The sudden appearance of a horde of demons puts the royal capital of Grifford Kingdom in danger of being destroyed! While the people cry out for help, young King Robbins, who can do nothing but overlook the brutal Dowager Empress’s misrule, meets the witch whom the kingdom once exiled. Meanwhile, in a corner of another world, those who are guided by a cat have encounters that continue to change their past, their future, and their entire world, bit by bit.
Robbie is kinda annoying tbh but everyone else is amazing so far... Really love how we are getting more into the secrets of the past, how it ties to the current political situation as well as pur characters' secrets 👀
I think this series has lost its original wholesome touch, but after finishing this volume I started appreciating it for what it is and not what it could've been. I'm starting to accept that this series has become more of a fantasy with some wholesome vibes rather than the first volume which was almost entirely wholesome and had a completely different vibe. And I'm okay with that! The only thing that I'm not enjoying so far honestly, is that characters keep getting introduced.
Like fr there's always a new mc introduced in every volume. I'm like- can we chill out with that and focus on the stuff we have before moving onto something else? Well anyways. I'm definitely gonna read the next volume and then wait for the rest of the series to come out 🥺. So yeah! Wasn't too satisfied with this to begin with but once I had accepted what this series is becoming and some new plot points were introduced, I ended up liking it in the end!
This is such a charming series and I just cannot get enough. A giant cat living in a tree home with a witch, a mercenary turned protector camping nearby, and an escaped child/elfish slave are the cast of found family characters. Each book introduces a new character, and in Vol 3 we meet Prince Robbie. A little annoying but there is a background on why. All the characters grow throughout the story, except maybe Mew who just remains adorably huge with an apt cat personality. The focus is on cat adorableness and characters while building slowly toward a villainous showdown in a future volume. If you love cats, have a cat, or want a cat you will probably enjoy this series.
coup de cœur qui se poursuit 🐾 le roi qui se fond dans la forêt de non retour et devient la pièce manquante du puzzle des âmes solitaires, en apprendre et comprendre davantage sur les passés respectifs, lier la douceur au chaos et à la dictature, à l’humour et à la douleur des émotions amoureuses et familiales, infini oui 🤍.
La lecture de ce troisième tome conforte mon sentiment que cette série est une vraie pépite. Un nom et un visage sont mis sur la personne qui a envoyé les assassins éliminés Jeanne. Il s'agit de la Reine Mère elle-même. Cette dernière règne de main de maître laissant peu de place à son fils qui porte pourtant la couronne. Alors que sa Mère l'éloigne du palais pour le mettre à l'abri d'attaque de créatures, le prince Robins se perd dans la forêt de non-retour et fait la connaissance de Nà. La maison de Jeanne a un nouvel occupant! Mais pour combien de temps? Dans ce tome, plusieurs flashbacks révèlent des éléments du passé du roi disparu, père de Robins, et de la jeunesse de Jeanne. Petit à petit, tout prend forme et éclaire la situation. Les personnages continuent d'évoluer et de montrer leur potentiel. La carapace de Jeanne s'effrite peu à peu, Nà est comme un pacha qui réunit les gens, Frado le cruel montre son coeur d'artichaut et la petite Lou n'a pas fini de nous étonner. La scène finale laisse présager un suite bien prometteuse.
The adventures of Mew continue, now with the hapless prince included. There's a lot of cute cat things and some standard fantasy plot. Overall, I liked reading this volume.
I think I'm getting more frustrated with this story as the core issue persists: that the people who once revered Saint Jeanne *sixty years ago* and still pray to her statue for her to return and save everyone have somehow got it into their head that the old "witch" who shares the *same name* as Saint Jeanne is a horrible person to be shunned.
Zero people must have gotten old in their time, huh.
I mean, I don't blame her for not bothering to correct them, if they're going to be horrid, though part of that is my own lack of interest in being a "person of interest" in the first place, though it DOES feel like she should have managed it to a degree over the years, if she has to keep going back to town for shopping.
I suppose the story about that is coming later, though. If not, that'll be a strike against me keeping the series in the long run (which I mainly am for now since I only have four of the books, the last of which I'm spacing out for review variety).
This volume is also a little frustrating, since it introduces the KING, who is thoroughly under the thumb of the Empress Dowager due to being stifled and afflicted by impostor syndrome due to his father setting such a high standard for being a king. Anyway, Undercover King sequence. Pretty soon, everyone noteworthy in this series will just be hanging out with the witch, almost to the point where I would have to downgrade the "cat" tag to "cat cameo" to reflect the amount of cat in the book.
(Mew shows up *just* enough to where I would still call this a "cat" book if someone asked for a book featuring cats.)
I'll still follow the series, but it's hit a particularly frustrating point, what with the king's abusive family dynamics and general gerontophobia.
The Demon King is raising forces and threatening to attack again. The people are crying out to Saint Jeanne to return to save them, little realizing she is the “witch” in the woods they shun. Jeanne is trying to regain her magic with little success. Flad has recovered and decides it is his duty to keep an eye on Jeanne, Rue, and Meow (though the giant cat is quite able to look after itself). When the Dowager Empress sends King Robbins to a safe house for protection from the rising threat, he gets lost on the way and finds himself rescued by a very strange group of individuals who don’t know who he is and put him through a crash course in life skills (of course this is Flad, Rue, Jeanne, and Meow). We also get some back story on the Dowager Empress and Jeanne’s history.
This was a charming read. It was nice to see King Robbins treated like he could actually do things (his mother coddles him in an effort to keep him weak and off the throne). I also like how Rue has slowly reformed Flad in several ways by caring for him while he was injured. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
Notes on content: Language: 3 minor swears if I remember right. Sexual content: None Violence: There is a battle but it is just mostly flashing weapons shown on page. Ethnic diversity: Most human characters appear fair skinned. LGBTQ+ content: None specified Other: A mother who wants power more than the successful maturing of her son. People make assumptions about Jeanne and don’t treat her very kindly.
