Cherry Magic Volume Six is the latest installment in the popular manga series Cherry Magic by Yuu Toyota. The story follows Adachi, a socially awkward office worker who discovers he has the ability to read the minds of anyone who touches him. This newfound power leads to a series of comedic and heartwarming encounters as Adachi navigates the ups and downs of romance. In this volume, Adachi's relationship with his co-worker and love interest, Kurosawa, continues to develop as they face new challenges and deepen their connection. The main focus of this volume is the couple's struggle to communicate their feelings and overcome their insecurities. The volume also introduces new characters and further explores the theme of accepting oneself and finding happiness.
At the beginning of this volume, we learn about Max Griffin’s backstory. As a boy, he tried to free a family of elves but he was caught and sentenced for aiding in the escape of war prisoners. Upon escaping, he begins to work with the elves to attack the council.
Good thing my bedtime is a little later than his, or else I d never have gotten my chance to read the latest installment of our son s favorite Amulet series so devoted is he that he keeps Books 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the back seat of the car for easy access, to pull out anytime to escape the second-worst-in-the-country, endless traffic. Book 5 definitely has intriguing uncertainty woven throughout, even as it reveals unexpected backstories of Max whose evil power is actually a result of desperately seeking justice when he was a young child and Trellis who goes back in time to return with important secrets.
The volume also introduces new characters and further explores the theme of accepting oneself and finding happiness. Overall, Cherry Magic Volume Six offers fans of the series more of the charming and enjoyable storytelling that they have come to love..
[Graphic Novel Mini Reviews] Amulet Books 5, 6 and 7 by Kazu Kibuishi
This year I have been really enjoying the Amulet series! Right from the first volume, I was totally hooked. The storylines are all fast-paced and interesting, the artwork is incredible, and I just love the characters!
If you missed my reviews of the first four books, feel free to check out the links below:
- The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi
- The Stonekeeper’s Curse (Amulet #2) by Kazu Kibuishi
- The Cloud Searchers (Amulet #3) by Kazu Kibuishi
- The Last Council (Amulet #4) by Kazu Kibuishi
I recently received books 5-7 all at once from my local library. Since we are nearing the end of the year, I decided to put all of the reviews into one post.
WARNING: There will be spoilers in the comments below. Feel free to scroll and simply check out the illustrations 🙂
Prince of the Elves (Amulet #5) by Kazu Kibuishi
Wow, I thought the last volume took a dark turn… this one was even darker.
At the beginning of this volume, we learn about Max Griffin’s backstory. As a boy, he tried to free a family of elves but he was caught and sentenced for aiding in the escape of war prisoners. Upon escaping, he begins to work with the elves to attack the council.
Meanwhile, in the current timeline, Em and the Elf prince train together. But things quickly take a turn when Trellis enters the void, forcing Em to go in after him. The two also learn a great deal about the stones and the voices.
Escape from Lucien (Amulet #6) by Kazu Kibuishi
In this volume, we see max convince the team to take on the voice. Unfortunately, Max was no match for the power of the voice. Max loses his life as the voice ages him forward until he is nothing but bones.
This may be my favorite book of the series! I loved that we really saw the team come together in this volume. We also met a wonderful new character that I can’t wait to see again! I also enjoyed that as a reader, we got to spend a lot of time with just Navin and his storyline!
Firelight (Amulet #7) by Kazu Kibuishi
In this volume, Em and Trellis continue to learn more about their curse and what role the shadows have been playing. When presented with memories in the void, Em falls to the power of the stone…
This one took a turn that I had been expecting, but dreading. I’ve got high hopes for the next book and I am certainly very interested to see how things progress from where we left things in this volume!
Thanks for reading!
In this volume, Em and Trellis continue to learn more about their curse and what role the shadows have been playing. When presented with memories in the void, Em falls to the power of the stone…
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Reviews for "Exploring the Themes of Love and Acceptance in Cherry Magic Volume Six"
1. Sara - 2/5: I was disappointed with "Cherry Magic Volume Six". The story felt rushed and the character development was lacking. It felt like the author tried to tie up all loose ends quickly without giving proper closure to certain plot points. I also didn't feel a strong emotional connection to the characters in this volume. Overall, I expected more from the conclusion of this series.
2. Mark - 3/5: While I enjoyed the previous volumes of "Cherry Magic", Volume Six fell flat for me. The pacing was off, and certain events felt forced and contrived. The resolution of the main conflict was unsatisfying and left many loose ends. The character arcs also felt underdeveloped, making it hard to fully invest in their journeys. I was hoping for a stronger conclusion to this series, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations.
3. Emily - 2/5: I found "Cherry Magic Volume Six" to be quite disappointing. The story felt convoluted and confusing, with too many unnecessary subplots that didn't contribute much to the overall narrative. The pacing was inconsistent, jumping between different storylines without proper transitions. Additionally, the ending felt rushed and lacked a sense of closure. I had high hopes for the finale of this series, but sadly, it didn't deliver for me.