A review by offservicebookrecs
葬送のフリーレン 3 Sousou no Frieren 3 by アベツカサ, 山田鐘人

adventurous lighthearted reflective slow-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

Old enemies and new clash as Frieren, Fern, and Stark continue north towards the home of the Demon King. Aura the Guillotine, one of the Seven Sages of Destruction under the Demon King, as returned to seek revenge on Frieren for her and her former party's machinations against her. Will the actions of her past come back to haunt Frieren in the future? Will the trio be able to soldier on, or does their quest end premature in the cold grasp of the North?

This was a equally action-packed and introspective dive into Frieren's past and motivators, and a good finish to the current conflict the trio is facing. We get more glimpses of Frieren's upbringing and her time with her original part, and also get some levity with side missions and the (potential?) introduction of a new character. This continues to be a slower-paced, reflective series that still manages to capture the reader's attention with the occasional thrust into danger, and I can't wait to see what will challenge Frieren and her apprentices next!