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Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 4 by Rei Tōma

akookieforyou's review against another edition

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2.0

*2.5*

I'm still not over how fast everything progresses in this story, no matter how hard I try to move past it. I wish we could spend some time with Nakaba properly learning how to control her ability, instead she just magically grasps not only how to trigger it (which admittedly does make sense given what we learned in the last volume), but she also knows how to see exactly what she wants, just like that? How unsatisfying. And don't even get me started on how the romance is underwhelming (mostly because of the fact that it's insta-love). Overall I just felt bored and unsatisfied with this volume, I hope the next one will be better.

regent_ace's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark medium-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

belle_fiction's review against another edition

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4.0

Another great entry in the series! :D

Plus Caesar has really stolen my heart *swoons*

RTC

heyjudy's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars for this one. I’m warming up to it, this volume got a bit more interesting.

shelvedthoughts's review against another edition

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5.0

Reader's Notes:
- this is part of a series and should be read in order
-there is some fantasy violence & discrimination/prejudice against specific peoples (the ajin - people with some animal features and strengthened senses)

Review:
I didn't like Lemiria at first with her assumption that Nakaba was interested in her brother. But she grew on me when she let go of that and I'm very curious about her. She seems to have unconfirmed powers and I'm curious to find out if that's why her brother is so protective of her. That maybe she's part ajin or something else that could get her killed in this world.

As for Nakaba & Caesar's developing relationship, I'm finding myself happy with it! Caesar is fun to watch as he attempts to woo Nakaba while she is trying to come to terms with the fact that she is finding herself falling for him (plus her secret power).

bookish_manatee's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious 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

m560's review against another edition

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4.0

A manga with Western fantasy elements? Sign me up!

ruthelibrarian's review against another edition

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4.0

The story picks up a bit in this volume. I do think the constant "This is the princess that will change EVERYTHING!" lines at the end of each volume to be annoying at this point. If only because she hasn't done anything GRAND yet. Not by the standards set in the manga.

breedawnwriter's review

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adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

4.0

The way Nakaba just charges into any situation to save those she cares about is not only refreshing to see in a manga, but also so inspiring. I love her🫶

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ashlikes's review

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

2.5