Manga Review – The Ancient Magus Bride Vol 1 by Kore Yamazaki (5/5 stars)

Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Manga/Fantasy
Length: 180 pages
Publisher: Seven Seas
Release Date: May 12, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1626921870
Stand Alone or Series: 1st book in the Ancient Magus Bride series
Source: Bought
Rating: 5/5 starsfa

“Enter the Magician’s Apprentice

Her name is Chise Hatori, a penniless orphan troubled by visions. Sold as a slave to an inhuman mage, she is about to begin a strange new life, filled with magic, fairies, and other beings of a fantastical nature.”

This was an excellent start to this fantasy/steampunk manga series. I really loved all the wonderful world-building, magic, characters, and the intriguing story.

Chise has been purchased by the Thorn Mage and he wants to make her his apprentice. Chise goes from being a slave to suddenly being immersed in a world of faeries, dragons, and magic that she could never have imagined existed.

This manga was beautifully illustrated and full of amazing characters. I loved the world and the intricacy of the plot. A ton happens in this volume and I found it all really intriguing.

Overall I thought this was one of the best opening volumes to a manga that I have ever read. I loved the intricate story, world-building, characters, and magical creatures. I definitely plan to continue the series and can’t wait to see what happens next!

This book goes towards the following reading challenges:
– Goodreads Reading Challenge
– Mount TBR Reading Challenge
– Graphic Novel Reading Challenge