星辰墜落之國的妮娜 2

星降る王国のニナ [Hoshi Furu Ōkoku no Nina] #2

by Rikachi

　　「妳只是一個人，我不會讓妳死的。」

　　因為擁有琉璃色的眼眸，
　　於是作為福耳圖那國的艾莉莎公主的替身，
　　決定嫁到大國迦爾迦達的
　　少女妮娜。

　　為了欺騙大國，
　　妮娜逐漸成長為美麗的公主，
　　但她卻也漸漸受到福耳圖那國的第二王子阿茲爾所吸引。
　　而阿茲爾本人卻也開始希望
　　能夠得到原本只是個人偶的妮娜－－？
　　令人刻骨銘心之一生唯一的戀愛，
　　極上的王公戀愛故事第２集！

Genres: Manga, Romance, Fantasy, Josei, Comics, Graphic Novels, Young Adult

176 pages, Paperback

First published July 13, 2020

Reviews

[Bookishrealm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh be still my heart. That was a sad volume.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm enjoying this quite a bit despite its having a lot of the things that I tend to dislike in YA fantasy. A secondary world that's more about pretty outfits than a sense of ongoing history, painfully naïve interpersonal and worldly politics (and take on religion), exceptions constantly being made for the main characters that had been set up as ironclad cultural mandates earlier.

What's keeping me going here is the main couple, both outsiders and for the exact same reason. I want them to beat the odds and get together. Even there, the idea that both of these characters are stand-ins for a powerful person who died made me chuckle. Are we going to find out that the entire royal household are stand-ins for a dead original?

The new character is going to have to do some heavy lifting convincing me of their being part of a love triangle, considering their introduction. Firearms are treated so flippantly in manga. As somebody who lives in a country that is more than half-insane when it comes to guns, that bothers me a lot.

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. I don’t really feel the love between the two MCs. Not going to get the next one. 3, it was ok, stars.

[mikaela (spinebreaker) · Rating 4 out of 5]

i hate triangles 😭😭😭😭😭

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Things are heating up!!! I enjoyed this volume much more than the first volume. I got to enjoy seeing Nina and Azure interact and experience The Power of Love and it was all so sweet!

Seeing Nina impress the former King by being herself was powerful. She’s shaping up to be a boss bitch that gets things done! I like that she came up with a plan to outsmart and protect Azure while also outplaying the current King!

And this new Prince Sett? I am intrigued!! This volume ending on a cliffhanger has me racing to crack open Volume 3 to find out what’s going to happen next.

I’ve been slightly spoiled online so I know that there’s a love triangle on the horizon and I’m really hoping I like Sett as much as I like Azure.

Also seeing Azure with his hair up was a sight to behold!

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even with her pending nuptials, Nina finds time to horse around with Azure. As the two of them get a little bit closer they’re suddenly on very opposite sides of the equation than before and Nina discovers that she’s got a lot of power, but using it carries a heavy price...

So, there’s lots of charming romance in this one - some priceless Nina reactions, playful teasing, one very cute date, a fantastic moment where Azure loses his cool, the usual fluff. It’s all very sweet and innocent, despite the knowledge that Nina’s going to be married off, even as Azure starts to regret the entire plan as they spend more time together.

Then we get the first twist to this story and I nearly threw my e-reader across the room because it explains a lot about one character AND I totally should have seen that coming, but didn’t. It’s a perfect revelation for the story and gives it some extra heft. I always love when a book can actually spring something on me I wasn’t expecting and have it make perfect sense at the same time.

We also watch Nina finally learning a bit more about what it truly means to be portraying Alisha and that the needs of the many might just outweigh the needs of the few. There’s a second twist that is less surprising then the first, but still revealed with some killer panel composition, and is largely explained BY the first one.

At this point Nina has absorbed a few wise words from those around her and watching her learn to play the game is exactly what I wanted out of this volume. She’s been called a pawn many times over and, while chess is not present in the story, it’s worth remembering that pawns who can successfully navigate the board turn into queens. The way she dismantles her opponent in the moment is perfect.

And then we see that people really do stupid stuff when they’re in love and sometimes the best way to show you care is to keep that person from making that mistake on your behalf. It’s hard to say if Azure’s completely blinded in the moment - Nina simply might not be giving him credit - but it’s very believable and starts a turn into destiny and the star-crossed that I appreciated - for a fantasy story like this you might as well swing for the fences.

With Azure fleshed out quite a bit and his intentions made more plain in several respects, plus Nina’s behaviour framed less as her constantly screwing up and more her learning to work both inside and outside the system, this volume’s definitely the kind of course correction the story didn’t necessarily need but certainly pushes it up a notch in my estimation.

If I have any misgivings about this one, it’s definitely the very ending which introduces a character I suspect is meant to be our Token Rival(tm), but the tone when he’s introduced is so off-kilter from what has been a relatively composed narrative to this point that my eyebrows went up a little. Jury’s still out there.

