Your Throne, Vol. 1

Gr 9 Up–Lady Medea was on the path to having everything. Cunning, strong, and with a betrothal to the crown prince, her destiny was set until Lady Psyche interfered. Now, Lady Medea’s strength, and the rumors surrounding her, cast her in a monstrous light—someone to be feared rather than respected. Medea is determined to get her vengeance on Psyche, willing to kill those who spread rumors about her, and even take out Psyche’s favorite knight. When she finally confronts Psyche on the day of prayer, Medea’s own prayer is answered, and the two swap places. Now, in Psyche’s body, she can finally marry the prince and finish her ascent to power. However, as the two settle into their new lives, both realize that they never fully understood what the other woman had to deal with. Medea finds herself without the strength and freedom she was accustomed to, while Psyche begins to realize what it’s like to wield power. SAM’s manhwa, which was originally a webtoon, primarily focuses on court intrigue yet contains a fair amount of violence as well, though it is not gory. Scenes are often quick; there is a lot of plot to follow and many questions to be answered. While flashbacks can make it confusing to keep track of which Medea and Psyche are which, the artwork, facial expressions, and inner thoughts help to separate them. The art is done in full color. At times, the story lacks depth, and there are still flashbacks waiting to be revealed. Still, for those who enjoy keeping up with political machinations, it could be a promising story.