Is it too soon to start “shipping” characters? Because I Love Lucia and Quinn (or the prospect of them at least).
This has beautiful artwork and sweet, love-able characters.
I’m looking forward to learning more about each person and the inner workings of the world and the war.

Review to come November 1st on my blog (and also on other places like Goodreads).

I received this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange of an honest review.

🥰 Lucia was such a sweet, wonderful, adorable, fun character. I loved reading how she came to live in the house and how she and the daughter of the man who saved her became such good friends. I did feel for her as she was an elf and had to hide her real self because humans weren't too happy with elves. I hope that in the next book she is able to come out more as her real self. I also loved how she treated Modus from the start, before he was called Modus. Everyone else just saw a suit of armor, and she treated him better.
🥰 I loved Modus, and I loved seeing him grown more and more alive with each bit of the story. I loved that he was falling for Lucia, see him protect her, that rose scene was just SQUEE, and all the other things. I am curious how much more he will come alive in the next volumes.
🥰 While I am still a bit on the fence about the courtmage, I mean, he is very punchable, he is also sexy, hot and I guess he doesn't all have bad intentions. I do love how he tries to help out Lucia with magic and such when he notices that she has an affinity for it. Plus, well, some things happen and this is a solution I guess.
🥰 Knave! The adorable kitty that wanders the castle and is super adorable and cute. Also, such a fitting name for a castle kitty.
🥰 Kirsi x the prince/king. OMG, the tension between these two. They are meant to be married, from kids it has been arranged, so I was a bit worried if they would even match/have chemistry, but OH BOY, they do. I love how they are both shy, but both want to be together. This is certainly going to be a great marriage.
🥰 I love how Lucia provides some winggirl action between these two. Telling Kirsi to talk to the king/prince and for the king/prince to talk to Kirsi. Setting them up so they cannot avoid each other. Teehee.
🥰 Baynard and Peres??? HELLO??? I ship those two so MUCH. They are so adorable, sweet, and I love that they found a way to make this all work.
🥰 On that point, thank you so much to the writer for the bonus chapter! EEEEEEEPPPPP!
🥰 Loved the Behind the Scenes bit, always love it when books (especially graphic novels/manga) do this. Give us a glimpse in the concepts of the characters, more illustrations.
🥰 The underlying issues that the characters have. Kirsi has a wine problem. Baynard has an issue with confidence and when things go dark he retreats/gets angry. Lucia is of course hiding the fact she is an elf/fairy.
🥰 The art was so pretty, so dynamic, so fun. I would love to see this one as an animation!

🤔 While I could understand some of her motives, I wasn't happy when Lucia put that pixie in a lamp. I get it girl, you want deets on elves, magic, and all the other things, but this is NOT the way.

All in all, I desperately need the second volume. This was one of my most anticipated reads of 2024 and BOY it delivered. This was sweet, romantic, magical, and more! Recommended!

In a world where fairies and humans are at war it’s important for Lucia to keep her secret hidden, rescued by the kind at an early age she spends her days being a lady in waiting for Lady Kirsi. While accompanying Lady Kirsi at a royal tournament she’s drawn to a magically animated suited armor knight. Soon the armored knight is ordered to watch over Lucia as her protection, what becomes of this companionship is something mesmerizing.

SCREAMING INTO TRAFFIC SKSKSKSKS
THIS WAS SO ENCHANTING!!!

I absolutely loved every second of this graphic novel, I found myself flying through this because I just needed more.

Lucia is absolutely adorable and she deserves the world, Modeus already has my heart and nothing better happen to him or I’m starting my own war.

This ended rather abruptly which is unfortunate but this is a WEBTOON comic so you bet your a** I’m running over there to continue reading this story!

Thank you NetGalley and Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Press for giving me this arc in exchange for my honest review!

This was absolutely ADORABLE! The art style is enchanting and the characters’ individual personalities really stood out. We got a solid start to the story and I cannot wait to find out what happens next. Modeus is definitely my favorite!

