Yeah guys I'm going to find it hard to ever rate this series otherwise.

Anyhow let me start with a short review of the special booklet that came with the volume!

Chise is afraid of lightening and Elias finds out! What is the source and how can he comfort her? (spoiler: apparently by terrifying her differently). Super adorable short with them two, illustrates their deepening bond quite well.

As to the volume itself - this was a bit slower than normal, but hey Alice returns and Ashen Eye plays tricks so I'm not upset. As an older sister the Ashen Eye story hit home (gods how many times did I wish myself an only child?) and later I understood Elias' reaction to Chise having friends. it's disquieting at first right?

Now that I'm caught up again I have to wait til I think July ;.; ( )

I remain entranced. An interesting focus on what it means to be family, whether chosen or blood. Gorgeous art, endearing characters, just enough menace and danger and trickery and resolution to pay appropriate homage to the fae. ( )

This is the sixth volume in the Ancient Magus Bride series. I continue to really love this series a lot. The illustration, the characters, the story, and the world-building are all incredibly well done.

In this volume Chise journeys to London to go Christmas shopping with Alice. Then her and Elias help a girl find her lost brother. Chise is reaching out and starting to make friends of her own, how will Elias handle this new development?

Overall this is another fantastic volume in the manga series. The character, story and world-building are very well done. I would recommend to those who enjoy fantasy manga. ( )

Not a lot happens in this volume, but it is pleasant to visit with the characters and look at the pretty pictures. ( )

Intriguing, but difficult to follow. Dreamy. ( )