The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 20

魔法使いの嫁 [Mahōtsukai no Yome] #20

by Kore Yamazaki

Eye of the StormWhat is love? Hate? What are blessings and curses? In battle, Philomela takes up the thurisaz rune Chise gave her, and the catastrophe swirling around the Sargant Family crashes to a close. Chise and Elias return home for a brief respite, but Chise must still pay a price for wielding the power of dragons. The rumblings of beasts permeate the shadows... The Hunt is about to begin.

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult, Paranormal, Comics

Kindle Edition

First published April 12, 2024

About the author

Name (in native language) : ヤマザキコレ

Born in Hokkaido. Also known as Yamao Mitsu.

Reviews

[Leandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5
Not so patiently waiting for the next one

[Chelsea · Rating 1 out of 5]

I need to finally give up on reading this series. I absolutely loved the world building and main characters when it started but the story started changing a lot since Chise joined the alchemy school. I kept waiting it to go back and be as good as it was prior but it’s time to come to terms with that not going to happen.

I don’t find the alchemy story lines as interesting and doesn’t make sense to me of why Chise should attend and focus on any of it when they still have so much to learn about the magic world and being a mage instead. There are also SO MANY characters now that pop in and out and varying stories and side stories and it’s hard to keep track of what’s going on. This is a series that would REALLY benefit from a summary and character list at the beginning of each volume.

[Moriah Venable · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took me a long time to get my hands on this. I am glad I was able to before Searchohio closes for a few months.

Not much really happens this volumes but there are seeds planted for what is to come with the Red Dragon. Thought a lot of it what confusing. I don't know if Chise will become involved with that somehow. It is hinted that Rian has some romantic interest in his guardian Torrey, who rebuffs him.

Philomena and Rian also talk, though I am not entirely sure what their conflict was besides their rivalry.

Elias gets jealous but determines he is only jealous when Chise is around certain people.

I am looking forward to the next volume.

[Matthew Manchester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing really happens in this book, it's mostly the hints and mystery lore for the arc we just started. But there's something spooky and delightful about it. Solid volume. I also enjoy how all the previous characters and arcs are factoring into this new arc instead of just moving on like many other series does. There's a culmination effect building, seemingly for this arc, that feels like it's gonna pay off big. We'll see. I'm excited to keep reading. (Though I am caught up for now, rip)

[Blah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pinaise ça faisait longtemps que j'attendais cette suite. Plus d'un an depuis le dernier tome en France.
Et forcément, j'ai hâte de lire la suite. Ou de relire depuis le tout début peut-être ?
En tout cas ça fait plaisir de retrouver Elias, Chise et tout ce petit monde.

[dobpizzazz · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.25)

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

In which the kids learn about prosthetics and visit family for the holidays. Rumors abound that the red dragon has awoken!

[Katja · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 stars. I adore the series but this was just assortment of scenes with so. many. characters. A character list is desperately needed...

[Alyssa Denfeld · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can never say anything bad about this series. It’s the amazing and continues to be. If anything happens to Chise and Elias I be angry

[DonutKnow · Rating 3 out of 5]

I kind of like it for the lore, but because it’s been a while since Ainsworth x Chise, I get a bit surprised by it…

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️
Little all over the place but looking forward to what it’s setting up.

[Belén Coronel Blanes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ahora no solo tengo que leer la extraña relación entre Chise y Elias sino que también la de Lian con Tory. Dios, ¿cuál es el problema con el autor que hace relaciones turbias entre pibes de 16 con adultos? Adultos que dicho sea de paso son inmaduros emocionalmente y son totalmente incapaces de ser responsables sobre una persona. Sé que es fantasía, pero hay cosas que no.

[Kira · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great volume as usual! Only reason I didn’t give five stars was because the dialogue felt disjointed in a few areas.

[Skye (Skye's Scribblings) · Rating 3 out of 5]

8/25 Not crazy about an entire setup volume, but I'm in this series for the long haul.