Lucia and the Loom: Weaving Her Way to Happiness Manga Reviews

Love the noble political intrigue combined with the look at commoner and merchant commerce. Fashion is the name of the game in this story, and the art captures that combination of form and function perfectly. The story is driven by the main character’s goals and dreams, not by a romance plot. There are hints to a later romance thread, but seeing how it comes to fruition over time is part of the charm of this story. Every character is so funny and charming, with their own quirks, worries, dreams, and motivations. Extremely bespoke views on how fashion ties into the societal roles people are forced to play AND how fashion can set them free from that as well. The magic system being a background element that plays a role in the story without becoming the “magic macguffin that fixes everything” is truly a stroke of genius and a mark of excellent world building/writing. The pacing is excellent, the style is impeccable, and I want more of it ASAP. This is exactly the type of magical realism fantasy story I wanted. If you’re obsessed with the genre but sick of the same old romance tropes, miscommunication nonsense, and rehashed drama points, you need to get in on this story instead. You will not regret a second spent reading this!