Book Review: Black Butler

Black Butler by Yana Toboso

Set in Victorian England, the story centers around the young Earl Ciel Phantomhive. Head of the successful Phantomhive family at the mere age of 12. There is also a shroud of mystery surrounding Ciel's own personal shadow, his butler, Ssebastian Michaelis. The tiny Early works as Queen Victoria's dog to uncover and take down the criminals of England's underbelly. Not to say there is no humor, the house's other servants make sure of that. Whether the gardener accidentally "broke" a tree, or the maid tripped and ruined all the plates, or the cook just decides to make a meal via blowtorch, their antics make you want to crack a smile. There are also the things far outside the norm, such as Death Gods, Devils, and Angels. 

Rated Older Teen, from Yen Press.

--Martha Rose