I knew this volume would be something special when a man punches a horse in mid-move and knocks it the fuck out.

So this volume is just a ton of backstabbing and betraying, but in the best way possible. On top of that we have a rematch we've been waiting for. Thorkell is hot on the trails of the band and he wants some blood. Thorfinn would gladly face off again and this time the match goes for a lot longer. Tons of "oh shit moments" and a lot of great fights. Deaths all around and this series starts to really pick up drive by the end.

Good: The art is damn amazing. The fights, small or big, have such power behind them you can't help but love it. The dialog ranges from sad to laughing out loud without losing itself to anime cliches. I also thought the ending sets up a whole new chapter in most of these character's life. Very interesting direction.

Bad: Some of the stuff with the prince was really boring.

Overall this was epic as all hell. I thought volume 2 was really good but this is finally great. A 4.5 out of 5.