Manga Review – Witch Hat Atelier Vol 7 by Kamone Shirahama (5/5 stars)
Reading Level: Middle Grade
Genre: Fantasy/Manga
Length: 176 pages
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Release Date: September 29, 2020
ISBN-13 : 978-1646510788
Stand Alone or Series: 7th volume in the Witch Hat Atelier series
Source: Bought
Rating: 5/5 stars
“As the new trial comes to an end, one of Coco’s rewards from Beldaruit the Wise is the story of Qifrey’s past and how he came to desire the mysteries of magic. Feeling a connection with her own desire to save her mother, Coco departs for the source of all answers: the Tower of Tomes. But it is a perilous journey to make on her own, and the secrets held within could sway even the most virtuous of witches…”
Series Info/Source: This is the seventh volume in the Witch Hat Atelier series. I bought a copy of this book.
Story (5/5): I love this series so much and this volume was just as wonderful as all the rest. Qifrey is recovering from his injuries and we learn a lot about his background and history through this process. Meanwhile, Coco departs on her own to go to the Tower of Tomes to find answers on how to save her mother. While the story was a bit slower here than in previous volumes it was still very well done.
Characters (5/5): I loved that we get to learn a lot more about Qifrey’s background in this volume. Also love that we see Coco taking some risks and being much more serious about her quest to help her mother. I love how all these characters interact and are so caring and supportive of each other.
Setting (5/5): Visiting the Tower of Tomes was amazing and absolutely beautiful.
Writing/Drawing Style (4/5): This is an incredibly well drawn series with amazing detail and beautiful images. I also think the story is well put together and easy to follow. I love the magic here, the beautiful world, the amazing characters and the intriguing storyline. This is just a perfect blend of so many elements.
My Summary (5/5): Overall I loved this volume just as much as previous volumes. This continues to be a very well drawn and written manga series that is magical and fun to read, while also being very heartfelt. This series just always leaves me feeling so positive and happy. It’s one of the few manga series I immediately pre-order as soon as I can!
