Victoria with many faces, Vol. 1
Story and Art: komo ushino
Publisher: Yen Press (Print & Digital)
Translation: Andria McKnight
Lettering: Olivia Osantz
Publication date: February 18, 2025
Rating: Teen
Genre: Manga, Drama, Fantasy
The peaceful and everyday existence of Victoria has begun! Ever since she retired from the world of spying, Victoria has lived as a civilian, as she has always dreamed of. However, her past as a spy is difficult to escape. Even if she risks her back, it can’t stop her from finding her! So, when she meets Nonna, a young girl who is completely herself in the world, Victoria has to decide what really matters to her…peace, or her new friend?
This review contains spoilers for Victoria with many faces. 1. I received a free copy from Yen Press in exchange for a review.
Many faces Victoria follows the journey of Chloe, the top spy of the Haggle Kingdom. Assuming the identity of a Victoria seller (a woman who mysteriously disappeared 10 years ago) Chloe wants to experience normal life for the first time.
However, “normal” is not easy. On her first day in her new town, Victoria stumbles over Nonna, an abandoned child. Deciding to help, she takes the girl under her wings, but their path soon passes over the path of the wallet taker. His instincts are kicked, and Victoria intervenes, drawing attention from Jeffrey Asher, captain of the Order’s Second Order. When Nonna’s night is left anywhere, Victoria wants to take her with her, but her unknown position raises concerns about human trafficking. To her surprise, Jeffrey intervenes as her guarantor and allows them to stay together.
Once Victoria settles in town, she secures a job as assistant to historian Bernard Fitcher and finds a home with Mrs. Yolanda. Her bond with Jeffrey grew and she was invited to Soir as his companion to stop an unnecessary suitor. However, when her sharp instincts discover the criminal at the event, Victoria strikes the Order into a punch to capture him, accidentally drawing the royal attention. Now, an investigation is raiding her, threatening the peaceful life she desperately wanted.
The cast is full of likeable characters, and Nonna in particular stands out as a favorite. Her backstory remains a mystery, but I would love to learn more. Meanwhile, Chloe’s former boss lurks in the background, suspecting that she is still alive. And I can say he’s thorns on her side. (Let our girls live!!)
Pacing feels abruptly at times – I thought he might have skipped a few pages, especially in the scene where Jeffrey receives Victoria’s letter. However, the story excels in fusion of drama and fantasy, and beautiful artwork makes it happen.
Overall, many faces Victoria is a fascinating read and is perfect for fans of fresh stories, spice thrillers and found family dynamics. Pacing can be smoother, but the powerful characters and intriguing plots are more than making up for it.
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