Ugly Princess #6

Natsumi Aida's Ugly Princess reaches its sixth volume with a cover that perfectly captures the series' gentle, fairy-tale heart — a softly smiling girl with flowing teal hair rests serenely amid twisting dark vines and a blooming pink rose, golden ornaments tucked into her locks. The contrast between the thorny tendrils and her peaceful expression hints at a story where beauty and hardship intertwine in the most tender ways. If you've been following this charming 2017 shojo journey, volume six looks like a deeply satisfying continuation.