A volume that contains some of my favorite chapters of this manga.... how lovely it is
adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional mysterious medium-paced

I do love that we learn more about how the magic works in this world, it's so intriguing!
PLUS more character back stories!
adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced
adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Oh my goodness there were so many great parts in this volume! We finally get a bit of a glimpse into Elias' past, and while some questions are answered, I still have so many more. We also learn more about Chise's family, what it was like before the bad times, and a bit of how it came to be bad. She also ends up finishing her wand and getting closer to Elias. Now they're both teacher and student! And it's so adorable. There was the last chapter that felt a bit...unnecessary but who knows, it might come back later (as things usually do)

Also, the whole teaching you magic has become almost background noise as Chise and Elias keep getting interrupted by events and getting to know each other
adventurous emotional relaxing 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

~3.5-4/5

It's been so long since I've read the last volume, that I've pretty much forgotten it. But that didn't really hinder my enjoyment of this volume at all.

Chise gets a new insight into where Elias came from, and how he came to be who he is now. It gives her a new perspective, and also lets her see him as closer to her own age, not so much as an old man. Chise also explores her magic some more in this volume, and her and Elias both learn that they don't really enjoy being apart. Their relationship is growing closer, and they're growing fond of each other.

Aside from that, we see a few new creatures, and then there's the cliffhanger. While this series isn't particularly outstanding so far, it is a whimsical, thoughtful series, and it's really enjoyable. I'm looking forward to reading more.

[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]

Ahhh, this was a beautiful instalment in the series.

RTC