Fairy Tail: Volume 9 by Hiro Mashima

Lucy ends up disappearing out of the Fairy Tail guild in a very random manner meaning Natsu and everyone else begins to wonder where she currently is. She becomes undecided if she should come back or not and during this scene, she encounters former guild member Loke. Loke was one of the most powerful celestial wizards while he was currently still in Fairy Tail and Lucy sees that his life might have to end because he needs to be saved from danger. Will Lucy help this young poor wizard or let life go on the way it must?

I think this volume is kind of the same as any other but this one had a story that is a lot similar to a typical fairy tale itself. The cover looks colorful, especially since it is very very pink. It also looked child-friendly despite the actual story being a bit too violent. The scene where Loke is about to lose his life had quite some flashing graphics even though it is black and white. When the story temporarily ends, I like how there are extras at the back of each volume in which a reader can enjoy the passion of reading manga a bit longer. This volume, in particular, is something I would recommend to a fourteen-year-old because there isn't a lot of explicit or inappropriate content in my personal opinion.

Reviewed by Hannah Rachel, Grade 10
Central Library