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Fence (Single Issues) #11
Fence #11
It all comes down to this—the final match that will determine who makes the team, and who gets left behind.
30 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 31, 2018
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C.S. Pacat
71 books16.6k followersC.S. Pacat is the USA-Today best-selling author of Dark Rise, the Captive Prince trilogy, and the GLAAD-nominated graphic novels Fence.
Born in Australia and educated at the University of Melbourne, C.S. Pacat has lived in a number of cities, including Tokyo and Perugia, and currently resides and writes in Melbourne.
Born in Australia and educated at the University of Melbourne, C.S. Pacat has lived in a number of cities, including Tokyo and Perugia, and currently resides and writes in Melbourne.
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January 9, 2019
”I don’t understand why Jay is fencing so emotionally.”
“It’s because they, you know.”
“I don’t know.”
“I don’t know either.”
“You guys will figure it out one day. Probably.”
*LMAO* I sure DO hope that they’ll figure it out! XD
After all, that’s what I’ve been waiting for ever since I started to read Fence!!
This one was great again and I loved the emotions that came along with it. Also can we appreciate how sweet Eugene and Nicholas are! They both put the happiness of the other above their own and this is such a remarkable thing to do! <333
Their coach’s reaction was the best though. *lol*
”I should cut you both from the team for lacking killer instinct.”
Haha! I love their coach! ;-P
Still, I can’t help but wonder what's going to happen in that last issue! I’ll prepare for many feels!
“It’s because they, you know.”
“I don’t know.”
“I don’t know either.”
“You guys will figure it out one day. Probably.”
*LMAO* I sure DO hope that they’ll figure it out! XD
After all, that’s what I’ve been waiting for ever since I started to read Fence!!
This one was great again and I loved the emotions that came along with it. Also can we appreciate how sweet Eugene and Nicholas are! They both put the happiness of the other above their own and this is such a remarkable thing to do! <333
Their coach’s reaction was the best though. *lol*
”I should cut you both from the team for lacking killer instinct.”
Haha! I love their coach! ;-P
Still, I can’t help but wonder what's going to happen in that last issue! I’ll prepare for many feels!
January 22, 2021
Ladies and gents, lo and behold!
I’m actually crying (no, not over the above pic) like literally crying what the fog the heartless beach that I am is crying over a cute lil young adult comic what is this.
I hereby rescind my previous claims and declare this issue the best of the series yet and thus it shall be granted the rare honour of being marked as a fave of mine—an honour that had previously been solely bestowed on the wickedly delightful 5th issue, yes.
OK, I think I should slow down and explain. Let’s start with the drama and then the ever-present adorableness and then get to why my soul is bleeding. We have...
ONE. Draaaamaaa. It’s the final match and oh boy, the tension is real. Pacat’s dramatic writing is as top notch as always, and her humour boldly blesses these pages. I mean, Nicholas and Seiji the clueless, innocent babies will one day kill me 🤣 ⇓
TWO. Speaking of which, maaaan these two are the cutest thing ever. On one hand, there’s Seiji who literally identifies people based on their flaws and fencing styles and I just—IDK if I should laugh or cry. On the other hand, we have pure and well meaning Nicholas who absolutely deserves the world FIGHT ME.
THREE. I would like to officially thank Ms. Pacat for continuing to add layers to her characters with every single addition. Aiden’s childhood of neglect truly broke my heart and Eugene’s fiercely optimistic and inspiring backstory thoroughly healed it. I’m telling ya, I just wanna cry.
Oh wait, I am crying. This was my favourite issue and a bloodbath of dreams being butchered and I’m saaaaad and these baby boys who have each other’s backs have murdered me. And nope I ain’t dramatic, you are. And oh, Coach had a hand in that murder, too. Just sayin’.
