The Spellbook Library, Vol. 1
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Spellbook librarians protect townsfolk from dangerous spellbeasts, sealing them in spellbooks that hold more than just magic, in this smart new fantasy series from the creator of Is Love the Answer? and Sayabito: Swords of Destiny, perfect for fans of Cardcaptor Sakura, and Witch Hat Atelier! A Kodansha Reader Portal Series: Made in Japan, published first in English! When he was a child, troublemaker Yan was attacked by a ferocious spellbeast...until he was rescued by a group of Spellbook librarians. Inspired by the librarians' heroic efforts, Yan vows to turn over a new leaf and become a Spellbook librarian to repay their kindness. On the day of his employment exam, he meets Tohru, a mysterious young boy who has his own reasons for wanting to work at the library. Together, Yan and Tohru set off and join the ranks of the Spellbook Library, and begin the long journey to learn just what it takes to become a Spellbook librarian!
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Format: eBook/PDF, received as a review copy via NetGalley
Genre/Topics: spellcasting & magic, coming-of-age, high fantasy, magical beasts, librarians, library setting, found family, adventure
Emotions: fast-paced fun, intense intrigue
I was sucked in from the very first page. Yeah, I was a bit confused at first; there's no long-winded exposition to get you accustomed to the lore and backstory, but you'll pick it up within the first 50 pages. The characters are interesting and there's an air of mystery regarding the backstory of a few of them. There's unknown connections and intrigue. Overall, I was absorbed into the setting and plot (the art is absolutely amazing!) and the characters are comfortable and likeable.
My favorite character is Riki; he's the typical loud-mouthed, boisterous, over-the-top anime guy constantly monologuing about how he's going to be rich, famous, and the best at whatever he's doing. Total dork, though. But all of the characters have their own unique backstories, mysteries, and draw-ins.
I'm definitely going to pick up the next volume in the series!
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2 primary booksThe Spellbook Library is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2024 with contributions by Uta Isaki.
