I love the art style of this graphic novel. We’re getting more growth in Modeus in this one and I can’t wait to see where the story goes from here. I do feel like we don’t actually get much story in each installment. As pretty as it is, it feels like after two volumes we’re still in the very introductory chapters of a story instead of volumes in. Just like the last one, I felt like this one cut off kind of randomly. It’s almost as if we left off in the middle of the sentence. I will absolutely be reading the next volume, though!

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Thank you to NetGalley for an honest review!

<b><i>“Being able to read and learn would be a more formidable weapon than any sword you'll ever hold.”</i></b>
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<i><u>Suitor Armor: Volume 2</u></i><i>, by Purpah</i>

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A riveting fantasy story entwining fairies, scheming, betrayal and love beyond all bounds continues in Suitor Armor. Modeus is my favorite character, with his big heart and mysterious past starting to be explored. If you like a rich fantasy story of love, diversity, and tense politics, this graphic novel is a gem.

- 🧚High Fantasy
- 🧚Royals and Courts
- 🧚Forbidden Love

This series is so freaking sweet and wholesome. First, the art is absolutely beautiful. Everyone feels so individual and themselves and each scene is just so perfectly rich and vibrant!
The characters themselves are so well thought and depicted that's hard to not FEEL what they're feeling. The relationships form in a realistic and natural way and it's so hard not to love all the characters in their own way.
I absolutely can't wait to read the next one!

This was an epic follow-up to Volume One! The writing? Still sharp. The art style? Still giving main-character energy. It picked up right where we left off and kept the pace like a well-cast spell—until that cliffhanger came in like a boss battle I wasn’t emotionally prepped for. Now I’m stuck on the edge of my seat, waiting for the next volume like it's my sacred quest. Someone hand me a potion of patience, because I need answers ASAP.

I absolutely love this series. The art is beautiful, the storyline is suspenseful, so many of the characters are loveable, and even those that aren't are still complex and fleshed out. I can't wait for the next!

If you love reading romantasy and you like reading graphic novels, you absolutely need to dive into this series. This volume specifically dived more into the world of the characters and I found it to be really intriguing as there is definitely more to it than most of our characters know. As with the first volume, I love the relationship between our hero and heroine - and yes, it is the most romantic thing I have ever read despite the hero being an sentient empty suit of armour. The art was cozy and beautiful and it really suits (haha) the story perfectly. I found the stakes to really heighten in this one so it makes me a little anxious to continue, which I will definitely be doing soon as I have the third volume to consume as well.

This is so cute!! the volumes keep getting better and better. Modeus and Lucia are adorable!!! If you enjoyed the first one you will LOVE this one. I can't wait to read the next one!!!!

Suitor Armor, Vol. 2 builds beautifully on the foundation of the first volume, diving deeper into its lush fantasy world and expanding the emotional complexity of its characters. Lucia’s growth as both a mage and a person shines as she takes on new challenges—her search for Quinn, her confrontation with the truth about the fairy-human war, and her deepening bond with Modeus.

The story strikes a compelling balance between adventure and introspection. The revelations about the kingdom’s history raise the stakes and add welcome layers of nuance and tension, especially as Lucia begins to question who she can really trust. Modeus’s journey, meanwhile, is equally gripping: his slow, sometimes heartbreaking discovery of personhood adds emotional weight, especially as he and Lucia are forced to confront his original, deadly purpose.

Purpah’s art remains a standout, with expressive characters, soft color palettes, and enchanting designs that suit both the romantic and perilous tones of the story. Fans of the first volume will find even more to love here—higher stakes, more secrets, and a tender, evolving romance that walks a fine line between hope and tragedy.

Final verdict: Suitor Armor, Vol. 2 is a rich, emotionally resonant installment that deepens the world, strengthens character arcs, and leaves you eager for what’s next.

This was a really cute story! I'm surprised that Modeus is the first one to learn that she's a fairy and not her best friend Krisi. I still don't know what to think about the court mage. He's very... confusing. I want to like him but I don't think I will in the end. Baynard is still one of the best characters and I enjoyed the backstory we had of the King so those were really good additions to the overall plot.

Oh my god, better than the first volume? Maybe! This volume gives you more backstory on Modeus, Sir Peres and more. I honestly thought that showing Lucia’s hesitation and reservations about Modeus made the story feel more real. I also thought that the King’s motivations revealed ended up making him much more relatable. I like that the author makes the relationship between him and Kirsi so sweet and caring when it would’ve been just as easy to make those characters cold and aloof. It’s part of what makes this series unique. It uses the same tropes that we’re used to, but manages to make them feel fresh and interesting. I want to know what Norrix’s deal is. Are you evil or not, my guy?
The art, as always, is impeccable. This is one of my favorite graphic novel series and I can’t wait to read the next volume! Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read more of this series and hopefully more in the future!

I love the way that Modeus is...evolving(?) for lack of a better word. Poor Lucia is caught between trying to live her life, doing what is right, and learning about herself. I feel for Norrix, but he's also stuck up his own rear end at times.

I received an ARC through NetGalley for an honest review.

Unfortunately, this was a DNF @ 37%.

