I found this softcover in this handsome Little Free Library in Amherst NH while dropping off some books of my own, and was delighted to have another release copy.

I first got the manga after being curious about the original novels, and thinking the manga adaptation might be a good entry point. And I thoroughly enjoyed it - a lively story, amusing and entertaining dialog and plot twists, a heroine who's strong-willed, intelligent, and great at snarky remarks (not to mention her supernatural abilities, which cause some very funny scenes - and one extremely touching one), and some characters that I dearly want to learn more about (especially Lord Akeldama and Professor Lyall).

I eventually did read the novels and liked those too, finding that the manga adaptations are pretty faithful to the originals - even if they do have to leave out quite a bit.

[There's a TV Tropes page for the series, with lots of entertaining info; just beware of spoilers!]

I left this book in the Little Free Library (one that I hadn't known about until I spotted it while driving by en route to a different one) on this bright but VERY windy day; hope someone enjoys it!

[See other recent releases in NH here.]