Nina the Starry Bride Vol. 03

Nina the Starry Bride Vol. 03

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, the girl with eyes the color of lapis lazuli, is scouted by the second prince of Fortna, Azure, to replace priestess-princess Alisha, who died just before she was to be married off to the prince of Galgada. Azure, who has a similar background to Nina serving as the double for the deceased prince she he was a child, finds himself drawn to Nina and promises to find a way to break of the engagement.

Unfortunately, to save Azure from the king himself, Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada and leaves Fortna before Azure can object. But the crown prince of Galgada, Sett, known for his penchant for violence, might not allow this plan to come to fruition.

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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