Manga Review – The Ancient Magus Bride Vol 2 by Kore Yamazaki (5/5 stars)

Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Manga/Fantasy
Length: 180 pages
Publisher: Seven Seas
Release Date: September 1, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1626921924
Stand Alone or Series: 2nd book in the Ancient Magus Bride series
Source: Borrowed from Library
Rating: 5/5 stars

“Great power comes at a price…
Chise Hatori’s life has recently undergone shocking change. As a sleigh beggy―a person capable of generating and wielding tremendous magical power―she has transformed from an unwanted child to a magician’s apprentice who has been introduced to fae royalty. But Chise’s newly discovered abilities also mean a cruel fate awaits her.”

This is the second book in the Ancient Magus Bride series and I enjoyed it a ton. I continue to love the characters, world, illustration, and story in this series.

Chise has finally been able to use her magical powers to disperse the Blight but in doing so she learns of the sad history that caused the Blight. Using that much magic power causes her to collapse and she overhears Thorn talking about how sleigh beggy’s have a very short life span. After this Thorn and Chise are called to a graveyard to deal with rumors of a scary black dog.

The illustration in this manga series is amazing. I am also very impressed with the easy to love characters, creative world and storyline. A lot happens in this volume and it remains engaging and entertaining.

Overall this was another amazing volume in the Ancient Magus Bride series. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite manga series. I would recommend to those who enjoy fantasy manga.

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