There Is No Shrimp… And Other Lies My Mother Told Me by Kenny Loui picks up from Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher. While Kenny waits to be freed from prison after his scramble with Killian at Gerry’s, he kills time by chatting to Irene - a plushie pig that he finds. Kenny reminisces about his childhood and tells us stories about his relationship with his mother. Growing up, Kenny was a curious and naïve child. To counter his countless questions, his mom often has to think of creative answers to satisfy him. Hilariously, Kenny always believes her white lies wholeheartedly and literally.

Each chapter is based on a different anecdote, which provides more information about Kenny’s background, like where he lives and how he spends his time (outside of UFO catching). We are also introduced to a few other characters that play a pivotal role in Kenny’s life, including his teacher, Mrs. O’Brien, and his sisters Jinny and Sammy. The visuals in Loui’s There Is No Shrimp… And Other Lies My Mother Told Me matches the design and layout of the first manga, which facilitates continuity in the series. The bonus story, where Kenny’s guardian spirit Somi educates us on the different types of couple holidays in South Korea, is also fascinating. It sets the stage perfectly for the next season of Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher. This manga will delve into Kenny’s love life and feature more of his twin sisters.

At the beginning of There is No Shrimp... And Other Lies My Mother Told Me by Kenny Loui, we find the protagonist, Kenny, in prison, where he tells a few stories to an adorable stuffed pig. What stories does Kenny tell? These are childhood memories, all related to a lie his mother told him so as not to tell the truth. She lies when she tells her son that if he keeps practicing jumping on the bed, he will fly like Superman; that there is no shrimp in the food he is about to eat; that a girl gets pregnant if a boy touches her; and many others. It will sometimes be Mrs. O'Brien's job to correct some of Kenny's mother's lies.

There is No Shrimp... And Other Lies My Mother Told Me caught my attention with the beautiful cover and the title that promised an entertaining story, and I was not disappointed. Kenny Loui lived up to my expectations and delivered a lot of fun, especially in the amusing way he recounts his memories. I appreciated that we had the chance to learn about South Korean couples' holidays; it was a discovery I did not expect and which I liked. The more I read this story, the more I wanted to keep reading, which meant I had a blast. Furthermore, Yamawe's images are stunning and represent what Loui is saying very well. I hope to read more like this soon, but in the meantime, I recommend this one to everyone who loves beautiful pictures and stories.