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Lumine #3

Lumine Volume Three: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel

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For fans of werewolves and the supernatural, this hit WEBTOON comic with over 370 million reads features a runaway werewolf Lumine, who meets a witch boy named Kody and is hired to work as his bodyguard. As Kody recovers from a kidnapping and magical battle, Lumine’s status as a werewolf puts the two in grave danger.

For fans of werewolves and the supernatural, this hit WEBTOON comic with over 370 million reads features a runaway werewolf Lumine, who meets a witch boy named Kody and is hired to work as his bodyguard. As Kody recovers from a kidnapping and magical battle, Lumine’s status as a werewolf puts the two in grave danger.

A lot of people will do anything to get their hands on one of your kind.

In a world where weredogs, witches, and humans live side by side, Lumine was a down-on-his-luck weredog with nowhere to turn…until he met Kody.

Kody and Lumine barely survived being kidnapped by witch hunters. Thankfully, the witch kid and his bodyguard are safe, for now. Kody’s father, Aiden, still wants Lumine to protect his son, and even more so, be his friend. Lumine might be the one who can finally bring the lonely, troubled Kody out of his shell.

Things are also looking brighter because Calla, Kody’s friend turned bully, has realized the error of her ways. As thanks for Kody and Lumine saving her life, she persuades all the witch kids at school to leave Kody alone.

But trouble still looms. Lumine is actually a werewolf, a rare and powerful type of magical being thought to be extinct. It’s dangerous to be a werewolf in this world, and someone is hunting him.

This volume collects episodes 30 to 58 of the enchanting WEBTOON comic.

288 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2025

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Emma Krogell

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Creator Emma Krogell is the author and artist behind LUMINE. She currently lives in Finland with her two big fluffy dogs. Follow the author on social media @kabu_rion.

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Profile Image for Steff Fox.
1,514 reviews166 followers
May 12, 2025
As the beginning of Lumine’s story is focused primarily on world and character introduction, delving into the action of the adventure as volume two came to a close. Now, gearing up in volume three, we see Kody and Lumine finally reaching a moment of coming together, now that Lumine has saved Kody’s life. The experiences of children are wrapped up somewhat as bullying gets addressed just in time for a new danger to crop up for our two boys.

As usual, the artwork is a ton of fun and I love watching the characters move through the story. This particular addition to the tale was rather dark in nature, even more so than the action of the previous volume. It feels like the stakes are increasing and this has the natural affect of heightening our emotions with each turn of the page. With the characters established and built upon, the emotional connection has built to the point that when readers finally reach the cliffhanger at the end, they’re even more invested in picking up volume four when it finally comes.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Adrien Lockheart.
48 reviews4 followers
July 1, 2025
I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Lumine series (and have had a ton of Lumine pins pop up on my Pinterest!), so I was super excited when the publishers approved my Netgalley request to read an ARC of its Volume III! Notably, I had not read the series before, so I went through the events that happened before this volume on Webtoon. While some of the previous segments of plot [mostly volume I] had a few recurring events (school days, Kody pushing Lumine away and Lumine following anyway, etc) that made not as fresh for me at times, this volume of Lumine had a very gripping and original plot different from the previous segments; I was genuinely very invested in the lives of the protagonists. I also really enjoyed the character development of Kody, Lumine, and Calla in this volume. In overview, the character art was (as was in previous segments of this graphic novel) stunning and full of beautiful value and chroma variance—I love Krogell’s art style (like her wolves and humans are genuine masterpieces and especially love how cute she illustrates Lumine in his puppy form; the characterization and writing were very good! I really recommend reading this graphic novel. I’ll go into more detail about my thoughts of the various aspects of it below:

Note: While I'm rating graphic novels through these 4 ideals of a perfect graphic novel, their score in these three categories will not relate or correlate to the 1-5 stars I give the novel in general.

Concept: 4.75 Stars [What the graphic novel is supposed to be about.]

All the stars!!! I love the idea of found family in a world of witches and werewolves, and Krogell does an amazing job both illustrating and animating through dialogue this vibrant world. I also love the mystery and intrigue behind nearly all of the characters, especially Kody, Lumine, and Aiden (just what does his “company” do??)—it keeps the reader interested, and it feels satisfying when drops of knowledge are revealed in segments. (Though I personally became a little frustrated by lack of knowledge or like felt a bit discombobulated at times because of this—will go into more detail in “characterization” section) I enjoyed seeing the magic system and the were(wolf/dog) and witch fights and the central conflict of Kody not being able to use magic.

