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The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess, Vol. 1 (light novel)

By Kotei Kobayashi and Riichu Riichu and Evie Lund
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Three years into her life as a shut-in, vampire Terakomari Gandesblood, or Komari, awakens to the startling news that she has been appointed Commander in the Mulnite Imperial Army. Her unit is a motley crew of unruly ruffians who challenge authority at every turn. Despite coming from a prestigious vampire lineage, Komari's refusal to drink blood has left her scrawny, clumsy, and magically inept. With her loyal and slightly infatuated maid Vill by her side, Komari must navigate the challenges of leadership and her own limitations. Can this reluctant commander overcome her vexations and find success outside the safety of her room?
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A homebody’s worst nightmare! Three years into her life as a shut-in, vampire Terakomari Gandesblood (Komari for short) awakens to find she’s been appointed as a Commander in the Mulnite Imperial Army!

The thing is, her new unit consists solely of belligerent ruffians who revolt against their superiors at the slightest hint of weakness. Although Komari hails from a line of vampires as powerful as they are prestigious, her refusal to drink blood has made her the picture of mediocrity—scrawny, un-coordinated, and inept at magic.

With the odds stacked against her, will the help of her trusty (and slightly infatuated) maid Vill be enough for this recluse to blunder her way to success? Or will Komari rue the day she ever left the safety of her room?

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess, Vol. 1 (light novel) by Kotei Kobayashi, Riichu Riichu, and Evie Lund offers an intriguing twist on the vampire mythos with a comedic flair. Follow Komari’s hilarious misadventures and discover whether this unlikely heroine can truly command her ragtag army!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781975339494

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 276g

Pages: 264

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