The only “drawback” is that I felt that the end of the story for this volume was abrupt. It felt more like an end of a chapter than the end of a book.

The story leaves you wanting for more, and has tropes like found family, lgbt characters, enemies to lovers, etc. I adored purpah’s illustration, they are beautiful and absolutely magical! Lucia’s wings are gorgeous (as is she) and something about her and Modeus is giving if wall-e met iron giant. I’m so glad this is getting published, but I will definitely be continuing to read it on webtoon🤩

The webtoon of ‘Suitor Armor’ was recommended to me by a friend, and while I didn't initially get into it, finding an ARC was a game-changer. I'm so glad I gave it a chance!

Plot: ★★★★★
The plot is marvellous and incredibly well-written. The story weaves together elements of fantasy, romance, and adventure in a way that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

Character: ★★★★★
The characters are gorgeously crafted. Lucia is a brilliant protagonist, strong and relatable, while Modeus is incredibly lovable and complex. Their interactions and development throughout the story are captivating.

Illustrations: ★★★★★
The illustrations are stunning. Each page is a visual treat, enhancing the story and bringing the characters and world to life in vibrant detail.

Engagement: ★★★★★
This book is highly engaging. It's one of those reads that you can't put down, and you're constantly eager to see what happens next. Readers are sure to be enchanted by the world and the characters.

Readability: ★★★★★
The readability is wonderful. The prose flows smoothly, making it easy to immerse yourself in the story. It's accessible yet richly detailed, perfect for both young adult and adult readers.

Enjoyment: ★★★★★
I found ‘Suitor Armor’ to be an incredibly enjoyable read. It's definitely a new favourite of mine. The combination of a well-crafted plot, endearing characters, and beautiful illustrations makes it a standout.

‘Suitor Armor’ by Melanie Pulsipher is a fantastic read that seamlessly blends a captivating plot, lovable characters, and stunning illustrations. It's a highly engaging book that is sure to become a favourite for many. Whether you're a fan of the webtoon or new to the story, this book is a must-read.

LOVED loved loved this one! I was familiar with the WebToon version of this comic and enjoyed it, so seeing it now has its own book/volume set is wonderful. Many people at the library talk about their favorite Webtoons (Lore Olympus, I'm looking at you) so it's great that I can recommend another to them. The animation is beautiful, and the story itself is lovely. I'm excited to read the next volume!

I’ve loved Suitor Armor since it came out on WEBTOON. I was so excited to see that it’s being published as a book. The art is extra beautiful in this format, and going back to the beginning of this lovely story was so much fun. I highly recommend this graphic novel, and can’t wait until the rest of the series is released like this!

Suitor Armor tells such a sweet but also difficult story. It’s full of characters you’ll love and some you’ll hate. I absolutely love this fantasy story.

*note: I’ll post reviews externally during release week, as requested by the publisher.*

I am in love with this book. I already love the connection between Lucia and Modeus and can’t wait to see what happens next. I am so interested in Lucia’s backstory and finding out more about how she ended up in the court.

The art is beautiful and the detail in the characters alone is amazing. I loved seeing the outfit and character design drafts at the end!

This was such a fun quick read!

I read a lot of dark fantasy/sci-fi books and that can take a toll, this was perfect for in between books. Plus it has it all, magic, friendship, danger and romance, also the most important thing for me is the queer representation in a fantasy book it is “Chefs kiss” ✨💕
5⭐️

Thank you to the Author and illustrator Purpah for sharing your incredible art with us.
Big thank you to Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Press and NetGalley for my free copy of “Suitor Armor, Volume 1”

I received this advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

There is so much happening here it's hard to sum up without spoilers. So.

Magic mysterious suit of armor. Female lead hiding her identity with a somewhat tragic past. Mysterious things are happening and I can smell the intrigue from here. Signs that yes this will be a romance but how? The question on all our minds.

