The SuBime edition of Volume 1 was superior to prior releases, with better translation and higher production values. I was happy to see that quality continue with Volume 2. The story opens with a cop talking Akihito into infiltrating one of Asami’s clubs to get a scoop. He immediately gets in over his head and Asami steps in to help him, and of course he expects “payment” in return. This volume then introduces an important recurring character: Fei Long Liu, head of the Chinese Triad, Baishe. He and Asami have history, and the rest of Volume 2 flashes back to their past before either was head of their respective organizations. Fei Long believes Asami betrayed and shot him, and his hatred will prove dangerous to Akihito. Though the volume has very little smut, the story is engaging and it builds the characters.

The book closes with “Love DNA”, a return to the characters from the side story Plants in Love from Volume 1. This volume has a beautiful full color, fold-out image, like all SuBlime’s Finder releases. It has a deluxe bonus, but instead of a Finder short story it’s a travelogue of Hong Kong (where Fei Long is based). Since V2 is almost entirely Finder, I enjoyed it even more than V1, especially with the addition of the beautiful and deadly Fei Long. Highly recommended. ( )

It gets better every volume. Can't wait for more. ( )

It gets better every volume. Can't wait for more. ( )

More substantial story with Asami and Fei here. Less sex so more room for character development.. Only one story with Asami and Akihito. Art still beautiful. ( )

This new revised edition of Finder V2 is excellent, just as the reissue for V1 was. Though I'd still love to have a dust jacket, the full color plate at the front is a welcome addition (and this one is scorching!). This edition also includes a two page black and white illustration of Asami and Takaba at the end, which was not in the Be Beautiful edition, along with comments from Ayano Yamane.

The story, especially the flashback of Fei Long and Asami's first meeting, is improved by the updated translation. The dialog and story notes are clearer and flow more smoothly. Though the sex isn't quite as hot as volume 1, it works for the story. I have already ordered "Finder Volume 3: One Wing in the View Finder" and can hardly wait for volumes 4 and 5 which have never been available in English. Highly recommended! ( )