The Crown of Rutile Quartz: Volume 1 by Surume Enoki

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


With all the different light novel titles that are being published in the West today, it is inevitable that some series fall through the cracks and don’t get the attention they deserve. The Crown of Rutile Quartz is one of those titles.

Mixing kingdom building and warfare, Rutile Quartz is a series that gets the foundations right.

It succeeds in laying the foundations by giving detailed focus to the protagonist, Slaine. Becoming a member of the royal family represents a steep learning curve as Slaine is forced to transform from a meek commoner into a confident member of royalty, and with each new subject he learns, we see him develop bit by bit into the king he’ll eventually become.

Aside from Slaine, other aspects, such as warfare and romance, are also worth mentioning. Whilst only making up a small part of the first volume, the themes of romance are sweet and add a level of vulnerability to the main characters. Meanwhile, the author’s use of warfare tactics is well-researched and fits within the narrative of a medieval fantasy world.



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