Aaand I’m officially broken and I’mma go cry myself to sleep bye. *hides under blanket*
Companions: Playlist & Related Reviews
Book series playlist: Spotify URL
Books in series:
↬ Fence #1 ★★★✯☆
↬ Fence #2 ★★★✯☆
↬ Fence #3 ★★★★☆
↬ Fence #4 ★★★✯☆
↬ Fence #5 ★★★★✯
↬ Fence #6 ★★★★✯
↬ Fence #7 ★★★★✯
↬ Fence #8 ★★★★✯
↬ Fence #9 ★★★★✯
↬ Fence #10 ★★★★★
↬ Fence #11 ★★★★★
↬ Fence #12 ★★★★☆
↬ Fence, Vol. 1 (Fence, #1-4) ★★★★☆
↬ Fence, Vol. 2 (Fence, #5-8) ★★★★✯
↬ Fence, Vol. 3 (Fence, #9-12) ★★★★★
↬ Fence, Vol. 4 (Fence, #13-16) ★★★★✯
I’m actually crying (no, not over the above pic) like literally crying what the fog the heartless beach that I am is crying over a cute lil young adult comic what is this.
But sometimes—no matter how hard you work, no matter how strongly you feel—you still won’t get the one thing you want. This is what it feels like to have your dreams go up in smoke.
I hereby rescind my previous claims and declare this issue the best of the series yet and thus it shall be granted the rare honour of being marked as a fave of mine—an honour that had previously been solely bestowed on the wickedly delightful 5th issue, yes.
OK, I think I should slow down and explain. Let’s start with the drama and then the ever-present adorableness and then get to why my soul is bleeding. We have...
ONE. Draaaamaaa. It’s the final match and oh boy, the tension is real. Pacat’s dramatic writing is as top notch as always, and her humour boldly blesses these pages. I mean, Nicholas and Seiji the clueless, innocent babies will one day kill me 🤣 ⇓
TWO. Speaking of which, maaaan these two are the cutest thing ever. On one hand, there’s Seiji who literally identifies people based on their flaws and fencing styles and I just—IDK if I should laugh or cry. On the other hand, we have pure and well meaning Nicholas who absolutely deserves the world FIGHT ME.
THREE. I would like to officially thank Ms. Pacat for continuing to add layers to her characters with every single addition. Aiden’s childhood of neglect truly broke my heart and Eugene’s fiercely optimistic and inspiring backstory thoroughly healed it. I’m telling ya, I just wanna cry.
Oh wait, I am crying. This was my favourite issue and a bloodbath of dreams being butchered and I’m saaaaad and these baby boys who have each other’s backs have murdered me. And nope I ain’t dramatic, you are. And oh, Coach had a hand in that murder, too. Just sayin’.
Aaand I’m officially broken and I’mma go cry myself to sleep bye. *hides under blanket*
Companions: Playlist & Related Reviews
Book series playlist: Spotify URL
Books in series:
↬ Fence #1 ★★★✯☆
↬ Fence #2 ★★★✯☆
↬ Fence #3 ★★★★☆
↬ Fence #4 ★★★✯☆
↬ Fence #5 ★★★★✯
↬ Fence #6 ★★★★✯
↬ Fence #7 ★★★★✯
↬ Fence #8 ★★★★✯
↬ Fence #9 ★★★★✯
↬ Fence #10 ★★★★★
↬ Fence #11 ★★★★★
↬ Fence #12 ★★★★☆
↬ Fence, Vol. 1 (Fence, #1-4) ★★★★☆
↬ Fence, Vol. 2 (Fence, #5-8) ★★★★✯
↬ Fence, Vol. 3 (Fence, #9-12) ★★★★★
↬ Fence, Vol. 4 (Fence, #13-16) ★★★★✯
December 5, 2020
Por favor, basta, mis feels no pueden con tanto. Si esta serie no termina con Nicholaa haciendo parte del equipo me va a dar algo.
Es tremendo ver cómo, llegado un punto, los sueños de Nicholas dependen enteramente de otras personas y sus resultados. Esa es la situación más frustrante en la que alguien puede encontrarse. Pero, a pesar de todo, me encantó ver un pequeño lado más brillante porque Nichas se da cuenta de que hay personas en King’s Row a las que genuinamente les importa y quieren lo mejor para él.
