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Majo No Biyaku #3
Spell of Desire, Vol. 3
A fraught romance between a witch and her knight, from the creator of Midnight Secretary !
Kaoruko Mochizuki runs an herb shop in a small seaside town. One day, a mysterious man dressed in black named Kaname Hibiki enters her shop and reveals that Kaoruko is actually a witch . And what’s more, Kaoruko needs Kaname to help control her awakening power!
When it becomes known that Kaoruko has received the power of the Witch Queen, she and Kaname are ordered to appear before the coven of the Black Witches. There, Kaoruko discovers that she must become a Black Witch in order to control her rampaging powers. But that means she will be offered up to an incubus—who presents himself as Kaname as he closes in on her!
Kaoruko Mochizuki runs an herb shop in a small seaside town. One day, a mysterious man dressed in black named Kaname Hibiki enters her shop and reveals that Kaoruko is actually a witch . And what’s more, Kaoruko needs Kaname to help control her awakening power!
When it becomes known that Kaoruko has received the power of the Witch Queen, she and Kaname are ordered to appear before the coven of the Black Witches. There, Kaoruko discovers that she must become a Black Witch in order to control her rampaging powers. But that means she will be offered up to an incubus—who presents himself as Kaname as he closes in on her!
192 pages, Paperback
First published February 3, 2015
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August 20, 2025
this mangaka’s series and dialogue between characters are sooo repetitive but the art is just so gorgeous
April 25, 2022
This was hot garbage. 5/5 stars!!
January 13, 2020
Dedicated Series review coming soon! In the mean time, check out this vlog where I read the entire series!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNSMl...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNSMl...
January 28, 2020
This series is boring. The main female character lacks substance and personality. The relationship she has with the main male character feels slightly toxic. And the sex scenes are very boring.
July 28, 2017
Im really enjoying this world and the story so far!
January 22, 2020
My favorite volume I've read so far! Kaoruko and Kaname are so adorable together. I love them! Their love is so true and wonderful.
Re-read thoughts: This volume definitely gets into the smutty goodness that we all came for (including our leads). Kaname continues to be a sensual beefcake stud muffin, and I'm so glad that we have him to bless our eyes.
Re-read thoughts: This volume definitely gets into the smutty goodness that we all came for (including our leads). Kaname continues to be a sensual beefcake stud muffin, and I'm so glad that we have him to bless our eyes.
May 3, 2018
Gene bekleme evresindeyiz.
Normalde böyle kısa serilerde tamamlanmış olanları tercih ederim ama buna başlarken hiçbir şeye bakmadım 🙈
Bu cildin son chapter’ı eksik onunla beraber kalan iki cilt çevrilidiğinde seriye dönerim.
Bu cildin son chapter’ı eksik onunla beraber kalan iki cilt çevrilidiğinde seriye dönerim.
October 7, 2025
Today's post is on Spell of Desire, Vol. 3 by Tomu Ohmi. It is 192 pages long and is published by Shojo Beat. The has Kaotuko and Kanam on it in an embrace. As it is the third in the series, you need to have read the first two volumes to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes josei, urban fantasy manga. There is no foul language, mild sexuality, no violence. The story is told from third person close mostly following Kaoruko. There be Spoilers Ahead.
From the back of the manga- When it becomes known that Kaoruko has received the power of the Witch Queen, the Black Witxhes Coven commands Kaoruko to become a Black Witch in to control her rampaging powers. But that means an incubus will take her! Will Kaname be able to help Kaoruko and placate the coven?
Review- This volume is more focused on the relationship between Kaoruko and Kaname. To be a real Black Witch, Kaoruko can't be a virgin but she doesn't want an incubus for her first time and neither does Kaname. So Kaname does what they both want and he goes to her. So now they are lovers and that causes backlash for both. Also Kaoruko thinks like a White Witch and that makes the Black Witches very uncomfortable with her. But she is a natural with magic, so she learns how to act like a Black Witch, even if she still thinks like a White one. More drama has been hinted at and I look forward to seeing it.
