A review by draagon
In the Name of the Mermaid Princess, Vol. 5 by Yoshino Fumikawa

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

This was a beautiful volume with all the themes covered thus far coming full circle. At first, it was Yuri offering a hand of acceptance to Mio, who was in desperate need of someone to understand and embrace her wholeheartedly. Now, it's Mio who can offer the same grace to Yuri when he finally reveals his past to her and how and why he has been deceiving her the way he has. While I do think there could've been a better way for these two to communicate more clearly, it's evident that their feelings for each other are strong and deep, and that always makes for a heartwarming read. Mio confronting her father in this was also a great storyline.