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Synopsis
An elegant new action manga, 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. FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON The quest for the truth continues as Phosphophyllite finally begins the journey to the moon, hoping to communicate with the Lunarians after so many failed attempts. While the gem is shocked and angered to learn that the enemy has been able to speak all along, this also means that they can provide answers. Will Phos be able to handle the truth?
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Is Land of the Lustrous 8 appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Action manga with fighting between crystalline beings and moon invaders. Features philosophical themes about identity and truth, with moderate action violence but no gore or sexual content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, existential crisis, and deception.
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the unique crystalline protagonists, the mystery of the Lunarians, and Phosphophyllite's quest for answers about their world.