And interesting medieval fantasy set up with magic and some mayhem already. This is a webtoon turned into a novel so this would go in GN. Fit for YA and adults.

I read Suitor Armor way back when it was first being published on WebToon. It's amazing to see that it's come so far it's getting print editions! The story is fantastic, whilst pulling from classical fairy tale story elements. The over-arching plot line of Lucia hiding her true identity, that she is a fairy, a people who are enemies of the kingdom, is so good. This first novel is evenly passed, but it is on the slower side. If I remember correctly, this volume only has episodes 1 to 17, which isn't even a 1/4 of the way into the entire story. They also ended the volume in a slightly awkward spot, it's not one of the natural cliffhangers, so it feels strangely abrupt. The art style I absolutely adore. It's what drew me to Suitor Armor when it was first being published online! After reading this volume, I'm totally going to reread the entire webcomic from the start to the most recent chapter!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

Suitor Armor (Volume One) by Purpah
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This graphic novel follows Lady-in-waiting Lucia who live in a world where the kingdom she lives in is at war with fairies. And wouldn’t you know, she’s a fairy but has kept that a secret nearly her whole life. During a royal tournament the kingdoms mage introduces a suit of enchanted armor as the next challenger in the competition and right away Lucia becomes interested in the armor and so begins a bond between outcasts.

This graphic novel was very cute but way too short in my opinion (yes I know it is only volume one but it ended so abruptly…). I enjoyed the characters and the humor we get to see throughout the book. It definitely grabbed my attention and makes me want to know what happens next both in the budding romance that seems to be forming, as well as in the larger conflict between humans and fairies!

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this arc in return for my honest review!

Check out Suitor Armor on November 12th!

This was a fantastic story. I love Lucia she is mysterious and strong willed but kind. I am already looking forward to volume 2. The storyline and art all top notch.

Love the LGBT REP and the relationship between Lucia and the suit of armor. I hope they end up together and are able to live freely in their truth.

I started reading this when it was just starting on WebToons and I am so happy that it is getting a bind up! Super cute and charming story and I can't wait for it to continue!

An absolutely charming graphic novel set within a Medieval like realm where humans are at war with fairy-kind, but when a young fairy girl is brought into the household of the future queen, she soon learns that outcasts can come in all shapes and sizes.

Lucia’s time at court takes a dazzling turn when she accompanies Lady Kirsi to a royal tournament that calls together all of the kingdom's brave knights for a competition of strength and wit. A magically animated suit of armor, brought to life by Norrix the court mage's complicated enchantment spell, enters the ring and challenges the winning knight. Lucia is immediately attracted to the armor's dark, mysterious charm and lovingly names him Modeus. Bonded by their mutual status as outcasts within the kingdom, the two begin to develop an unlikely yet thrilling connection and sparks (both metaphorical and magical) fly.

This is a very sweet and wholesome story with a lot of mysteries forming in volume 1 that I'm eager to see resolved in future installments. Lucia is a young and naive protagonist but with a kind heart and eager curiosity when it comes to learning magic. Her budding relationship with Modeus seems like it could lean into something romantic, but I'm almost hoping that this just becomes a very strong and loving friendship.

The illustrations were equally charming and fit with the story perfectly. While we do see very few fairies in this volume, I do hope to see more in future installments. Their illustrations were the best by far.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book.

What an interesting concept! I love the mix of magic, fantasy, and court intrigue. Lucia is easy to root for, and I love that she is open-minded to all the possibilities of what could happen with this magic. I can't wait to read the rest!

This was super cute (as a certified Monster Lover TM) and the art style reminds me of steven universe for some reason! I'm really looking forward to the rest of the graphic novels, especially to see if the Mage gets more attention (idk how to do eyeball emojis on desktop)

Very cute art that reminds me a lil of Steven Universe almost. Engaging story with well blocked scenes. I enjoyed this!