In a world where angels protect the people against demons, a young orphan with pitch-black wings may hold the key to the kingdom's fate. An exquisitely drawn, dark fantasy manga for fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Made in Abyss, and Witch Hat Atelier.

An orphaned girl named Blue has always dreamed of joining the ranks of the noble Angels, servants of the floating palace who protect the Quartz Kingdom against demons. Yet, Blue is not like the other children at the orphanage. Where their fledgling angel wings are downy white, Blue's are pitch black, giving rise to whispers that she is cursed.

One day, the orphanage comes under attack by a host of demons. Angels swoop down from the palace to drive the demons back, but Blue watches in horror as they are cut down one after another. Just when all seems lost, Blue feels a dark power welling up inside of her. It may be enough to avenge her friends...but will the cost prove too great?

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Bomhat is an English-speaking author who is making their manga debut with A Kingdom of Quartz, released by Kodansha.

"Rich world-building and mysterious intrigue propel this compelling debut from Canadian mangaka Bomhat... This English-language release is a Canadian manga success story." –AWB, Quill & Quire

"Drawn with beautiful fantasy details reminiscent of Witch Hat Atelier, this story is as much a journey of discovering identity as it is an immersion in a visually and conceptually pleasing world." –Sara Smith, Booklist

"With exquisite art, this captivating dark fantasy explores themes of identity, class conflict, and belief... One of the best manga of the year." -School Library Journal