Thank you to netgalley for the copy. All opinions are my own.

I had no idea what I was getting into before I read it. This was definitely not my cup of tea. The story itself seems okay, but the characters are all really annoying and flat. I'm not attached to any of them at all. I probably won't be picking this up series up again.

This is an adventurer type manga set in a magical world. Robin is a useless conjurer with father issues. He accidentally summons Kyle, a six-year-old prince who drags him to defeat a dragon. The beast isn’t defeated the way either of them anticipated, and it turns out nothing else is like Robin has assumed either.

This was a fun story with some questionable elements that would’ve needed a bit better foreshadowing and handling not to feel icky. The volume ended just as things were becoming interesting. It’ll progress to BL territory. Illustrations were very good.

... This one needed a minute to review as the direction this took was slightly unexpected ...

A shounen-style manhua which follows our main character trying to become a summoner but struggling. He accidentally summons a prince (who appears to be a child) and ends up in a number of awkward encounters as a result. The art was really good, the characters were genuinely interesting and I found myself reading it in one (very quick) sitting.

It was very enjoyable, though one single scene (maybe a smaller scene before it) came off slightly weird. The end of this volume really got me interested in the continuation of the story, and I think the one element of the story I considered slightly _off_ has been rectified in that scene for the next volume so would read without hesitation - the worldbuilding is really good so would be great to read more and expand into that.

<i>I was provided with a complimentary copy of this manhua by Yuzu Comics via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, which I leave voluntarily</i>.

It's such a cute and heartwarming story! At first, the protagonist Robin is seemingly nothing but a scammer, but we learn really soon that he has his heart in the right place. He accidentally summons Kyle, a prince, and soon he will be the cause of Robins new adventure.
The plot takes a surprising turn. This story is just wholesome!
The art style is lovely, and the world build around the story leaves no wishes open. This manga gives a gaming vibe, Robin had to decide if he wanted to be a swortsman, a knight, a mage, or a conjurer or to conjurer. He has to do quests to earn experience to level up and money. I really hope there will be a Volume 2.

This was better than I was anticipating! I liked the twist with how Robin's powers work. I thought it quite unique that it wasn't a case of his abilities lying "dormant" or something along those lines but more so a case of not understanding how they work. You could also totally tell that Kyle wasn't the cute little kid he was portrayed as since his reactions were that of a more grown-up character. The fairytale-esque way of breaking Kyle's curse was sweet and I'm really looking forward to reading if the curse is fully lifted or not, where Kyle is actually from, and Robin continuing to mend his relationship with his father.

Unfortunately this was too much info dumping right at the beginning that I couldn't get into it. For a comic, the heavy introduction steered me away, even though the art, plot, and premise sounded intriguing. I just got distracted I'm sorry.

Thanks to Netgalley for a copy for an honest review

‘The Light Conjurer’ was enjoyable I liked it I will probably check out volume two when it come out

Rating 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I found this to be pretty predictable. I pretty much guessed how it was going to end right from the get go. Also, it sort of felt like it was supposed to be video game transmigration story but then the author changed their mind. It's a series so maybe some of the other issues I had with, like lack of information and decent backstories for the characters, might be taken care of in later volumes but I'm not sure I was left interested enough to continue reading them.

A fun and lighthearted journey that focuses on an underdog who has lived in the shadow of his father and strives to be the strongest conjurer. The author creates an interesting world, and I loved looking at the art for this book! It had a lot of funny moments, but I think its asset is Robin.

Robin is cowardly, insecure, and greedy. He always puts on airs and gets into dangerous situations because he doesn't want to disappoint other people. Even so, he tries his best no matter what the task is, and that's his defining trait. He cares about those around him and he works hard to make sure they're doing well - whether it's their reputation, opinion, or their well-being. Even when he wants to run away, he does what he thinks is right and takes care of those who need protecting, and I think that's what makes his character so compelling.

I'd love to read the second volume, and I'm glad I read this!

I'm so glad I finally got around to this!

I wasn't sure what to expect given that I've read quite a few adventurer-centered manga recently, many of which use a mission-per-chapter structure. I love that this was centered more around Robin as a character and how he "devolved" into such a con artist, heavily due to his warped perception of his how identity thanks to those around him; the revelation about his powers was not something I saw coming, and I'm really intrigued as to how the concept will develop going forward! Also, Kyle... what a boy lol. That lil twist at the end was too funny and was the spark I was needed; I am definitely looking forward to continuing on with these characters! Overall, this is an "easy read" (and slightly predictable), but there was enough substance for me to stay engaged and form a connection. 3.75 out of 5 stars, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Robin dreams of becoming the most powerful summoner ever, but he's unfortunately inept and only manages to summon things by accident. In fact, he ends up summoning a young prince, but the kid seems to believe Robin might be the key to solving a pretty serious dragon problem.

This has some very strong manga vibes with an interesting take on crossdressing and parent-child relationships. Like many manga characters, the ones that populate this book are generally dorks, but they're pretty lovable. It's not my favorite style, but I can't deny that the plot and quirks are fun, and I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys over the top fantasy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

An inept conjurer longs to become a hero.

This one got off to a rocky start, with annoying character introductions and really abrupt scene changes. I'm glad I didn't give up because the characters did improve and the story is kind of fun. This isn't likely to be a series I'll fall in love with, but I would happily read the next volume.

Received via NetGalley.

