To be honest, I picked up this manga because I found the premise interesting. I'll touch on this later but the primary reason I enjoyed it so was because of character exploration. If you like manga that explores characters, this is for you.
Now...
Firstly, the plot: It isn't heavy at all, it's a comedy after all, and this is something I really liked. The story itself starts out slowly and then gains pace. There's a nice balance between action and getting to know people- pacing's great.
Artwork: The style is simplistic, but for me it contributed to the atmosphere. Overall I have no complaints regarding the artwork; I love the character designs.
Characters: If the characters are good, then the animanga is good. If the main character is good, the animanga is a work of art.
As I said before, I haven't read a lot of manga. I've read enough shojo with bland female leads though and I can say that Odette is definitely unique. You can't help but love her, and all the other characters for that matter. Yeah, everyone isn't as well rounded as Odette, but they're all lovable.
Character interaction is also well done.
Generally, I love Suzuki Julietta's storytelling here- she masterfully combines all the above elements into a light, sweet manga that doesn't disappoint. Karakuri Odette is interesting, filled with laughter and character feels. Give it a try!
