{"product_id":"nina-the-starry-bride-1-9781646518609","title":"Nina the Starry Bride 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn this fantasy shojo manga, Nina is abducted for her unique lapis lazuli eyes and forced to live as a princess, but she refuses to give up her old life. She must navigate palace intrigue and dangerous romance with Prince Azure, while also dealing with her growing feelings for him. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 176 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kodansha America, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNina, a young woman who was plucked off the streets due to her resemblance to a deceased priestess, finds herself in a peculiar situation. Is this a lucky break or a new kind of curse?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the prestigious Kodansha Manga Award, this fantasy shojo manga offers a captivating blend of palace intrigue and perilous romance, appealing to fans of The Ancient Magus Bride, The Apothecary Diaries, and Snow White With the Red Hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNina's life had been filled with hardship from the beginning. Orphaned and struggling to survive, she resorted to stealing to make ends meet. However, her life took an unexpected turn when she was abducted for her unique lapis lazuli eyes. To her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, revealed that he had ordained that she would live the life of a princess, specifically that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha, who possessed the same eyes as Nina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite her newfound fortune, Nina is determined to cling to her old ways. She refuses to give up her life of poverty and hardship without a fight. Azure, who might just be the one to match Nina's wits, poses a challenge to her resolve. However, Nina is cautious about trusting him completely. She knows that she must eventually marry another man to fulfill her royal duties, but the growing feelings she has for Azure complicate her situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Nina navigates the treacherous waters of palace politics and the complexities of her love triangle, she discovers that the true danger lies not in the external threats but in the secrets that she carries within herself. The fate of her kingdom and her own heart hang in the balance, and Nina must make difficult choices that will shape her destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its intricate plot, captivating characters, and stunning artwork, this manga is a must-read for fans of fantasy and romance. It explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the price of power, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Nina's journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 238g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 208 x 147 x 16 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781646518609\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RIKACHI","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44735054676218,"sku":"9781646518609","price":9.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1699031502048_book.jpg?v=1699193405","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/nina-the-starry-bride-1-9781646518609","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}