It was cute and I enjoyed it, but I don't think it is for me overall. Will recommend to a younger audience maybe.

I love this. Who doesn’t love a story of a character who feels like he’s less than and can’t live up to his fathers expectations and feels he must work harder than everyone else to be the best?

First off, I absolutely love the art style! And the story itself is an interesting one. The power system is a generic leveling up scale, but I enjoy that. I don't have to remember some complicated system.

Now, our characters. Robin has always felt useless, especially since his father was a prodigy. He's always been behind and still the lowest tier in terms of his power. Then we have his friend Boa, who is a Gold level apothecary focused on his cuteness and using it to better his business. They seem to be mismatched as friends, but I enjoyed the way they butt heads.

Without spoiling anything, I loved the twist on how Robin's conjurations work. I cannot wait to read more of this!

Robin is a summoner whose conjuring attempts go wrong. Even so, he dreams of defeating a dragon. When Robin summons a mysterious prince, he's coerced into going to an abandoned castle where a dragon lives. Can they face the challenge of a legendary beast?

Gene is a Taiwanese comic, and this volume has been translated into English and presented by Yuzu comics. There are various levels to magic in this world, and Robin hopes that if he defeats a dragon, he must advance up to Star Level so others won't mock him anymore. As a mere entry level mage, we first meet him acting more like a scam artist. His spells continually backfire or come out completely wrong, which led to being mocked. Even worse, his hero father was pitied because of Robin's poor skill. We follow Robin's attempt to hunt above his level and get chased around; that's when he summons a young prince by accident. The prince says he'll lead Robin to his kingdom for a reward, but that is the castle with the dragon.

The art style is like other manga, and it takes a bit for the story to get going because we need the back story. It makes us feel bad for Robin, and root for him when he goes to the forest. While it isn't good that Kyle tricked Robin into heading into the dragon's castle, we see how the plot turns and what Robin's magical skill really is. It's a fun start to what is sure to be a fun series.

Cool art style with an enchanting mix of adventure, humor, and charming character work. Even over the course of this first volume, there are several really interesting plot twists and character reveals. The story keeps a good pace and keeps you invested.

Straight away you get a good sense of the main characters’ personalities and what life is like for them. The opening scene establishes Robin as a crafty, headstrong con artist who is morally gray, but confident and cool enough that he’s still easy to root for as a protagonist. You’re also introduced to his crossdressing best friend Boa who was maybe my favorite character for the humor he interjects into the story. Right away the characters feel like real people with real history and real personality.

The rules of the world are also established early on and are pretty simple to follow. There’s a class system of adventurers with different types of magic and fighting, and some are more prevalent and respected than others. You slowly learn that Robin’s style of fighting is more obscure, and he wants to use that to stand out from the crowd and make a name for himself. He has a great backstory about disappointing his prodigal father and struggling to impress with his skills at school. You get a good sense that his journey of becoming a high ranking adventurer over the course of the series is going to be an epic one.

I knocked a star because the magic got a bit convoluted and the apparent age gap between the love interests was an ick for me. However, the romance might feel more earned in later volumes, and the magic will surely make more sense with further exploration in later books too.

All in all, a really strong first volume. Anyone interested in magical BL would like this.

The Light Conjurer is part of a new batch of Taiwanese BL (MLM) comics put out by Media Do and Yuzu Comics. It's a story of the son of a famous hero... but he sucks at magic (conjuring). In an effort to prove himself, he takes on a job for a higher ranking than his current level and accidentally summons a boy...

At first it seems strange this is in the BL category considering the summoned boy is like six, but it works itself out at the end (this isn't one of those anime children-body "I'm actually 1000 years old!" types thank goodness) and there's a cross-dressing side character (always good, sometimes you just wanna be cute in a different way despite your gender!) and other than that it's mainly a setup for future books, like, maybe there's more to Robin (Rubin? In the ARC it's Robin but it's Rubin all over the internet) than just sucking at his profession of choice. I'm on the fence about continuing this -- in 2024 I've gotten way more used to more caring translations (it was definitely clunky in a lot of places) and integrated sound effects, but also, showing support may pave the way for better translations/cleanup art and more Taiwanese comics to be translated and licensed here in the west. A decent story overall.

Thank you to NetGalley and MediaDo International, Inc., and Yuzu Comics for the eARC in exchange for review!

Net Galley Review

Star Rating: ★★★☆☆

Story was interesting, just a simple I have no power, but wait it's because my magic is unique kind of story.

There are definitely some aspects that I'd change. Mainly having to do with Kyle. He was 6. No 6 year old thinks like that, i chalked it up to a young childs poorly developed brain and him being saved. Then at the end they hit you with that. And I was like oh, I see how it is. Not my cup of tea, but overall doesn't distract to much from the story.

I might read the next one to see how it goes, give it one last chance, but depending on how it goes I might just shelf this one. There are plenty of other Mangas that could take its place and, in my opinion, do it better.

Manga is not my usual genre, and compared to the graphic novels I’ve read, it took a bit of getting used to. The story seemed to start on the middle, as if I’d missed something, or it was based on a video game I’m not familiar with. The basic story is about a teen who wants to prove himself to his father and peers, but all his attempts go wrong. the help of a small boy he accidentally conjured. The action in this volume is quick and bounces around a lot, and the plot is well-supported by the illustrations. For those accustomed to manga, and who enjoy the genre, this is a good option; however, it is really not to my taste, even though I can tell it was well done.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own..