Nina the Starry Bride Vol. 01

Nina the Starry Bride Vol. 01

Nina was plucked off the streets because she resembled a dead priestess–but is this a lucky break, or a new kind of curse? Winner of the Kodansha Manga Award, this fantasy shojo manga features intertwining constellations of palace intrigue and perilous romance, for fans of The Ancient Magus’ Bride, The Apothecary Diaries, and Snow White With the Red Hair.

Nina had a rough start to life, orphaned and stealing to survive, only to be abducted for her unusual lapis lazuli eyes. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess…specifically, that of the recently deceased priestess-princess, Alisha, who had her same eyes. Despite her changing fortune, Nina won’t give up her old life without a fight. Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits, but how much can she trust him? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another…?

Biographical Notes:

RIKACHI debuted in 2004. Nina the Starry Bride is Rikachi’s first series to be published in English.

Title Notes:

Winner of the 46th Annual Kodansha Manga Award for Shojo, one of the most prestigious awards in manga. Others that have won this award include Sailor Moon, Fruits Basket, Kimi ni Todoke, Perfect World, and A Condition Called Love.

For fans of sociopolitical complexities and conflicts of honor and heart, the heartstrings are tightened and twisted with every chapter.

With exquisite costume and character designs, the artwork transports readers to another land.

Fans requested the digital Kodansha title for a print edition.

More details on RIKACHI:

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