4 stars. The cute bits are cute and the romance is engaging, but what really bumps this one up is a story genuinely surprising me (arguably twice). There’s something to be said for that and it truly kicks my estimation up a notch.

[☽｡⋆ Naidah ₊˚ෆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️

Oh. My. Gosh!! What an ending.
The prince of the other kingdom looks pure evil but lowkey probs gonna be a cinnamon roll 🤣 (I’m feeling sylus mixed with Callisto vibes, cause bro just shot a princess that tried to kill him, whilst pleasuring each other bruh)

Definitely liked this vol better. I hope Nina becomes strong cause the way she threatened the king was 😮 (yasss queen). Azure and Nina are so cute together I hope this new prince doesn’t get in the way of their relationship cause I don’t want this to be another case of second love interest syndrome 😫😭

The king is so cruel I didn’t expect him to get all upset about a chess game and then bam he hits his kid only for him to knock his head and pass. I hope he gets what he deserves.

Need to get the next vol. this is getting very interesting!!!

[Ink & Ivy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m still really enjoying this series and getting to know more about NIna and Prince Azure. That said, I’m a bit hesitant about the insta-love between them. It feels like their connection comes more from shared life experiences and the comfort they find in each other rather than a naturally developed romance. There’s nothing exceptionally wrong with that but it just feels a bit too fast-paced for my taste (though I might just be more of a slowburn reader).

I’m definitely continuing the series though! I love watching Nina and the Little Prince Muhulum, and I’m eager to meet the prince Nina is destined to marry.

[hea booktubes · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wild ending.

[Scarlett · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ending definitely intrigued me, and some of the world building is cool. Not to mention the royal family is so messed up, and I’m curious to see where it goes! But I don’t have any feelings for Azure and Nina as a couple. I think if there had been more time to build tension I could have been down for it. As it is, I’m not really convinced of their feelings, nor do I care. That being said, I’m pretty sure this is going to be a love triangle, so maybe I’ll like the other pairing more.

Overall a fun story, but the world and politics, though interesting, are a bit juvenile.

[Veronica Villar · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 estrellas

Nina del reino de las estrellas es un manga que me tiene cada vez más enganchada por todos los secretos que se van descubriendo a lo largo de la historia.

En este segundo volumen la vida de Nina como la princesa Alisha continua en palacio y se va a cercando la fecha en la que tiene que partir hacia Galgada, pero entre esos días felices que pasa acompañada de Azure, descubre que alguien quiere matarlo, e incluso quien quiere hacerlo, por lo que será capaz de hacer cualquier cosa para protegerlo, tomando las riendas de su vida y enfrentándose hasta con los más poderosos si es necesario.

He disfrutado mucho de este tomo porque por fin Nina y Azure han revelado sus sentimientos, aunque la alegría no ha durado mucho ya que Nina parte a Galgada para casarse con el príncipe heredero y así poder salvar a Azure y a Fortna de una posible guerra. He podido ver a un Azure más libre al lado de Nina, sin estar tan pendiente de sus deberes como príncipe, y se descubre un secreto de su pasado que le une más a Nina de lo que esperaba. También he descubierto a una Nina más valiente que nunca, capaz de sacrificarse por lo que más ama, dejando a un lado el "destino" y eligiendo ella misma su camino.

Tengo muchas ganas de ver a donde va la historia, que le espera a Nina en Galgada, conocer más a Sett (que aparece en las ultimas paginas) y que decidirá hacer Azure ahora que Nina se ha marchado.

Una historia llena de tramas palaciegas y conflictos entre países, con el precioso dibujo de Rikachi que no os podéis perder.

[Kris Mauna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This volume was much better for me! I really love Nina and Az together.. I’m not 100% sold on the romance but I won’t deny that they are precious together. The ending made me so emotional! I’m looking forward to the next volume because I love me some morally grey characters.

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much happened in this volume. We learn more about Az and Nina. The secrets of the Royal family and our first introduction of the king she should marry. I will say it is a little fast for love but you know what I kind of get for both of them when they live in the environment they do.

[samarina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Doida pra Nina tacar o terror em Galgada 🙏

[hua · Rating 5 out of 5]

The emotional rollercoaster 3

[Laia · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5

[Hajar · Rating 4 out of 5]

can't wait to read the next one

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this one more than the first

[★ray's bookshelf★ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how energetic Nina is and she's so beautiful I can't still forgive the betrayal that her "friend" Saji did, but at least he gave her somehow a good life

[kahina.books · Rating 4 out of 5]

je kiff
j’enjoy grave ma lecture
ça me rappelle mes romans fantasy
mais la romance 😬
tome 2 ils sont deja full in love j’aime pas

[Rocío García]

Casi he llorado

[marcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Vol. 1 ★★★☆☆

One of the major reveals in this volume is silly. The mangaka is absolutely stretching credulity there. For it to happen once, sure. But twice? That's a bit much. Other than that, I enjoy the steady increase in political intrigue. I love how Nina isn't content to let things happen to her and takes destiny into her hands. Also, the chibi Ninas are so adorable.

