Red River, Vol. 25

By Chie Shinohara and 篠原千絵

Book Overview

Yuri, a teen of the 21st century, has been transported to ancient Anatolia as part of a scheme by the evil Nakia, Queen of the Hittites. Only the intervention of Nakia's stepson, Prince Kail, saved Yuri from the Queen's bloodthirsty intentions. As an unintended consequence, the people of the kingdoms of Anatolia have embraced Yuri as the incarnation of the great war-goddess Ishtar.

Charged with treason, Nakia is interrogated by the Hittite council of ministers. Nakia denies her guilt and, despite being confined, uses her magic to free her henchman Urhi, who is then suspected of launching a campaign of murderous retaliation against Kail and Yuri. Nakia, however, seems to have made one mistake that could undo all her schemes--overlooking the devastating effect all the intrigue and treachery has had on Juda, her son and intended heir to the Hittite throne

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421522519
• ISBN13: 9781421522517
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Viz Media
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Almost time to say goodbye...

I'm reading Red River since the first volume and it's one of my top favorite series. Now that I've read the #25, I'm starting to miss Kail, Yuri and all the characters of this amazing story, but one of the great things of manga is that almost all series will come to an end. And in this case a most satisfying one. This volume starts with Ilbani, one of my favorite characters, showing all his skill and intelligence, he gets Uhri Shalma at last. The main topic Is "Is Juda really Kail's brother?". The king thinks so, Yuri has her doubts. And for Nakia lovers: she shows why she is the great villain and, yes, a great woman in her own way. Her dignity during the storm gives this volume great moments. Volume #25 is not the best one of the series, I must confess, but it's fully useful to understand the events and the last half of the book is really gripping. When you finish it, you're eager to read the next one, because there are many things to know yet. Is Nakia going to pay for her crimes? What is Urhi secret? Wait for the volume #26 is really a pain, but as I write before, Red River is coming to the end and not deceiving or disappointing its faithful readers.