This series is so immersive, it is such a cozy fantasy featuring found family and the cutest feline hijinks and yet something much deeper lies beneath the surface! With bits of lore and back story peppered throughout each volume the story just puts it’s hook into you and doesn’t let go, all the while never showing it’s hand and just giving enough information to speculate and theorize about. Every volume thus far has had something that has really got me in the feels, both good and bad. The ending of this volume really was really an “Oh sh!t, no way!!” moment and I cannot wait for volume four! Although, I don’t want everything revealed anytime soon. That’s one of the most engaging parts of the series is how they just show you bits and pieces, here and there, keeping you enticed completely. So far, the series is a perfect blend of cozy fantasy, heartbreaking back stories of our main cast, triumphant resolve in the face of said adversities, and heartwarming comfort. This is one I will always cherish!
This volume kept me company with its playful cat and the sharing of tender everyday moments of the found family. Young King Robbins also joins this family; after his father's death, he finally feels loved and valued again, and this helped him rediscover the qualities needed to lead his people.
The past reveals more secrets through flashbacks: a particularly sweet one about two dear friends, and another incredibly heartbreaking one about two parents. However, it's unclear whether the Daemon King is a shapeshifter or a human with powers similar to Jeanne's. The latter would certainly explain the animosity directed toward her.
Ultimately, the volume beautifully illustrates the duplicity of the human soul through the common people. They worship and pray for the return of the saint, hoping to gain something from her, yet they treat her cruelly when they encounter her disguised as an old witch.
Robbie seems like a good kid, even if he is a bit clueless and stands no chance against his mother. Curious if we'll learn how or why the princess went from acting so kind to apparently hating Jeanne and determined to take everything from her. Regardless, what little we see of her is not in a kind light most of the time. On the contrary, those who actually get to know Jeanne and don't go running from her or her "guardian beast" seem to actually like "the witch." Jeanne also seems to recognize many of the people and signs around her, though she keeps to herself still and doesn't go sharing stories.
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Much like the last volume, not enough of Mew, but an interesting story, nonetheless.
It took an intriguing turn with the introduction of “Robbie” aka King Robbins aka the son of Jeanne’s friend who ended up King, married to the princess (now Dowager Empress).
I like the progression of the story in having Rue’s powers come out in town. She’ll be in danger now, but it makes for a good story. Truthfully this story isn’t much about Mew the Cat as it is Jeanne and, even more, the people around her, but I like the story so far.
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I liked this one best, I think. The found family gets bigger, and we get lore about the evil queen!! I also thought the prince was very intriguing. I look forward to seeing how he reacts to everything going on
Trying not to give away anything, this series has continued to keep me hooked. In Volume 3 we have new faces, new revelations, and an effortless way of introducing them all without it feeling overwhelming.
One thing I love about manga is how world-building can be woven into the visuals, allowing things to hide in plain sight. But this series continues setting up key story elements in the writing too. The pacing is just right—never too slow, never too rushed. 4.5 Stars.
Vraiment une pépite ce manga. On a là encore une fois un excellent tome qui nous en apprend toujours plus sur les enjeux et les différents liens entre les personnages. Les dessins sont toujours extrêmement beaux et doux. L'intrigue donne vraiment envie de connaitre la suite. Et les personnages sont tous plus attachants les uns que les autres. Vivement la suite !!
yo no busco a las familias encontradas, ellas terminan dando conmigo siempre😭
inesperado y triste el plot twist que se revela al final. ;—; los cozy fantasy tienen la oportunidad de hacer la cosa mas graciosa: zarandear las expectativas del lector con giros que nadie esperaba tener en este subgénero. denme cotidianidad, ternura, misterio, intriga y maullidos. 🐈❤️🩹
More hardships are happening now that Mew has entered Jeanne's life. There are plenty of good things happening between new friendships and connections. However, there's tension and darkness rising. The characters have grown, but my fear is that there's something coming that is stronger than they're ready for.
I could not find the actual edition I read here on Fable but anywho, this was great. I love the new characters and how the story is moving.
I’m super hooked! Thankfully, I’m first in line for Volume 4 at the library as soon as it is done processing and available for lending. Volume 5 this fall and I can’t wait.
Le contraste entre les dirigeants pourris et corrompus et nos protagonistes adorables et drôles est très accentué dans ce tome que j'ai autant adoré que les deux premiers. Jeanne est tellement touchante, sans parler du renommé Na (le gros chat d'amour tout doux) qui me fait systématiquement rire à chaque apparition. Je vais continuer à dévorer la suite.
4.5⭐️ omg i keep falling in love with this story. it’s fascinating how it manages to carry such naive and childish (in a good way) themes while also having quite dark contents at times. it’s cute and fluffy until it’s not and that’s what i appreciate about it
Aww, the King! Jeanne knew his father. His mother is a B**CH! I think Jeanne and Flad are helping him become a King that he and his father wanted him to be.
Rue!! No one better hurt her for saving everyone!!
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A very interesting volume. Cute moments, harsh moments, and some revealing backstory, it's all here. Mew continues to be adorable. Meanwhile, that poor trapped dragon... Can't wait for the next volume.
Continues a great series. Nice pace of revealing the past and moving the action in the present too. More characters are introduced but each for a purpose, and well integrated into the ongoing story. Sad to note there are only 2 more books out now. I want more!
This is another well-done fantasy manga which balances monsters and royal intrigue with cute cats. This volume further explores the corruption of the kingdom which exiled the witch Jeanne. If you enjoyed the previous entries in the series, you'll like this volume.