A review by iffer
The Earl and the Fairy, Volume 1 by Ayuko, Mizue Tani

2.0

I haven't read the light novels, so I didn't have high or low expectations from already knowing the story. My lackluster response is likely my own fault, since I know that I don't generally enjoy shojo unless it's been recommended specifically to me by a friend who knows my reading preferences well. If you generally enjoy shojo, then I would recommend this. I really enjoy manga art of historical European settings, and the treasure hunt/fugitive/romance aspects of the story seem like they'll make a fun read. This just isn't my cup of tea (though I find the mysterious servant side characters and talking cat interesting), because the main character is a pretty standard awkward girl, and the main love interest is angsty. I mean, I just couldn't get past the angsty guy who has to be reformed by love or some odd girl thing after it literally said in the book, "His kindness and harshness are both facets of his sadness." Bleeeeeeh.