Adapted by Mo9Rang
Abigail’s brother comes to visit, and he treats her horribly. Not only does he berate her for not producing an heir, he insults her body and makes her feel self-conscious. His meetings with Sabrian also leave a bad taste in the king's mouth. On the sweet side of things, Blanche tries to help Verite experience the outside world, and that leads to curiosity for both of them about the ocean. Abigail and Sabrian decide to plan a trip to the ocean under the auspices of a royal visit, and Verite gets to come along in a smaller mirror.
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Adapted and illustrated by Chika Mizube with character designs by Peperon
On the way to Galbraith, Lord Aristide catches a special monster for Melphie, one she’s only read about: a giant fish called a zanas that she can’t wait to prepare for the knights who are mostly sustaining themselves on porridge and other meals without meat. Melphie also becomes concerned about her fiancé and the amount of magical energy building up inside of him, which can lead to toxins overwhelming his body. 
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Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 Publisher: Vertical (Kodansha) Publication Date: May 5, 2026 ISBN: 9781647295806 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Romance, LGBTQ+, BL, School Life, Adaptations, Kodansha 
Illustrated by Majiko!
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Grades 7-12 Publisher: VIZ Media Publication Date: Mar 10, 2026 ISBN: 9781974761814 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, Adaptations, Fantasy, School Life, Magic, VIZ Media 
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Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Grades 7-12 Publisher: VIZ Media Publication Date: Jan 27, 2026 ISBN: 9781974756988 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, Fantasy, Mythology, Adaptations, VIZ Media 
Adapted by Cierra
In the kingdom of Elpasa, a princess named Beatrice is taken captive as the neighboring Empire invades. She is sold to a noble family as a slave, something Beatrice knows all to well from her early life. The invading force, led by the intimidating Duke Alessandro, as well as several knights, intimidate Beatrice and are all people she hopes to never see again once she fades into the background in her new life. Beatrice knows how to lay low; as soon as they cross the border into the Empire, she melts into old slave persona. She cuts off her gorgeous flowing locks, ditches her long, billowy skirts, and becomes the unassuming Chloe, ever amenable and focused solely on tidying and serving. 
Adapted by HereLee, illustrated by SUMPUL
Rashta is now the empress of the Western Empire, but she finds herself in a difficult position thanks to the council of Count Ergi — she made herself the empress of the commoners, and now none of the nobles are on her side. In the Eastern Kingdom, Navier and Heinrey prepare for their public wedding and the night that will follow. Heinrey fears disappointing Navier. Sovieshu, who was invited to the wedding, is furious and pleads with Navier to change her mind about everything even though he's already gone ahead with his part of the plan. 
Adapted by Gou Tanabe
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12, Adult Publisher: Dark Horse Publication Date: Dec 23, 2025 ISBN: 9781506746340 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: High School, Suitability: Adult, Manga, Horror, Adaptations, Science Fiction, Dark Horse 
Adapted by Mo9Rang
Now that the entire royal family knows of Verite, they seem to all want his council! And it seems he’s no ordinary magic mirror, as Abigail and Blanche find out on a recent visit to the tower of mages. Later, Sabrian’s half brother, Raven, worms his way into Abigail's life by asking Abigail for help with designing his clothes. Some folks aren't certain that his intentions are all pure. Verite begins to investigate Abigail’s magical ability, which is based in curses and poisons — fitting for the evil queen of the Snow White stories. He also questions Sabrian’s affection for Abigail — is it just familial? Is it more? 
Adapted and illustrated by Chika Mizube with character designs by Peperon
Melphiera and the "Blood Mad Duke," Aristide get to know each other better over a slain Royal Moodle that has been broken down for its valuable fleece and expertly butchered. Melphiera then begins to prepare it for human consumption, and all the knights insist on trying it first to avoid the noble couple any discomfort later. This makes His Grace very impatient, but eventually Melphiera declares taste testing over, and the two enjoy a delicious meal of monster meat. Later, the Duke and Melphiera's father arrange the particulars of their marriage and joining their noble houses, and Melphiera packs up to move immediately so as to not be stuck in Marchalrayd during the harsh winter months. Everything is moving very quickly, and she wonders why the Duke would want to marry her! |
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