Suitor Armor, Vol. 2 by Purpah

4 stars Another fascinating collection. In the second volume, Lucia starts her mage apprenticeship, Modeus learns more about the complicated world of humans, and Lady Kirsi makes a breakthrough in her relationship with King Reimund. But recent events have opened Lucia’s eyes and she makes her question whether what she thought she knew of the…

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My Sister the Werebeast by Alina Tysoe

5 stars This was such a fun read! Humor, magic, and adventure collide in this fast-paced story with plenty of heartfelt moments. With adventurers for parents, the Wolf-Drake household is anything but normal. But when their parents’ latest quest goes longer than expected and the youngest starts exhibiting strange powers that should have been chased…

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Suitor Armor, Vol. 1 by Purpah

5 stars Hilarious, adorable, and sweet. As war rages between fairies and humans outside the castle walls, Lucia spends her days as lady-in-waiting (and best friend) to Princess Kirsi. After being introduced to a magical suit of armor at a royal tournament, Lucia is swept up in magic, danger, and a budding romance, all while…

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The Ancient Magus’ Bride, Vol. 1 by Kore Yamazaki

Translated by Adrienne Beck 2 stars Definitely weird but not in a way that worked for me. Chise is enslaved then sold to a mage, who takes her on as his apprentice… and also a future wife? Okay story. There were parts I liked. Cool fantasy world-building. The plot was a bit confusing. There are…

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