Es tremendo ver cómo, llegado un punto, los sueños de Nicholas dependen enteramente de otras personas y sus resultados. Esa es la situación más frustrante en la que alguien puede encontrarse. Pero, a pesar de todo, me encantó ver un pequeño lado más brillante porque Nichas se da cuenta de que hay personas en King’s Row a las que genuinamente les importa y quieren lo mejor para él.
November 16, 2018
I don't want this series to endddddddddddd :(
Can't believe that there's only one issue left. Until then, I'll be stocking up on boxes of tissues because I know whatever happens, I will be crying. Please give this series a try if you haven't already!
Can't believe that there's only one issue left. Until then, I'll be stocking up on boxes of tissues because I know whatever happens, I will be crying. Please give this series a try if you haven't already!
November 8, 2018
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This was better than the last few volumes and it gave me feelings?!
I hope it keeps getting better again.
Eugene is the Hufflepuff in this story :P
This was better than the last few volumes and it gave me feelings?!
I hope it keeps getting better again.
Eugene is the Hufflepuff in this story :P
October 15, 2020
Eugene is so cute
December 23, 2018
I WILL NEVER STOP GRINDING
October 31, 2018
Eugune is my boy and I love him
Aiden is that bitch and I love him
Aiden is that bitch and I love him
November 8, 2018
5 BIG STARS
This graphic novel is making me root for everyone, like every character.
I know they have flaws but they are trying their best.
I want everyone to succeed.
This graphic novel is making me root for everyone, like every character.
I know they have flaws but they are trying their best.
I want everyone to succeed.
June 18, 2019
Who is going to make the team???? 😱😱😱
4 The anticipation is killing me stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 The anticipation is killing me stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
January 27, 2020
Fence #11 es el penúltimo capítulo del maravilloso comic de P.S. Pacat que leí hace mas de un año y que fue el único que nunca reseñé (Dios sabrá el porqué) y para este review, tuve que releerlo.
En fin, este capítulo corto, tan corto, solo me hizo dar cuenta de que Nick es un buen chico con un gran corazón, que aunque quiere ganar y ser parte del equipo, también se preocupa por el bienestar de los demás. Siento que ha habido un cambio visible en Nick desde que ingresó en el colegio y realmente me gusta mucho su personaje.
PS. Aun no sale la segunda temporada de este comic y lo necesito más que respirar. Se anunció una novelización de esta primera temporada, pero no creo que logre satisfacer mis expectativas de cómo continuará la historia entre Nick y Seiji.
En fin, este capítulo corto, tan corto, solo me hizo dar cuenta de que Nick es un buen chico con un gran corazón, que aunque quiere ganar y ser parte del equipo, también se preocupa por el bienestar de los demás. Siento que ha habido un cambio visible en Nick desde que ingresó en el colegio y realmente me gusta mucho su personaje.
PS. Aun no sale la segunda temporada de este comic y lo necesito más que respirar. Se anunció una novelización de esta primera temporada, pero no creo que logre satisfacer mis expectativas de cómo continuará la historia entre Nick y Seiji.
November 16, 2018
➳ 3 1/2 stars
This was so cute and heartwarming. :’)
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This was so cute and heartwarming. :’)
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October 31, 2018
Well look at that I never expect Eugene to be so cute!! This issue adorable. Another favorite, also I love the relationship Nicholas & The Coach have!!
January 2, 2019
**2019 Popsugar Challenge Prompt #17: A book set on a college or university campus**
December 8, 2019
★★★★★ — 5 Stars!
Some Thoughts:
1.) Nicholas’ reaction to realizing he asked Seiji watch the match with him was honestly cute.
2.) Nicholas trying to make small talk and making things even more awkward is relatable not only to me but to a o many others out there.
3.) Eugene’s mom getting me right in the feels.
4.) The great thing about this series is it shows that seemingly perfect characters such as Aiden with their seemingly perfect lives have problems too. That nobody’s life is perfect and that we all have problems.
5.) Harvard and Aiden have an amazing friendship. It’s honestly friendship goals.
6.) Aiden is a flawed character. For example I feel like he’s hurt and he’s taking it out on others because he’s hurt. It’s not right but it’s relatable in all honesty.
7.) THIS.... WONT.... MAKE... ME... EMOTIONAL!