Writing Style / Characterization: 4.8 Stars [How the author chooses dialogue and adds personality to their characters.]

Krogell does an amazing job with giving each character a dynamic and interesting personality, from Aiden’s charm to Sherry’s no-nonsense attitude. Also, the facial expressions she illustrates are beyond on-point and really expressive in an amazing way! You can tell how a character is feeling without even reading the text bubble. I love everything about the main protagonist Lumine—especially his loyalty to Kody and his naivety of the world (he is truly adorable and makes for a great person to root for!).

One aspect of the graphic novel I didn’t like as much was the ambiguity behind Kody’s aloofness and general distaste for having friends. In these first three volumes, we haven’t really seen much to justify his adverse reactions to people reaching out to him other than his one rejection by Elijah and feeling like he isn’t welcome in the world of witches (though he could still pursue relationships with humans). I think his character would work better if he were caught between both worlds: too “magical”/abnormal to hang out with normal humans but too weak to hang out with the other witches, but this isn’t the case (Elijah, a human, is fine being friends with him). If he generally doesn’t want to have friends or isn’t the type to like friendship, then that’s fine by me, but the narrative really pushes the idea that Kody must find friends—that he secretly longs for friends—and when he keeps pushing them away for no good reason, I feel torn and confused. I have the feeling that there’s some background on Kody that I haven’t gotten to yet that explains this, but until I get to it in a further volume, I feel a bit confused by his motivations and am not finding him as compelling a protagonist as Lumine.

Plot: 4.75 Stars [How the author executes the concept. What happens? How does the first panel lead to the last?]

Compared to the previous volumes (especially I), the plot picks up quite a bit and leaves the reader in suspense throughout the volume. There are a lot of emotionally charged scenes and adrenaline-rushing fight scenes in this segment that are executed with amazing mastery; it was a joy to read. I especially love the transition spreads in this volume! Krogell uses panels as an animator uses frames in these to really bring to life a drive through the verdant woods, a menacing move during fight, or a simple walk to school. And unlike some other graphic novels I’ve read in the past, Krogell does not jarringly skip from scene to scene—she always uses smooth transitions: a bus ride to get from home to school (Kody scanning the card with Lumine in his arms) or a contrasting spread showing the sunset coming over the school to bring us from day to evening. I really appreciate these transitions as a reader and find they make a great read.

Art Style / Visual Aesthetics: 4.2 Stars [How the graphic novel is illustrated and spreads are presented within the pages.]

As I said above, the character illustration in all of the volumes of Lumine is nothing short of phenomenal! I love the way Krogell draws expression into each characters’ faces and brings their forms to life with great proportions, perspective, and value/chroma contrast; I especially love the colored cast shadows Krogell uses in some scenes (like casting very warm or cool shadows based on the background). Her line art is amazing, and she does a great job at making Lumine utterly adorable. I also like her illustrations of natural backgrounds a lot—from grass to piney woods, they are beautiful. But, seriously, these characters are some of the best illustrated I’ve seen, both feral wolf and human form—amazing!

Two aspects I didn’t like as much about the art style were the architectural drawings and the use of negative space in spread design. It’s hard for me to say exactly what makes the drawings of the houses and schools in this volume unappealing to me, but I think it’s a lack of texture on them. The walls in the background of some scenes are very well done with brick lines and shading, but when the school or house is shown in its entirety, it’s almost too smooth. Also, I did not like the lots of negative space used in spread organization (though it’s more of a personal preference thing). I’m used to graphic novels like Ultramarine Weather with panels very close together, and their colors dominate the spread, bringing saturation to it. In Lumine, there’s a lot of white space in between the panels that makes negative space very prominent in the display, which I don’t like as much. On the plus side to this, though, Lumine has much larger panels, which I enjoy a lot as a reader since I get to absorb them more easily, and there’s less confusion on the page with many things happening on it at once.

Overall, I really liked reading this third volume of Lumine and look forward to seeing what’s next in the adventures of this werewolf! It is obligatory to read the first two volumes first for plot purposes, and if you enjoyed those, you’ll definitely like this one (maybe a little better, even!) In terms of the series as a whole, I really recommend it—characters are drawn amazingly, the plot and characterization are very compelling, and the story is immersive—but some aspects of it don’t make it an all-time favorite of mine.

