Rating (Out of 5): ~4
Publisher: Yen Press
Release Date: January 2019
Volumes: 11+
Spoilers?: No.
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Goodreads Synopsis:
Sariphi is confronted
with a new challenge to prove herself worthy of becoming Queen--to
welcome the mysterious Duke Galoa on his visit to the palace. But the
Duke is rumored to be a fearsome warrior with an ever-burning hatred of
all things human. Sariphi devotes herself to learning every step of
every dance and every detail of palace etiquette, but what will she do
if Galoa refuses to so much as disguise his blatant loathing of
humankind?
Review:
As Sari and the king grow closer, and Sari gets more settled in her
position, she wants to expand that view. She wants the king to join
her and her friends, for other people to see him like she does. This
is a slow-going process, though.
Sari's position is challenged, yet again, in this volume, as a new
visitor comes. A feared sea god, who protects a nearby kingdom, and
who lots of terrible rumors are spread about. Sariphi has to prepare
correctly and give a good impression, as this could impact her
standing for becoming the queen. They're all in for a surprise,
though.
While Sariphi doesn't have the kind of terrifying, glaring power or
strength, she has a different kind inside her. She stands tall and
doesn't let herself fall or shy away from what needs to be done. She
has goals for joining the humans and the beasts, and she doesn't want
anyone to suffer. She shows kindness and smiles instead of anger or
any kind of mean strength. It's no weakness, though, and I think the
moment when she takes a stand in this volume, in particular, shows
that.
I really like getting to see Sari grow and stand up and how she's
growing into earning her position, just as much as seeing their
romance grow. It's a very sweet process.
I love this manga <3
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