Madan no Ou to Vanadis

I read this series all in one sitting.

Madan no Ou to Senki has a vibe that is very similar to the Maouyuu series. I wouldn't call this manga a masterpiece, but everything was done very well and the read from chapter 1 to 51 was smooth and nothing bad stuck out. The battles are well illustrated/described and the transitions between strategy explanations and what was going on in the field made me want to keep turning the pages to see what would happen next.

The villains are a tad generic, but this isn't really a problem unless you're really picky about that kind of thing.

On a side note, the romance aspects are well timed and is refreshing among the majority of historical background scenes and battle tactics. The manga does end on a cliffhanger, however it was interesting enough that I will be going to the light novels to find out what happens next.

TLDR; Similar vibe to Maouyuu. Less complicated but by no means worse.

In terms of how incredible this novel is, i couldn't and wouldn't dare to go against what Gastrea said before me, because he's absolutely right - This is an amazing light novel. In terms of its sheer ability to grasp the reader and embrace them in a world incredibly dynamic and original is very rare now a days, however this novel seems to do just that.

The story itself is set in a fantasy world, but is so explicit and realistic to the extent that you can't help but be overwhelmed by the authors creativity. The way the plot is written is also very simple, but eye catching and alluring. Also unlike many other light novels , this light novel is not cliche, and is a perfect bases for what a light novel should be like.

Overall, if you enjoy books that include smartly played out combat scenes, the occasional funny and awkward moment, a touch of harem and romance scenarios and a dash of incredible characters that make you fall in love with them, then give this novel a try - You have nothing to loose anyway.