8.) THAT WASSSS SOOOOOO SWWWEEEETTTTT.
Some Thoughts:
1.) Nicholas’ reaction to realizing he asked Seiji watch the match with him was honestly cute.
2.) Nicholas trying to make small talk and making things even more awkward is relatable not only to me but to a o many others out there.
3.) Eugene’s mom getting me right in the feels.
4.) The great thing about this series is it shows that seemingly perfect characters such as Aiden with their seemingly perfect lives have problems too. That nobody’s life is perfect and that we all have problems.
5.) Harvard and Aiden have an amazing friendship. It’s honestly friendship goals.
6.) Aiden is a flawed character. For example I feel like he’s hurt and he’s taking it out on others because he’s hurt. It’s not right but it’s relatable in all honesty.
7.) THIS.... WONT.... MAKE... ME... EMOTIONAL!
8.) THAT WASSSS SOOOOOO SWWWEEEETTTTT.
May 10, 2019
But sometimes... No matter how hard you work... No matter how strongly you feel... You still won't get... The one thing you want."
Awwww, this was so touching.
Things are coming to an end -at least the tryouts part is coming to an end- and that means we can finally concentrate on other things and move faster through the story.
That final moment between the coach and Nicholas broke my heart, especially thanks to Nicholas's face.
"I'm proud of you."
Awwww, this was so touching.
Things are coming to an end -at least the tryouts part is coming to an end- and that means we can finally concentrate on other things and move faster through the story.
That final moment between the coach and Nicholas broke my heart, especially thanks to Nicholas's face.
"I'm proud of you."
November 1, 2018
shout to that scene where Nicholas has no idea how to start a conversation with Seiji. That's like me with every person, ever.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
January 19, 2019
This story is really full of wonderful characters. Loved it.
May 29, 2020
Ok, este es mi favorito hasta ahora. Esta vez no solo me hizo reír, sino que también me conmovió mucho. Es fácil sentir empatía y contagiarte de los sentimientos de los personajes. No quiero que la historia acabe, pero necesito leer el siguiente (y último) rait nau.
October 31, 2018
why is this so wholesome
November 28, 2018
i’m fine totally not getting emotional over 29 pages
January 3, 2019
4.5 stars, review is for the whole of volume 1, as I had read the whole thing before I knew it. And now I have to wait for more. *sigh, story of my friggin life, waiting for a book, LOL*
Really enjoyed this, much more than I expected. This was basically my first experience with a graphic novel, though I did read comics aeons ago when I was young. Also, I'm not counting skimming through my son's Naruto or Dragonball Z books. I wasn't exactly interested in those.
This hooked me fast, and after this first episode, I went ahead and bought them all (thank goodness the first volume was done!) and it felt like I finished them in the blink of an eye. No real relationships yet, but oh the groundwork is laid for things to be mighty complicated in several directions later.
Same for angst though that has the potential to be pretty damn explosive as well. And I'm not going to lie, the pretty graphics totally pulled me in as well. I've always been visual but it impacted the story more than I expected it to. Awesome way to finish out 2018 reading, trying something new, though I expected nothing less than awesome from C.S. Pacat.
Now I wait for Volume 2. :)
Really enjoyed this, much more than I expected. This was basically my first experience with a graphic novel, though I did read comics aeons ago when I was young. Also, I'm not counting skimming through my son's Naruto or Dragonball Z books. I wasn't exactly interested in those.
This hooked me fast, and after this first episode, I went ahead and bought them all (thank goodness the first volume was done!) and it felt like I finished them in the blink of an eye. No real relationships yet, but oh the groundwork is laid for things to be mighty complicated in several directions later.
Same for angst though that has the potential to be pretty damn explosive as well. And I'm not going to lie, the pretty graphics totally pulled me in as well. I've always been visual but it impacted the story more than I expected it to. Awesome way to finish out 2018 reading, trying something new, though I expected nothing less than awesome from C.S. Pacat.
Now I wait for Volume 2. :)
November 11, 2018
Eugene is precious and so is his family. Loved this!
November 22, 2018
Ahhh, it’s winding down. I hope Nicholas gets a spot on the team!
