The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride 2

傷モノの花嫁～虐げられた私が、皇國の鬼神に見初められた理由～ [Kizumono no Hanayome: Shiitagerareta Watashi ga, Kōkoku no Kijin ni Misomerareta Riyū] #2

by Mamenosuke Fujimaru (Artist), Midori Yuma

After years of living as a mistreated outcast after being scarred by a vengeful ayakashi, Nanao is rescued by the mysterious Yako of the Benitsubaki family. Yako, enchanted by Nanao's beauty and the mysterious power that lies within her, takes Nanao in as his wife, and Nanao leaves her torturous life behind her as she moves to live with Yako in the imperial capital. But Nanao soon learns that Yako has scars of his own-Known as the “Tsubaki Demon”, Yako is marked with a curse that requires him to suck blood, and Nanao is the perfect vessel for him to feed upon. Even still, Nanao doesn't mind. Grateful for the new life that Yako has given her, life at the Benitsubaki estate-where ayakashi work alongside humans without discrimination or judgement-feels like a dream. Nanao soon finds herself right at home and at ease from the tortures of her past…that is, until she runs into her former master, Reito… Will Nanao ever be able to escape her past, and what will it mean for her future with Yako?

Genres: Manga, Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, Shojo, Historical Fiction, Graphic Novels Manga

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 30, 2024

About the author

FUJIMARU Mamenosuke
Name (in native language): 藤丸豆ノ介

Reviews

[DianaRose · Rating 5 out of 5]

a great second volume! i need volume three after that cliffhanger...

[Artemissia G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dans le premier tome, nous découvrions une jeune femme pleine de rêve qui a vu sa vie basculer lorsqu’elle a été marquée par un démon et damnée. Ostracisée et persécutée par son clan (les Byakurenji) et son ancien fiancé, elle se retrouve depuis mariée à Yakô, le jeune chef du clan Benitsubaki.

Par bien des aspects, je trouve que ce début d’histoire à des airs de My Happy Marriage. Bien qu’heureuse d’être partie de son clan, Nanao ne fait pas pour autant confiance à son époux. Elle pense qu’il ne l’a prise pour épouse que parce qu’elle lui est utile et rien d’autre.

Dans ce deuxième tome, les nouveaux mariés vont apprendre à se livrer un peu et ne pas garder pour eux leurs doutes. Mais ils ne se connaissent pas vraiment. J’ai apprécié ce côté ou chacun tâtonne. Déjà, sans la famille de Nanao ce n’est pas évident, mais quand sa cousine et son ancien fiancé (qui est marié depuis à sa cousine) reviennent à la charge pour l’acculer, ça fait mal.

Nanao n’a pas assez confiance en elle pour se défendre et malheureusement, ces derniers vont semer la graine du doute dans son couple tout neuf et balbutiant.

Les dessins sont toujours aussi beaux et soignés, c’est un pur plaisir que de tourner les pages. Ensuite, Nanao va apprendre à vivre et accepter sa part démoniaque. La voir comme une bénédiction et non une malédiction. En somme, elle va devoir désapprendre tout ce qu’elle croyait être juste et normale, et qui ne l’était pas. Humiliée, mise de côté, on lui offre là un nouveau départ. C’est une héroïne encore fragile, mais je sens qu’elle a un énorme potentiel. L’histoire reste avant tout axée sur le couple et la romance. Chacun des héros doute de l’autre, c’est plutôt bien fait.

Pour l’instant, ce manga continue de me plaire. J’ai aimé tourner les pages de cette suite et encore plus de découvrir des moments plus intimes du héros à la fin du tome sur ce qu’il préfère chez sa femme. Un mélange entre manga et nouvelle intéressant. Vivement la suite.

[Lili · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Jzaday · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love love love this. A fave manga already.
nice balance of tension and sweetness. id love to see more action and intensity in the romance as it continues. The art is lush

[Heather’s Reading Bubble · Rating 4 out of 5]

So glad I decided to continue with this series as this volume was just as good possibly better than the first. It seems like the power dynamic is not going to continue to be Nanao having no voice. In this volume she’s actually using her voice, which is a very hard thing for her as she is a victim of abuse, saying that she wants to stay with Yako. The explanation of the hairpin was so devastating. I continue to passionately dislike Reito. Am I supposed to care about him? I don’t. I don’t know anything about Noragami but I do agree that this series is for fans of My Happy Marriage, as Kodansha advertised it to be that’s how I found it and I couldn’t be happier with it.

[Bibliothecat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review to be adjusted once series is complete

Once the fiancée of the Byakurenji family, Nanao is now considered tainted after being attacked by an ayakashi. She is shunned and abused until Yako, head of another family, decides to take her for his bride. Yako's motives are unclear but for Nanao this is a way out.

The art is beautiful and it doesn't shy away from depicting the scars Nanao carries. There is a fair bit of world building. At first it seemed as if the romance may be progressing too quickly for my liking, but it seems more transactional at this point and I imagine actual romance will come later down the line. It's definitely an interesting start and I look forward to where this story is headed.

[Dani Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I WANT THIS TO BE TURNED INTO AN ANIME 😭 I'm telling you I LOVE how protective he is of her and that she's slowly finding her voice. OBSESSED WITH THIS SERIES ❤️ CANT WAIT FOR VOL 3 💖

[Mersi · Rating 5 out of 5]

sobbing

[Fin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Auch Band 2 konnte mich wieder begeistern.
Ich bin total in diese unaufgeregte Serie verliebt und freue mich auf jeden neuen Band. Falls jemand eine gute Alternative zu Meine ganz besondere Hochzeit sucht; ist hier ganz richtig.

