世界の半分

by かわい有美子, 葛西リカコ (イラスト)

皇子・エルヴァン率いる残虐非道な大国に攻め込まれ、カイの故郷は今まさに滅びようとしていた。生き延びていつか必ず祖国の再興を、と父王に託されたカイは、亡くなった姉姫に扮し城を後にする。けれどぬかりないエルヴァンの放った追っ手に捕まり、彼の女奴隷にされてしまう。「世界の半分がある」と謳われる華やかな大国の都へ連れ去られ、彼のハーレムに閉じ込められたカイは男であることを隠したまま、エルヴァンの閨に侍ることになるが──!?

253 pages, Paperback

First published December 21, 2015

Reviews

[Commie Simpson · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me more than three years to finally be able to appreciate this book. A perfect example of how timing is key to enjoyment.

This is such a beautiful book, both the content and the illustrations. A fairytale-liked story dyed in a melancholic and tranquil blue, and yet behind the delicate blue veil are golden sparks of gentle happiness. An exquisite balance of profound sadness, uncertainty, and hope. Beautiful verses and images, with endearing characters and a plotline that flows gracefully like a sweet spring in the forest. And did I mention that the top gave off a Richard Gere vibe?

Like that nostalgic gentle wind that caresses one's cheeks on a fall morning, this book brought so much comfort and tenderness to my heart, and made me forget, even if it was only temporary, all the anxiety and depressing things of the day.

Lovely, so very lovely book.