The Light Conjurer by Gene ~ a Review

by MK French

Robin is a summoner whose conjuring attempts go wrong. Even so, he dreams of defeating a dragon. When Robin summons a mysterious prince, he's coerced into going to an abandoned castle where a dragon lives. Can they face the challenge of a legendary beast?

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February 2024; YUZU comics; ebook (146 pages); manga

Gene is a Taiwanese comic, and this volume has been translated into Engish and presented by Yuzu Comics. There are various levels of magic in this world, and Robin hopes that if he defeats a dragon, he must advance up to Star Level so others won't mock him anymore. As a mere entry level mage, we first meet him acting more like a scam artist. His spells continually backfire or come out completely wrong, which leads to being mocked. Even worse, his hero father was pitied because of Robin's poor skill. We follow Robin's attempt to hunt above his level and get chased around; that's when he summons a young prince by accident. The prince says he'll lead Robin to his kingdom for a reward, but that is the castle with the dragon.

The art style is like other manga, and it takes a bit for the story to get going because we need the back story. It makes us feel bad for Robin, and root for him when he goes to the forest. While it isn't good that Kyle tricked Robin into heading into the dragon's castle, we see how the plot turns and what Robin's magical skill really is. It's a fun start to what is sure to be a fun series.

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Born and raised in New York City, M.K. French started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and a golden retriever.

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