Interviews with Monster Girls #5

Three school girls lounging barefoot in the warm sun — one with green hair playfully covering her face, another with red hair resting her head back in a laugh, and a third with light hair leaning in contentedly — perfectly capture the easy, carefree energy promised by the story title "Summer's Just Around the Corner." Petos brings a light, expressive touch to this fifth volume of Interviews with Monster Girls, letting the characters' relaxed joy do all the heavy lifting. If you've been following this charming series, volume 5 feels like exactly the kind of breath of fresh air the season calls for.