Light Novel Thursday: Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria by Eiji Mikage

This week I’m covering Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria by Eiki Mikage.

Plot Synopsis: Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria, or The Empty Box and The Zeroth Maria, tells the story of Kazuki Hoshino, who is almost madly attached to his everyday life, and his antagonist Aya Otonashi, who suddenly transfers into his class at the end of the school year—for no less than the 13,118^th time. Without hesitation, she announces her intent to “break” him. Kazuki’s struggle to defend his everyday life begins, and the many secrets it is built on start to come to light.

Plot: This is a mystery thriller series and it’s pretty awesome. However it gets really mathy and made my brain hurt by the end of the first volume. It gets a bit less math intensive in later volumes.

Art: The art is amazing, and I really enjoy the linework’s attention to detail.

Overall: If you love mystery fantasy, read this series.

For those who like: Mystery, Fantasy, Mind-screws, Excellent Characters.

Not for those who don’t like: Any of the above, or intensive math.