I continue to by stymied by anything with the romantasy tag (although, I have been saving Faebound for a rainy day), and while this was out of my comfort zone, I've been having an absolute ball with the Webtoon collections that have been coming out, so I was hopeful this would scratch an itch.

The premise is fun. An awakened suit of armour is the bodyguard and suitor of a lady in waiting for the future queen with the added wrinkle of the lady being a fairy and the suit of armour being created to murder fairies.

The problem is that the characters, script, and artwork are all competent, but didn't pique my interest. As with the criticism of a lot of romantasy, it comes of as a rather bland and generic fantasy without the writing and characters for those not there for the novelty of the thing.

Judging by other reviews I'm clearly in the minority and your mileage may vary.

This just wasn't for me and, while I am incredibly grateful to have been given access to the following volume, I won't be reading it.

Such a brilliant second volume! I’m seriously so in love with these characters!

This volume includes episodes 18 through 38, so my review will be based on just those.

I absolutely love the budding relationship between Modeus and Lucia. They are just the perfect balance for one another and I get absolutely giddy reading about them! One thing I really liked in this book was how Modeus stood up for her when the librarian was being sexist. Perfect MMC! On Lucia’s part, I loved that she was teaching Modeus how to read! This definitely brought thoughts of Beauty and the Beast to mind, which is my favorite Disney movie so obviously a win for me. Lastly, we find out what Modeus was created for…but we ALSO see him totally reject that. So he can think and feel things??? HMMMMMMMM.

Speaking of standing up for others, I loved that Lucia stood up for Lady Kirsi against her betrothed King who was being a little oblivious to what Lady Kirsi wanted to do in their times together. While it wasn’t an intentional thing on his part, he definitely had to have his eyes opened to what Lady Kirsi’s interests were, and Lucia did that perfectly! I especially loved how he let Lady Kirsi give him makeovers because that’s what she liked to do. That is so swoony 😊

I loved that we found out a lot more information about pixies in this volume, especially since Lucia still has her little pixie captive, Lazuli. The fact that they are often used to carry messages for fairies and can mimic voices but cannot come up with their own use of those words in that voice were super interesting and I think will be useful in the future…I especially loved seeing Lucia and Lazuli turn a corner towards friendship in this volume because I really like Lazuli (come on! She’s a spunky pixie, what’s not to love?!) and want them to be aligned ultimately. There is even a part where Lazuli is trying to kick Modeus’s ass because she is trying to defend Lucia, because they are cool now, and it’s hilarious!

Lastly, I can’t leave a review without talking about Peres and Sir Baynard. I love these two and their secret relationship, but I especially loved how we got to see their backstory of how they met and fell in love. We also learned a lot of Peres, specifically how he came from a dishonorable family. Even though he did nothing wrong himself, just being born to them was enough to mark him. Perhaps this is why he is the sweetie he is? We also learned a bit more about Sir Baynard. Perhaps there is more to him than meets the eye with his critical thinking and “acting” skills.

Thank you to NetGalley, Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Press, and Purpah for the opportunity to read this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.

Suitor Armor Vol. 2 deepens the stakes with richer character growth and stunning art. The tension between love, duty, and identity hits hard, and the world feels even more alive. A couple scenes moved fast, but the emotional weight and visual beauty make it a powerful continuation.

Cute series! Solid fantasy romance which I presume will remain clean as it’s a walking suit of armor for the “male” and not a flesh and blood person like the servant maid. Interesting world building! They don’t take long to read but each volume has doled out a solid bit of character development and world building. I’ve marked book there as a to read title

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I had started reading this on Webtoons, and loved it, but had lost track for multiple reasons. It thrills me that this is seeing a more widely available release. The story developing between Lucia and Modeus is so wonderful and delightfully fraught with problems--a whole made-to-kill fairies problem for starters. Each character is very much their own, and the world developing around them is very well fleshed out. I can't wait to pick back up on Vol. 3!

ARC Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you Netgalley and Ten Speed Press for this ARC.

Happy publication day!

Beautiful and unique art style give credit to this whimsical and dark fairytale-like story. I started reading this series expecting a light hearted romance, but as the series progresses its dark and tragic bones are being exposed.

Am I rooting for a romance between a fairy and a suit of armor? Yes. Yes I am. Slow burn.

Soooo many secrets and mysteries, and small moments of warmth and joy. The destruction of innocence and the harsh realities of war being reflected in these characters is beautifully tragic.

That ending! Oh man. What a way to wrap up this second volume.

I reallyyy enjoyed this, the plot, the tension, the characters, the art, the vibes....
Loved all of it! I'm ready to jump right into the next one + I'm excited how it's all going to turn out.



Thank you to NetGalley for providing an advanced digital copy of this manga!

Omgz! The cliffhanger ending! I need more now!

This is a great continuation in the Suitor Armor series. I loved this one just as much as the first. The plot is fast and compelling. And I am fully invested in the characters--so much so that at one point I couldn't help but cry.

A great graphic novel series. Read them back to back if you can, because those cliffhanger endings leave you wanting more.

I love this series so much, I was incredibly Grateful when I got approved on NetGalley.

The way I absorbed every aspect of this book. The artwork and illustrations bring this story to life. I Love these characters, This World, The Lore, The Friendships, and The Relationships.

I can’t wait for Volume 3.

Thank you to NetGalley and for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.