Yumeji: Eden of Witches Volume 4

When a young witch apprentice loses her home and mentor to witch hunts, can she awaken her druid-like powers and flee to safety? Humankind and nature are at odds in volume 4 of this epic Ghibli-esque fantasy manga, perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke , Nausicaä , and Witch Hat Atelier! In a world devastated by humankind and forsaken by plants and animals, only witches have the power to communicate with nature. Thanks to Oak, Pili has escaped from the Fruditilla fortress and its supervising witch-turned-patron-saint. There, from the dungeon where they were both imprisoned, she has freed a new companion. Mistreated by her captor for days, this friend is only barely able to walk. . . . To save her, Pili has no choice: she must set out in search of amurds and concoct a remedy as soon as possible! However, Oak is reluctant and suggests abandoning the young woman, fearing she will slow them down, which infuriates his protégée. How will the two companions manage to find common ground? Eden of Witches is a magical and lushly illustrated coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke , Nausicaä , and Witch Hat Atelier , brought expertly to life by rising star manga artist Yumeji. It will sweep readers away into a fairytale where witches and their familiars are the last keepers of the natural world.