Fake, Vol. 5

Great yaoi series that I have read again and again. Wonderful characters, enthralling plot, and perfect pacing. Not to mention the cutest relationship. Unlike other yaoi manga, it isn't even mildly abusive. Harder to come by than you'd think. Don't let the awkward art style put you off.

I'll have to admit that when I first started reading FAKE, I wasn't crazy about it. I liked it, bit I wasn't on my list of favorites. As I have progressed in the story, that has changed. I love watching how Ryo and Dee's relationship changes as time goes on. And let's not forget Bikky!! He's my favorite character in the series!!Book 5 of FAKE is one of the darker books of the series. Ryo has to again deal with the mystery surrounding his parents death. His relationship with Dee is put under a lot of strain as Ryo becomes obsessed with finding out the truth. Also in Book 5 is a side story dealing with JJ and a friend from the Police Academy. JJ is forced to realize that not all officers share the same "protect and serve" ideals.Overall, FAKE book 5 is full of angst, comedy and some very nice romantice scenes ^_^'.

This volume was pretty exiting as Dee and Ryo investigate a series of murders and discover a connection between the suspect of the murders and Ryo's past.The next story is about J.J., who is a friend of Dee from the days of police school. J.J. meets a friend from his past, whom he hasn't seen in a long time, and it seems as if this friend isn't the same man J.J. once has known.At last there is a story with Bikky and Carol and their friends Ray and Lacy. Ray is from a rich family and he and Bikky get kidnapped. They manage to escape but not without Ray and Lacy using powers, which doesn't seem quite normal for regular kids.

This is my all time favorite series - even though it's only Shonen Ai it is the greatest Manga Series out there. The art is great and the story is funny and sweet in a lot of places, especially when it reveals how much the two main characters care for one another. It focuses on Dee Laytner and his persistence to get into the pants of his new partner Ryo Maclean, your average uke not knowing what to make of Dee's advances and Dee isn't the only one after Ryo, their new boss Berkley Rose is and Dee has his own admirers including one hyperactive jealous JJ, who hates Ryo. This is a must have series for any Yaoi or Shonen Ai Fan!

Another fun entry in this series. I didn't enjoy this one as much as #4 but it was still a solid entry in the series. This time the boys are investigating a murder case that has ties back to Ryo and tests his kinder, gentler nature (at least in comparison to Dee). Bikky and Carol (who start the book at 10 & 13 and age to 15 & 18 in the last chapter)interrupt Dee's latest attempt to deflower Ryo. JJ appears for some comic relief. These are fun, over the top books.

The non-working of the plot is worse then in the other volumes. The Guys behave like teenage girls. Pschychic characters from other comics show up in the Binki's storyline once again.I am only reading this for pretty fictional boys kissing.

I loved the story to this one. It explained a lot about Ryo's past and stuff. As always, Bikky was great and Dee was just hilariously funny. One new character in this book that I'd love to learn more about is Lai's brother. You'll see when you read it. I would definitely recommend this manga to anyone interested.

I actually really liked FAKE when it first started out, but then just about at the third volume the story began to lack. The stories all seem like they have been used a million times and the characters arent really that believable anymore so thats why im giving it this rating. Thumbs Down-

Deilivery was quick and book was in good condition. Funny and a great read. Art work really well done. thanks