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Synopsis
An elegant new action manga for fans of Sailor Moon and the litany of comics and animation that it inspired, Land of the Lustrous is set in a far future Earth, where humanity's distant descendants live on in a small group of sexless crystalline beings who must fight off an invasion from the Moon. SHADOW OF A DOUBT Phosphophyllite is determined to find the truth about Kongō. Despite the other gems' hatred of the Lunarians, Phos tries to get closer to them in an effort to communicate. But the work is dangerous, and Phos realizes this job might be more than one gem can handle...
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Is Land of the Lustrous 5 appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This manga features action violence involving crystalline beings fighting lunar invaders, with themes of existential questioning and isolation. The protagonist attempts dangerous communication with enemies, exploring moral ambiguity.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence and existential themes.
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the unique crystalline characters, the mystery surrounding Kongō, and Phos's dangerous quest to understand the truth about their world and enemies.