Overshadowed by the legacy of his deceased father, Hugo Ari is thrust into upholding his father’s reputation when the Techan enemy attacks and decimates Hugo’s hometown. Displaced after the siege, Hugo flees with the other survivors and seeks refuge in the depths of the mountains. But safety is not in merely hiding; in the capital city, an assembly of forces joins together to stop at nothing to capture the one who has the mark of a Remaker, the very mark that Hugo bears.

Captivating and imaginative, this debut novel by Ian Yamagata will keep readers on the edge of their seats as the fate of Hugo is determined! Will Hugo evade capture by the Techan forces, and can he persevere to save the world of Mythra? “Mark of the Remaker” will take you into a world where adventure is around every corner as Hugo embarks on the journey of a lifetime!

This story is a bit different than what I normally read. I liked it, it was entertaining, but at the same time I didn't. The story revolves around Maki knowing Mizuguchi but having sex with Haruji. Haruji and Mizuguchi had a relationship years before but their pride made them break up. Haruji still loves Mizuguchi and Mizuguchi still loves Haruji. Maki is somewhere in the middle loving both of them but not actually 'loving' them. However, Maki knows all this so he does what he can to bring them back together.

To be honest, I found the story somewhat weird and I'm pretty sure I really only liked Ogawa as a character but I loved the art. It might seem weird but I love looking at faces in manga and most of them in this story I thought were appealing. I got confused a lot on who was speaking and what they were talking about. Also, Maki is sort of a 'free spirit' you could say (or a slut) but he's not gay. Although, he has a lot of sex with guys (although it seems monogamous). In the end, I was sure Maki would hook up with Ogawa but no such luck. I wonder if he'll get his own story?

So, not a bad book, it was different, but I'm not exactly sure if that was a good thing yet LOL.

I don't really like either one of the three characters yet don't dislike them either. It's a story of undecided people who put on a very decided front met too-cheerful youngster. If I have to choose, the only person I like in this debacle is Ogawa who's not actually has hidden agenda as well. So everybody in this story doesn't show their true selves and feelings. :3