I went to the library today with the idea to only RETURN books, but then I saw this on the shelf and I had to read it. It's immediately apparent that [a:Hiromu Arakawa|4698899|Hiromu Arakawa|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1350676202p2/4698899.jpg] is the artist of this series, and since [b:Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1|870|Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1 (Fullmetal Alchemist, #1)|Hiromu Arakawa|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388179331l/870._SY75_.jpg|1959820] is my first manga love, I grabbed half the series to binge read tonight.

That said, I think Yoshiki Tanaka, the author of the plot of this story, needs a TON more credit. This series had an excellent start. I am not familiar with its various incarnations in manga or anime, so this is my inauguration into the series. I already have characters that I am rooting for. The backstory is well set and the plot will grab you immediately.

I think I need more manga in my life. Fight me if you want.