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| Under the Oak Tree Volume 2 |
Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume.
The gorgeous first edition hardcover of Under the Oak Tree: Volume 2 (The Novel) will feature designed sprayed page edges, full-color patterned endpapers, foil stamping on the cover, and a ribbon bookmark!
As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection.
However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi receives a surprise visit from Princess Agnes, the renowned sorceress who might have become Riftan's wife if he'd decided to divorce Maxi after the Dragon Campaign. Not at all what Maxi expected, the princess stirs up complicated emotions and politics that could lead to monumental changes in Maxi and Riftan's relationship.
This volume collects chapters 77-133 of the original webnovel by Suji Kim.
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My Review: 4/5 Stars
Under the Oak Tree continues! Picking up from where the last book left off, Maxi has made it through her first winter in Anatol and is preparing for spring. Her magic is getting stronger day by day and she is continuing to make Calypse Castle more of a home for her and Riftan and their many knights and people. But things take an interesting turn when Princess Agnes arrives in Anatol. It was rumored that many wanted the sorceress to be Riftan’s wife so Maxi can’t help but felt a bit insecure. But the fact that she has arrived could mean trouble is brewing once more. And there is a chance Riftan may be called away for another war. I’m really enjoying the novel version of this story. As a big fan of the comic, it’s interesting to see the story play out as a novel. It’s a hope we get more details than what a comic panel can reveal. While I do think that is a bit true here, I also love that it follows the graphic novel just as closely. From where the comic is currently at, this novel isn’t too far behind! I’m excited to see the story continue in both medias. Either way, I’m still enjoying Maxi and Riftan’s story and I can’t wait for more!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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