Long time ago, I only read novels.

And in that novel reading, dark fantasy was surprisingly one of my favorite genres of fantasy. I say surprisingly because when it comes to manga, I prefer lighter and humorous stories. While I will read the occasional “darker manga,” it’s not too often that I pick it up.

However, Fairy Tale Battle Royale is an exception. Last year I had read the first volume of this slightly creepy but extremely imaginative story, but didn’t share my thoughts with anyone at the time.

Today we are remedying that!

When I saw that the bookstore I shopped at for the recent manga shopping video I did on Beneath the Tangles, I knew it was one of the manga I wanted to pick up and review.

I am so excited to share my (non-spoiler) thoughts on Fairy Tale Battle Royale, a manga that I have continued to think about far after I finished it!

Written by Laura A. Grace

Growing up, Laura A. Grace dreamed of being a Sailor Scout and searching for the seven dragon balls so she could make a wish. Those dreams have continued to inspire her as co-founder and co-organizer of the devotional Finding God in Anime as well as a writer and YouTuber for Beneath the Tangles, a website that blends discussion of anime and Christianity. When she’s not busy filming YouTube videos to convince others to read her favorite manga titles, you can find her playing video games with her husband and three children. Come see what manga she is reading and recommending on her YouTube channel, Laura A. Grace!

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