[DonutKnow · Rating 3 out of 5]

Geez, this series is a bit more violent than I thought 😲 The romance development is also a bit sudden- but I’m glad that they are both quite honest that they like each other 🤔

[Wiktoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

wiem, że nie są spokrewnieni, ale still dla innych w okół to rodzeństwo 😭

[Isa Newbury | reading_isa · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️

[Valéria]

I am actually quite invested in this now and have absolutely no idea where to find other volumes, help

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed volume 1... LOVED volume 2 even more!!! It’s going to get interesting!

[Mehsi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got the Humble Bundle with various series including this one! It's been a while since I read the first volume (May 2021) but I thought I would just dive into the second book and see if I could get everything. And yes, I did! At first a bit confusion, but then I settled, my mind found the details + the story told me some things, and boom. This was a fun 2nd volume with plenty of gorgeous art (that makes you wish you could have a manga with colour), some romance (I just love Azure and Nina together), some GASP moments (Nina's plan), and then there is the ending. Yes, I don't agree with Nina what she did there, but I do understand her reasons and I hope that in the next volume we see what is next for her and Azure. All in all, happy I can continue reading this series~

[Abeey Morsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Sunread26 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chronique complète :
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Extrait :
Second tome déjà pour cette série, j’avoue que celui-ci arrive déjà à me convaincre de la continuer. Le drame qui semblait rester assez en retrait jusqu’à présent semble vouloir repasser sur le devant de la scène. L’autrice ne ménage donc pas ses personnages, mais compte bien les faire évoluer avec autant de bons moments, que de mauvais. Un point que j’apprécie, même si je n’aime pas voir les personnages souffrir dans leur présent, car cela rajoute un côté, qui est pour moi, réaliste.

Après le premier tome où Nina devient Alisha et doit apprendre pleins de choses pour tenir son rôle, voilà arriver le second tome. Il ne reste plus beaucoup de temps avant qu’elle ne parte pour son mariage au royaume voisin. Alisha sait désormais faire plus de choses, mais sa relation avec Azur pourrait bien remettre en question sa situation et sa position. Les deux jeunes se rapprochent très vite, si bien qu’Azur finit par révéler son secret à Alisha. Ils ont tous les deux la même fonction, celle d’enfants devant prendre la place d’un autre. Sacrifier sa propre existence pour que celle d’un autre puisse continuer de vivre, il faut y arriver. Mais ça explique aussi pourquoi Azur a eu recours à ce stratagème assez vite après la disparition de la vraie Alisha. Il comptait utiliser Nina pour faire pencher la balance dans l’autre sens, mais finalement, ses sentiments l’empêchent d’agir ainsi. C’est dommage de ne pas avoir un peu de son propre point de vue sur la situation, mais son évolution est tout de même facile à voir. Je m’avance peut-être, mais Nina est devenue un peu sa raison de vivre et elle lui fait prendre des décisions qui ne seraient pas de lui habituellement. Jusqu’où cet amour ira-t-il ? Surtout avec les épreuves qui attendent encore le duo. Je ne sais plus si l’âge de Nina était évoqué dans le premier tome, car elle semble avoir tout de même un peu d’écart avec le second prince…

Avec sa décision finale, Alisha passe au-dessus de ses propres souhaits et sentiments afin de sauver tant son bien aimé (tout juste découvert) que le royaume de Fortuna. Enfin, ça c’est ce qu’elle espère, mais le prince qu’elle doit épouser semble aussi très particulier… Tout en étant aussi craint et visiblement, violent, mais c’est ce qui est montré pour l’instant. Peut-être que quelque chose d’autres se cache derrière ? Oui, j’ai espoir de ne pas tomber sur le Prince ennemi cliché, qui se veut être un parfait… antagoniste. En tout cas, le coup qu’elle a réalisé face au Roi est un plaisir à lire, outre l’assurance qu’elle se met à dégager, elle fait bien comprendre au Roi que sans elle, il est mort. Qu’il doit donc veiller à satisfaire ses exigences s’il souhaite rester en vie et donc, laisser le second prince tranquille. J’ai trouvé cette scène très intelligente et c’est sans doute un avant-goût de ce qu’est capable Alisha. Après tout, elle n’a plus vraiment de choses à perdre, si ce n’est Azur, donc autant jouer le tout pour le tout. Je pense qu’elle ignore encore tout ce qu’elle devra « sacrifier » pour parvenir à ses fins, mais son caractère pourrait bien toucher le prince ennemi. Après tout, il semble déjà habituer à toutes ses « princesses », au final, elles doivent toutes se ressembler et Alisha peut donc jouer sur le fait qu’elle est différente.

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