Book Review: Spy X Family Vols. 7 and 8 by Tatsuya Endo

Spy x Family Volume 7 by Tatsuya Endo

This volume is a bunch of one-off missions and activities by the various characters. The stories get some chuckles but otherwise don't advance the overall plot. The final story has a mild cliffhanger as the family boards a cruise ship. Yor is there in her role as the assassin Thorn Princess though she's be hired to protect some defectors. Anya pulled a raffle ticket that won two tickets on the same ship on the same day. Loid's handler thinks he needs some rest so she's authorized them to join Yor. They are just getting on board as the volume ends.

Mildly recommended--this reads like filler before the regular story picks up again--entertaining but inconsequential.

Spy x Family Volume 8 by Tatsuya Endo

On the cruise, Loid has a hard time relaxing and taking care of Anya. Anya knows that her mom is defending some people and wants to help out without letting her dad know. Hijinks ensue. Yor has a lot of action and excitement keeping the fleeing family safe. They are about to rendezvous with another ship that will take the family to another country. But there's a gauntlet of goons to get through before anyone can be safe.

The story is fun and action-packed. Yor gets a little philosophical about why she is doing her secret job, which gave the story a little more depth than usual.

Recommended--this filler story is becoming more interesting and it is not finished! Too bad the next volume doesn't come out till March 2023!