Shockingly, I care quite a bit about Aiden and Harvard.
Shockingly, I care quite a bit about Aiden and Harvard.
December 19, 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Why are comics so much better than regular full length novels??
Why are comics so much better than regular full length novels??
October 1, 2020
(3.5/5)
That was... surprisingly angsty.
That was... surprisingly angsty.
May 30, 2021
Ahhhhhhhhhhh I'm tearing up!
December 20, 2018
Why did it have to end sooo fast....?
November 3, 2018
This issue had some very entertaining moments in store. Some made me cheer, some fangirl, some feel sorry. But most of all, I liked which message this installment delivered and well, considering the next issue once had been meant to be the end of this series, I can see what C.S. Pacat had in mind and that this would have been a satisfying outcome. I’m glad, though, we’ll get more in form of graphic novels. Besides, I’m also relieved the try-outs are almost over and I hope for the scenery to leave the gym behind and to see the protagonists in other environments as well. Anyways, let’s get into detail.....
This issue’s bout was between Aiden and Jay Jones (a.k.a. the boy we’ve encountered in issue 3 who was bumped by Aiden and still isn’t over it — poor Ray) and no one should be surprised about the outcome. The actual delight about this is how Jay brought misfortune onto himself:
Aiden stepmother Alice left and Harvard feels the need to comfort Aiden. Since no one knows Aiden better than Harvard, I think he must internally know how Aiden truly feels about being neglected by his family, though, of course, Aiden doesn’t show it. Harvard’s words for him are the sweetest and I loved that scene so much. “I am here. [...] I believe in you.” Awwww! And then Jay comes and is obviously still furious. But while Harvard and Aiden maybe didn’t realize their feelings for each other yet, or maybe each of them took a secret oath to himself to keep quiet about his personal feelings not wanting to ruin their friendship or whatever it is between them...., I came to wonder, what do their comrades see in them? Perhaps I’m overreacting to a statement made in rage. Anyways, Jay’s words and Aiden’s and Harvard’s reactions still made me laugh very much!
Another moment which made me crack up was created by Nicholas and Seiji bring oblivious dorks! (They’re truly so cute and ...pure!)
It’s so charming how they both don’t understand a single thing Eugene says. “I don’t know.” — “I don’t know either.” And Eugene doesn’t even tell them! I as fangirl and shipper at heart, though I don’t really ship Nicholas x Seiji very much, couldn’t help but root: Yesss, figure it out! Soon! Those words were just too well chosen by C.S. Pacat to not take that bait! //insert applause
However, time to focus on Eugene himself. In this issue we learn more about him and how he isn’t so very different from Nicholas. His mother has to work hard to earn the money so Eugene can attend Kings Row, he also has a loving family and siblings who look up to him but most of all he’s always dreamt to become a great fencer and he never loses his optimism and motivation to improve and fight more. I’m glad to have gotten to know this side of him and I like him more now than I did before. Still, the best was when he wrote that letter to their coach. It was so heart-warming of him to step back, so Nicholas could continue attending Kings Row. I couldn’t have been prouder of him. I also couldn’t have been prouder of Nicholas too who was willing to exactly do the same. They are so wonderful characters. Plus, their coach’s answer was the best answer she could have given:
This should be an ideal to anyone and I love the fact that this story includes it. They’re a team and I hope to witness so many more team-moments in the future installments. Here we also see what sets the standards for Kings Row fencing and maybe what’ll be their advantage against Exton. Maybe.
Anyways, this is it. As reader I realize how important Kings Row is, can and will be for Nicholas (as main character). It’s not only his wish to fence and feel comparable to Jesse and therefore good enough for his father to be worthy — which, by the way, is a mindset I’d like knock off his head — but to him Kings Row has also become a home with friends who share his interest in fencing, who some more, some less are like him, most of all who accept him the way he is. Even Seiji. Nicholas feels at home and this is why he seemed to cry, or at least close to crying when he thought he didn’t make the team. Even more so, this is why he looked so stunned with shiny eyes:
I think he’s not very accustomed to being praised and to having someone be proud him. As much as this made me smile fondly, as much it made my heart feel heavy and sad.
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