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4.36 AVERAGE
4.36 AVERAGE
The Ancient Magus’ Bride has a lovely balance of fae, magic and supernaturals blending well together.
In Volume 4, we learn some of Elias’ history with Lindel and what he has experienced with humans. I liked that we learn more about Elias. I liked that in this one Chise was told not to be so passive and that she is coming into herself.
Their is one scene that bluntly describes the mages and how they often take apprentices. Now this master-apprentices which changes and becomes a spouse-spouse relationship was a bit weird to read and I balked at the idea, but I found that learning this dynamic helped clarify some things about their relationship. Kore Yamazaki somehow made their relationship less creepy; because of how she is developing the characters, how that the characters aren’t human and haven’t had similar experiences as humans do, so they have more freedom to be flexible in how things develop.
To sum up this was another enjoyable read in The Ancient Magus’ Bride.
Rated: 3 Stars
In Volume 4, we learn some of Elias’ history with Lindel and what he has experienced with humans. I liked that we learn more about Elias. I liked that in this one Chise was told not to be so passive and that she is coming into herself.
Their is one scene that bluntly describes the mages and how they often take apprentices. Now this master-apprentices which changes and becomes a spouse-spouse relationship was a bit weird to read and I balked at the idea, but I found that learning this dynamic helped clarify some things about their relationship. Kore Yamazaki somehow made their relationship less creepy; because of how she is developing the characters, how that the characters aren’t human and haven’t had similar experiences as humans do, so they have more freedom to be flexible in how things develop.
To sum up this was another enjoyable read in The Ancient Magus’ Bride.
Rated: 3 Stars
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love that this series is serious and lighthearted in turns. I first watched the anime last December, shortly after my cat passed away. The conversation between Nevin and Chise from this volume comforted me then, and it comforts me now during a different grief. I appreciate how honest these characters are, in their flaws and in their strengths.
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This review originally appeared on my blog, Books Without Any Pictures:
http://bookswithoutanypictures.com/2018/03/27/the-ancient-magus-bride-volumes-3-4/
In Volume 4 of The Ancient Magus’ Bride, we return to the Dragon Aerie, where Chise visited in the first book, and pick up at the beginning of the story that Lindel is telling to Chise about Elias’ past. We see how he has evolved from a creature who is mostly monster to someone who has a foot in both the monster and the human worlds, and yet isn’t quite a part of either.
After seeing The Shape of Water, I’ve been having a lot of conversations with friends about how refreshing I find it when you have Beauty-and-the-Beast-esque stories where the monster is really a monster. And that’s something that I really enjoy about The Ancient Magus’ Bride so far. Elias isn’t human. Being a part of the human world is kind of like a game to him. He’s something otherworldy, and every time you see a cute moment with Chise, there’s another moment to remind you that he has no idea how to human. But as much as he claims to not understand human feelings, it’s very clear that he really does care about Chise, and misses her when she’s not around.
I adore this series, and can’t get enough of it.
http://bookswithoutanypictures.com/2018/03/27/the-ancient-magus-bride-volumes-3-4/
In Volume 4 of The Ancient Magus’ Bride, we return to the Dragon Aerie, where Chise visited in the first book, and pick up at the beginning of the story that Lindel is telling to Chise about Elias’ past. We see how he has evolved from a creature who is mostly monster to someone who has a foot in both the monster and the human worlds, and yet isn’t quite a part of either.
After seeing The Shape of Water, I’ve been having a lot of conversations with friends about how refreshing I find it when you have Beauty-and-the-Beast-esque stories where the monster is really a monster. And that’s something that I really enjoy about The Ancient Magus’ Bride so far. Elias isn’t human. Being a part of the human world is kind of like a game to him. He’s something otherworldy, and every time you see a cute moment with Chise, there’s another moment to remind you that he has no idea how to human. But as much as he claims to not understand human feelings, it’s very clear that he really does care about Chise, and misses her when she’s not around.
I adore this series, and can’t get enough of it.