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 Stars)

A big thank you to NetGalley and Webtoon Unscrolled for this ARC in exchange for my honest review! ✨
Profile Image for iz.
162 reviews3 followers
September 9, 2025
3.5🌟

first of all, thank you net galley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group | WEBTOON Unscrolled for the arc; however; y'all gotta stop with the logo splashing across every single page when i can literally find it on the webtoons app or on your website for free. ugh and don't get me started on the new format for downloads. ALSO why is this book marked as 18+????? this is more like middle grade or young adult. you guys gotta get it together.

anyway on to the review

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Profile Image for Eu.
146 reviews
August 6, 2025
Actual rating 3.0-3.5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and WEBTOON Unscrolled for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lumine by Emma Krogell is an urban fantasy webcomic, originally published on the Webtoon platform, and best suited for readers middle grade and up. It follows a young shapeshifter named Lumine who becomes a bodyguard-turned-friend to a young witch boy named Kody. In this volume, Kody's backstory and troubled friendships are explored in more detail, especially his relationship with magic and with his present-day bully, Calla. Along the way, more secrets are revealed, and the overarching plot thickens.

Something I'm always excited to see with ongoing comics and serialized works is the creator's growth, both in terms of art and in writing. In this regard, while the overall writing still has room for improvement (Calla's arc is a bit lackluster), Krogell's growth is still very clear--this volume expands on the story's worldbuilding, including multiple languages, a developing plot, and characters gaining more depth. Lumine's development in particular is very cool, though I won't say much here (spoilers). Finally, the (cliffhanger) ending also has me curious about the next installment--nice work!

Readers who enjoy this story may also like: Blades of Furry by Deya Muniz and Emily Erdos, Your Letter by Hyeon A Cho, Morgana and Oz by Miyuli, Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause, Bride by Ali Hazelwood, Suitor Armor by Purpah, and Castle Swimmer by Wendy Lian Martin, among others.
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131 reviews12 followers
May 8, 2025
This is not the first nor the last time I will rave about how much I truly enjoy this story.

In this volume Lumine and Kody barley get away from the witch hunters. During this ordeal we find out Lumine is more than just a meager little werepup. With Lumine coming into his own and Kody starting to trust him. Aiden does the only plausible thing, and fires Lumine...stay with me here, I promise you it's a good thing.

Calla goes back to school and tells everyone to now leave Kody alone, so when he returns, he's just ignored. Except by Lumine, Calla and an old friend trying to make amends.

All seems to be going well, until more dark secrets start to rear their heads. Will Kody and Lumine be able to face what comes next?

The relationships are growing and developing. The story remains very well written. This volume has some slower parts but after all that happened in volume two, they deserve a little bit of a slowdown. Near the end of this volume, you can tell the action is back to ramping up.


Thank you NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group | WEBTOON Unscrolled for the Digital ARC.
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Profile Image for Shelby Wood.
178 reviews3 followers
April 20, 2025
Title: Lumine Volume 3
Where I Read: ARC via @netgalley and @wattpadbooks
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In Volume Three, we learn Kody and Lumine survived being napped by witch hunters- barely. Kody’s father Aiden surprises Lumine by firing him from his bodyguard job in preference for being Kody’s friend instead. After a discussion with Calla, Kody returns to school only to find it eerily quiet amongst his classmates. It appears Calla has convinced the students to end their bullying. Despite the good news, more trouble befalls Kody and his family. Will they be able to escape it this time, too?
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Lumina holds a special place in my heart. It was one of the very first Webtoons I ever read on the app years ago and now here I am reviewing the ARC copy of Volume 3. 🥹 Just as it did years ago, the story pulled me in and held me watching Aiden fight. Lumine’s ability to sense danger and protect Kody is shows his nature to protect his pack and I love seeing that relationship grow.
Profile Image for Frank Chillura (OhYouRead).
1,656 reviews73 followers
February 6, 2025
After the speed and action of the second volume, I thought for surrrrrrreeeeeee that this one would be a little slower. But just as you think you’re safe, something else is coming. A new bombshell enters the villa.

Lumine is a sweet boy who doesn’t know where he comes from. Well, more like he doesn’t know his family except in bits and pieces of memories. What he does know is that he has to keep his identity a secret. This series is all about his life after he finds a home with witches. Witches that know he’s a werewolf.

I love this so far. I look forward to when the new volume is dropping so that I can find out what happens next.
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604 reviews6 followers
February 9, 2025
I absolutely love this story! So much happens in this book, raising countless questions while leaving me hoping that certain characters are okay. These two have been through so much, yet their journey is far from over.

