{"title":"Noriaki Kotoba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoriaki Kotoba\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts immersive graphic novels that blend intense storytelling with striking visuals. Readers can expect richly woven narratives that explore complex characters and dramatic themes, bringing vibrant worlds to life through detailed artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Barbarian's Bride\u003c\/em\u003e, Kotoba's work often delves into emotional depth and dynamic relationships, making each story both captivating and thought-provoking for fans of graphic novels seeking compelling adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-barbarians-bride-vol-1-by-noriaki-kotoba-9798891606203","title":"The Barbarian's Bride Vol. 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA captured knight finds herself betrothed to the leader of the very tribe she was sent to fight in this fantasy manga—and don't miss the anime!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Barbarian's Bride Vol. 1\u003c\/em\u003e follows Serafina de Lavillant, the strongest female knight in the West, who was sent to subjugate the barbaric tribes of the East. However, when her mission fails spectacularly, she's captured alive and imprisoned. Feeling humiliated and dreading the horrific torture she expects to endure, she begs to be put to death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo her surprise, rather than tearing her limb from limb, the tribe leader proposes marriage! Will Serafina face a cruel and abusive arranged marriage? Or will she uncover that these tribes aren't as barbaric as she was led to believe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147882737900,"sku":"9798891606203","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798891606203-the-barbarian-s-bride-vol-1.jpg?v=1786452337"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/noriaki-kotoba.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}