Reviews

In the Name of the Mermaid Princess, Vol. 1 by Yoshino Fumikawa

myblackbookish_life's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

adorationandprose's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful sad fast-paced

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

4.0

Why does such a cute cover have such a sad story 

epithet's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

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

3.5

gregoryreadscomics's review against another edition

5.0

X-Men meets Dungeons and Dragons in this delightful tale! In a world where people have the ability to be born with fantastic powers and be creatures of legend, in the kingdom of Blognig anyone who is an “Unhuman” as they’re called is banished from the kingdom. To the king’s horror, his daughter Mio is born a mermaid. Mio is Ariel meets Princess Jasmine. She is forever confined to the castle and has to hide her mermaid self using harmful medications! She is betrothed to Prince Chika even though the two have never met. Mio fantasizes about marrying the prince so she can see the world outside of her castle. It isn’t until a tutor comes to the castle, Yuri, in order to teach Mio of the customs of Prince Chika’s kingdom that she starts to realize being a mermaid is actually her destiny! This is a great and fun easy read and the perfect pallet cleanser after some heavier stories.

serenology's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This was so good! A cute shojo reminiscent of Mermaid Melody. Emotional as well, I was tearing up in some parts. It includes a side story featuring another character within the world that was also cute. I can't wait to continue the series.

elilhrairah's review

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

dovemaster's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

ekeiser8's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

mackef's review against another edition

hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

booklovingbabe's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

3.5