[ari · Rating 5 out of 5]

My babies are precious.

[Carmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

After spending so many years being used and abused on top of being an outcast abandoned by even her own parents, Nanao still feels like her new life is a dream that can end at any time. However, she’s slowly learning that there’s an entire world out there who won’t consider her a tainted and impure person. It will be a long road to recovering for Nanao, but she’s learning that she has more in common with Yako than she expected. As the man known as the Tsubaki Demon, Yako knows what it’s like to have even your own family look at you in disgust. They will face their past as they try to run full speed ahead toward a better future. It’s just a question of whether or not that is something they will do together.

I absolutely loved the first volume, so you have no idea how excited I was when I learned that the second volume was out already. We pick up right where we left off and learn how deep Nanao’s scars truly run. I feel so bad for her, and I’m so happy to watch her slowly discover that she’s worthy. We’re also learning more about Yako and his past, and how he has more in common with Nanao than even he realized. It’s really great to see them slowly get to know each other and slowly fall in love during the process.

I’m also really excited to learn more about the supporting characters and see their friendships in action. Plus, we’re learning more about Nanao’s cousin and how deep her jealousy runs, so it’s also nice to see that karma is knocking on her door. Reito isn’t an ounce better than his wife, so I think they deserve each other. There’s so much going on that I can’t say because they’re spoilers, but phew. It looks like everyone from Nanao’s past is about to have a lot of in-fighting.

All in all, this was another amazing read and I can’t wait for the next volume. There are so many layers to this story that I truly cannot recommend it enough.

[Lou Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Someone remind me to get a copy of this book.

This series strikes a chord with me personally. I can relate to the struggle of being perceived as this dastardly thing but damn to live as a damsel who is adored by a man who will sacrifice everything to protect his love although why he loves her I don't know ???? What is this relationship type because I struggle with the more mainstream tropes but this? I will devour. I shall absolutely devour any future books released too I imagine.

on the one hand I feel terrible for the main character. The character development 👏 The relationship 🥰 If I'm being honest this was a book i could put myself into the universe of and let go of some deep rooted trauma and be a okay with it.

Not that demons and such are real but this book was liberating in a weird way for me. The art is brilliant and the cover magnificent. I like the stoic type I see.

[Emi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nanao se siente muchísimo más cómoda ahora que vive en casa de su prometido, a pesar de vivir rodeada de monstruos y fantasmas su vida es muchísimo mejor que en casa de su familia y ha empezado a tener más confianza en si misma.
Pero, claro, en la casa que ha dejado atrás, las cosas no van tan bien. Ahora que Nanao no está las tareas que ella hacía son un desastre: ahora el ex-prometido quiere recuperarla y su actual exposa la odia todavía más.
Me parece curioso que como extra aparezcan partes de la novela, está guay y hace la lectura más completa.

[Andreea · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's still somewhat rushed and fast-paced, but there's more tension and drama in this volume than in the previous one. Plus it tackles more of her trauma.

I feel like I'm just super super excited for this manga series and thus I'm not properly judging it, because I see its flaws but I'm way into it to care!

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

okay better than the last volume for sure. the drama is DRAMA-ING and it leads to a super emotional cathartic reunion between nanao and yako. the kiss was AHHHHHH!!!!!! and the explanation for the hair pin was so sad...

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel like this concept is so common hurt abused woman by her group of people reduced via a marriage contract by a man of a different group. This is one of my favorites of these themes. I like the vampire angle and she is already standing up for herself some.

[Kastie Pavlik · Rating 5 out of 5]

This so My Happy Marriage meets Something's a writing with Us (a little bit). I love it. Great art and backgrounds, and then white space when the scene demands it. This volume has several emotional moments and we see some growth and scheming. I'm enjoying the ride.

[Kelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

I get that this is someone’s fantasy—just not mine. Far too much of the worth of the female characters here seems rooted in the male affection they can attain—and I don’t foresee this story saying anything particularly interesting about that~

[dobpizzazz · Rating 5 out of 5]

yeaaaa i’m a fan

[Remna M · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good from start to finish. Delicious

[Kiley · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.75 stars

[Katja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, I loved this volume! I somehow didn't expect it to charm me this much but I'm glad it did!

[Amara · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 stars
I wish this was a bit less heavy-handed in its messaging

[Aurora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very happy with this one! It’s like My Happy Marriage + vampires + food, haha.

[Nazish Ahmed (Nazish Reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I rate this 4.5 stars.

I forgot to count this for September, so I added it today.


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[Camille Crak]

tres vibe My happy mariage mais qu'est-ce que j'aime ce genre d'histoire cdst vraiment hyper guilty pleasure

[Azbaqiyah · Rating 5 out of 5]

RTC

[scarlettraces · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not continuing

[Mk · Rating 3 out of 5]

vampires and familiar abuse

[Hisgirl85 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars I don't know where this is going with the people from the past and how they are still obsessed with someone who they regularly beat and despised. Like, she is gone, celebrate. The transfer of the scapegoat makes sense from the rest of the family, but really weak descriptions and motivations of the two main white-haired people with elements that don't really make sense. Otherwise, great