If you enjoy stories packed with action, deep friendships, strong family ties, and heartbreaking backstories, this is definitely a must-read.

The artwork is stunning, bringing the story to life in such a powerful way. I can’t wait to see what happens next for these two kids!
Profile Image for Neshia.
371 reviews
April 25, 2025
Thank You NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Enjoying how the story is unfolding but for every answer I get I have several more questions. A few new characters have been introduced and still figuring out how it is all connected, which keeps me coming back! Watching Kody and Lumine's relationship evolve into a real friendship makes my heart happy. Kody ahs constantly been bullied and Lumine is just what he needed.

The only issue I can say that I had is when the writing is in white in a black bubble. The text was difficult to read.
Profile Image for Justine.
2,133 reviews86 followers
June 15, 2025
Thank you so much to Webtoon for sending me a copy of this graphic novel to read and review.

Why did I wait so long to dig into these??? I love it ahha. The artwork is amazing, the storyline is so cute of a kid who can turn into a cute little puppy gets fired from his body guard job and finds an even better gig and then finds friends and helps others find friends and reconnect yes please. I read all three volumes back to back and it’s adorable and I’ll continue to read them.
I’d recommend these to everyone.
31 reviews
July 3, 2025
I loved this book so much! I have read this and have re-read this book. It is such a fun and at times suspenseful read! Lumine is a unique story and I recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy, especially werewolves. It tells the story of Lumine who is a werepup and Kody a boy who Lumine saves. This story is action packed and will surely leave you wanting to read more!

Thank you to Netgalley for giving me a copy to review.
Profile Image for Maxx.
138 reviews2 followers
March 1, 2025
Thank you NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for the Arc!

The end of this book was absolutely gut-wrenching in the most exciting way, and I can't wait what the next volume has in store! The art is great to look at and absolutely love the blooming friendship between Lumine and Kody and how they slowly open up to one another.
909 reviews6 followers
June 13, 2025
Thank you Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group, WEBTOON Unscrolled, and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this book. This is the continuation of the series and at first it kept dragging for me. There was more action toward the end and the book ends on an interesting cliffhanger. Looking forward to the next installment.
Profile Image for Jade Cox.
42 reviews4 followers
July 12, 2025
Honestly loving this series! So much happens in this book. I'm so excited to see how Kody and Lumines story progresses after all that happens. Lumine is exactly what Kody needs.

This review is my own and honest opinion. Thank you to Netgalley and Webtoon for the ARC.
Profile Image for Tathy.
71 reviews6 followers
June 18, 2025
I'm really enjoying this series, curious about where this is going and I liked getting more backstory.
Profile Image for Cassandra.
2,407 reviews21 followers
August 1, 2025
Omg that cliff hanger. The art is so cute and I like their friendship. His dad seems like a sweet dad too. I wonder where the story is going can’t wait to read more.
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6 reviews
October 8, 2025
you know when a book leaves you on a cliffhanger well, this is the book, that's also why I keep coming back. im still trying to find out if I like it or not.👁👄👁✨️
Profile Image for Kia Bertuzzi.
9 reviews
November 24, 2025
Lei este webtoon en febrero en un par de días para sanar ese vacio de nunca haber terminado el webtoon. Y tengo cosas que decir.
Primero, la primera parte del webtoon tiene unos fondo hermosos, cada página tenia un proposito para ser. Lastimosamente esto no se matuvo para el final, lo cual para mi no es un problema que un webtoon no tenga tanto detalles pero so empezas con los fondos, los coloreados y los destalles con los que empezo Lumine es imposible no esperar lo mismo para el resto del webtoon.
Segundo, me encanto la intriga y la fantasi que impregnaba al principio del webtoon cosa que, nuevamente, se fue perdiendo.
Tercero, la relacion o vinculo de Kody y Lumine era algo interesante que nunca se termino de desarrollar. Siento que no se aprovecho el tiempo para profundizar en los aspectos del vinculo de los dos personajes y que un poco quedo todo el la nada.
Y por ultimo, el final. ¿Que puedo decirles del final que no se ha dicho previamente?
El final es pesimo. Es malisimo. Deja todosin concluir y teniendo en cuenta que Emma Krogell ha dejado claro que no hara nada mas con este webtoon es aun más decepcionante.
No sabemos que paso con el origen de Lumine o donde iran. NADA.
Es una pena por que habia una hostoria muy original con mucho que exprimir y explorar.
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