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randi_jo 's review for:
A Magical Girl Retires
by Park Seolyeon
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Serious magical girl stories will always get me right in the heart. The overarching themes of this one being of the power imbalance between those who are most like girls (not always just girls but those that fit the bill) and everyone else and the idea of giving the weakest the power of justice. But also that there should always be a price to be paid for balance.
The f/f relationship is cute, just the blossoming of something which amongst all the chaos and insecurities, feels extremely wholesome. The little chapter illustrations were also cute and I enjoyed the addition of them.
Pros:
💳 Fun, modern, magical realism version of the magical girl tropes.
💳 The real evil is ambiguous and intangible.
💳 Cute blossoming f/f relationship.
Cons:
💳 Fast ending that makes you wish there was more. Is this really a con? Who knows.
The f/f relationship is cute, just the blossoming of something which amongst all the chaos and insecurities, feels extremely wholesome. The little chapter illustrations were also cute and I enjoyed the addition of them.
Pros:
💳 Fun, modern, magical realism version of the magical girl tropes.
💳 The real evil is ambiguous and intangible.
💳 Cute blossoming f/f relationship.
Cons:
💳 Fast ending that makes you wish there was more. Is this really a con? Who knows.