The ancient magus bride: a fairy in need: 5 (the ancient magus bride, 5) - Softcover

"Bride has what you might call a humdinger of a premise..." --Glenn Kenny, New York Times ..".the execution is so strong that I'm ready to follow wherever it leads. The Ancient Magus' Bride is a generous work, full of magic and mystery." --Anime News Network

The Ancient Magus' Bride is an ongoing manga series that includes captivating artwork and colour inserts in each volume. Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fated encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice and his wife.