In Land of the Lustrous, Vol. 3, Phosphophyllite struggles with fear and self-doubt, leading to a lonely winter where they stay awake while others sleep. With new legs and a desire to fight, Phos is mortified by their own failure. Fans of Sailor Moon will love this elegant action manga filled with danger and self-discovery.

Land of the Lustrous, Vol. 3

SEARCHING FOR PURPOSE In a world inhabited by crystalline lifeforms called The Lustrous, every unique gem must fight for their way of life against the threat of lunarians who would turn them into decorations. Phosphophyllite, the most fragile and brittle of gems, longs to join the battle. When Phos is instead assigned to complete a natural history of their world, it sounds like a dull and pointless task. But this new job brings Phos into contact with Cinnabar, a gem forced to live in isolation. Can Phos’s seemingly mundane assignment lead both Phos and Cinnabar to the fulfillment they desire?

Land of the Lustrous, Vol. 3

Haruko Ichikawa