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panger97's review
3.0
Read the edition published by Viz media, looks to be the 2021 print. It includes the first four chapters of this manga series, as well as the author's one off called Colorful Seasons of August.
Overall, the story of the first volume is a decent introduction to a fantasy and (I assume it will go that direction) romance manga story about a girl of the name Shirayuki who, after learning that the prince of her country wants her as a concubine for her rare red hair, decides to flee and not let have anyone decide her path. On her escape she encounters Zen and a couple of other folks. We soon find out that Zen is another prince from a neighboring country.
The one-off is also a short cute story about a boy and a girl, hanging out during a summer before highschool, and we learn that the girl is actually moving to a different town for high school.
On to things that I liked first. I think that Shirayuki is an interesting character, and I like how she is pretty stead firm with her resolve. She really wants to do things her own way and will not let anyone take that away from her.
On to the negatives, I found the pacing of the introduction and some other moments in this first volume, quite fast and jarring, as in the first chapter alone, so much takes place in terms of the world building and plot. I think I understand why it was written that way, as the author wants to focus on the development of character Shirayuki and Zen, and their relationship. However, I do think that it could have been more interesting seeing more political intrigue. rather than having the politics as more of a backdrop.
All in all, I liked reading this first volume, but I am uncertain that I will continue this series anytime soon.
Overall, the story of the first volume is a decent introduction to a fantasy and (I assume it will go that direction) romance manga story about a girl of the name Shirayuki who, after learning that the prince of her country wants her as a concubine for her rare red hair, decides to flee and not let have anyone decide her path. On her escape she encounters Zen and a couple of other folks. We soon find out that Zen is another prince from a neighboring country.
The one-off is also a short cute story about a boy and a girl, hanging out during a summer before highschool, and we learn that the girl is actually moving to a different town for high school.
On to things that I liked first. I think that Shirayuki is an interesting character, and I like how she is pretty stead firm with her resolve. She really wants to do things her own way and will not let anyone take that away from her.
On to the negatives, I found the pacing of the introduction and some other moments in this first volume, quite fast and jarring, as in the first chapter alone, so much takes place in terms of the world building and plot. I think I understand why it was written that way, as the author wants to focus on the development of character Shirayuki and Zen, and their relationship. However, I do think that it could have been more interesting seeing more political intrigue. rather than having the politics as more of a backdrop.
All in all, I liked reading this first volume, but I am uncertain that I will continue this series anytime soon.
anindistinctaccountant's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
_raven_bee's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
skillyillian's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
I will never have anything less than insane love for this story, the characters, the romance, every bit of it. I found this as an anime and I'm so glad to finally be reading it 🖤🍎
erincataldi's review
3.0
It's been a while since I've read any manga and this one came highly recommended to me. It took me a minute to get back into the flow of reading it - but after I did I enjoyed it. This was fairy tale spin off centering on Snow White and it opens up with her being told that the Prince is sending for her to be his newest concubine because he has heard of unusual apple colored hair. She runs away into the woods to escape that fate and while there she encounters a stranger who turns out to be a prince from a neighboring kingdom. They develop a friendship as she helps heal him with some herbs. I don't want to spoil too much. Basically Snow White has bright red hair, is a commoner, and an herbalist who tends to catch the eye of royalty. I don't know if I'll continue with the series - but it's a neat concept.
angelarwatts's review
4.0
Why was this SO DANG CUTE?! Super adorable and clean, can't wait to snag the rest of the series!
polydellamore's review against another edition
4.0
Inicialmente conocí esta historia gracias al anime que me lo recomendó un amigo, y ahora que se terminó la segunda temporada del anime me enteré del manga, por lo que lo busqué y acá estoy, reviviendo la historia hasta alcanzar la serie animada para luego pasarla y saber qué pasará luego, ya que soy un poco bastante impaciente.