Reviews

Die Braut des Magiers, Band 1 by Miryll Ihrens, Kore Yamazaki

dana_yamaguchi's review against another edition

5.0

“All things taste the joys and sorrows of life … And all will know the loneliness of death.”
-Nevin, from The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 1 by Kore Yamazaki

sad_arisu's review against another edition

inspiring mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I'll try not to give any spoilers, but the relationship established between the two main characters is controversial. I'll give this story another chance to see how it develops.
I love the art style though, and the slow pacing makes the story very immersive.

ravenclawlibrary's review against another edition

5.0

I really like the concept of this story , it made me want to invest more time in the series. The story in this volume was quite fast paced. A very good first volume, definitely reccomend people give this series a try.

grooovyzeee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

thereadingwren's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

mmwiseheart's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I wanted to read this because I saw there’s an anime version and I wanted to read it first.  I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I really like it so far.  It’s an interesting concept and I like seeing the various worlds they visit, like the dragon world.  I also found it contained a lot of things that were personally relevant for me, such as the adder stone necklace.  I’m very interested to see how this continues!

rosewitch44's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

dembury's review against another edition

3.0

A really whimsical, intriguing start of a story. I enjoyed the dragon part immensely. It’s just a little uncomfortable? Elias directly stated Chise has “no choice” in the matter of becoming a mage or becoming his wife...after her bought her...at a slave auction. 😐 so there’s that. I think I’ll check out the next volume, but I’m REALLY hoping those issues are addressed and not romanticized.

del98's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

colleen_corleone's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective relaxing tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

It's very sweet. I read it twice in two weeks. It can be read quickly, but taking the panels and the story in slowly makes it much more enjoyable.

I'm excited about Chise and Elias and all these wonderful side characters. The neighbors are fun and mischievous. They jewlery making alchemist is so funny. The dragons are beautiful and that story was bittrsweet.

I like it immensely.