A Kingdom of Quartz 1 (A Kingdom of Quartz, #1)

[Quirky Cat]

Summary:

Blue may be an orphan girl with unusually black wings, but she has big dreams. She wants to become an angel someday. It’s a dream that most people would mock. Yet a chance encounter with a prince proves her dreams have potential.

Until her world is rocked by death and destruction. What follows will change Blue’s life forever as the secrets buried beneath her skin come to life. Only time will tell where these secrets will lead her.

Review:

Angels and demons, what isn’t to love? But really, it’s the artwork that drew me into A Kingdom of Quartz Vol. 1. The promise just kept me invested. Having read the first volume, I can see why people are comparing it to Witch Hat Atelier (another favorite series of mine).

The story is both dark (at times) and compelling, with our main character, Blue, having the biggest dream of all - becoming an angel. Her backstory is tragic, and it doesn’t take long for readers to realize that her journey is far from over.

This first volume did a great job of introducing the necessary cast to us, Blue’s dream, and even some of the politics of this world. It also sets the stakes with one very dangerous event taking place. It’s a great start to what will undoubtedly be a fantastic series. I can’t wait for more!

Highlights:
Angels & Demons
Seinen
A Girl with big dreams

Trigger Warnings:
Judgement & Exclusionary Behaviors

Will I continue the series? Yes

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