I give this volume a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
From the back of the manga- When it becomes known that Kaoruko has received the power of the Witch Queen, the Black Witxhes Coven commands Kaoruko to become a Black Witch in to control her rampaging powers. But that means an incubus will take her! Will Kaname be able to help Kaoruko and placate the coven?
Review- This volume is more focused on the relationship between Kaoruko and Kaname. To be a real Black Witch, Kaoruko can't be a virgin but she doesn't want an incubus for her first time and neither does Kaname. So Kaname does what they both want and he goes to her. So now they are lovers and that causes backlash for both. Also Kaoruko thinks like a White Witch and that makes the Black Witches very uncomfortable with her. But she is a natural with magic, so she learns how to act like a Black Witch, even if she still thinks like a White one. More drama has been hinted at and I look forward to seeing it.
I give this volume a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
April 30, 2025
Overall: 3.5 stars
Gorgeous art and bonkers tropes. It’s fun, but it’s also absolutely ridiculous. We start off this volume with a literal “fuck or die” situation which forces the hero to confess his love. Our main couple is in love and so they’re cool with banging each other but the trope kinda borders dubcon so YMMV.
Theres a lot of make out and sex scenes here, and although this volume is rated M, there’s nothing steamy depicted: just kissing, holding, and the occasional female nipple.
I did enjoy the heroine finally starting to get some agency of her own and embrace learning magic, so I’m looking forward to seeing if she becomes a badass witch in later volumes. Fingers crossed.
Anyway, this was a tropey mess, but it was beautiful and fun so…🤷🏼♀️
Gorgeous art and bonkers tropes. It’s fun, but it’s also absolutely ridiculous. We start off this volume with a literal “fuck or die” situation which forces the hero to confess his love. Our main couple is in love and so they’re cool with banging each other but the trope kinda borders dubcon so YMMV.
Theres a lot of make out and sex scenes here, and although this volume is rated M, there’s nothing steamy depicted: just kissing, holding, and the occasional female nipple.
I did enjoy the heroine finally starting to get some agency of her own and embrace learning magic, so I’m looking forward to seeing if she becomes a badass witch in later volumes. Fingers crossed.
Anyway, this was a tropey mess, but it was beautiful and fun so…🤷🏼♀️
May 20, 2025
The middle volume of this series cranks up the sex appeal as our young witch must lose her virginity to become a full-fledged black witch. As she learns about her power and magic in general, she's overcome with insecurities about her abilities, feelings, and romance. Written as a serial means her emotional insecurities are relived over and over again in a repetitive, painful pace. Visually, her entering the coven gives her usually dowdy look, a lacey, black upgrade. The romance takes a spicier plunge, but it only adds to this good, quick read.
January 14, 2026
Power with a Price
Kaoruko’s newfound Witch Queen abilities come with dangerous strings attached, forcing her to face the terrifying demands of the Black Witches Coven.
A Dark Initiation
To control her chaotic powers, Kaoruko must confront the haunting prospect of becoming a Black Witch, a choice that tests her courage, identity, and morality.
Deception and Desire
When an incubus takes Kaname’s form, Kaoruko’s trust and heart are put to the ultimate test, blending high-stakes danger with intense, electrifying tension.
Kaoruko’s newfound Witch Queen abilities come with dangerous strings attached, forcing her to face the terrifying demands of the Black Witches Coven.
A Dark Initiation
To control her chaotic powers, Kaoruko must confront the haunting prospect of becoming a Black Witch, a choice that tests her courage, identity, and morality.
Deception and Desire
When an incubus takes Kaname’s form, Kaoruko’s trust and heart are put to the ultimate test, blending high-stakes danger with intense, electrifying tension.
May 17, 2022
I went through this volume within 2 hours, there was defenitly more romance and *spice* in this one. Said spice not being very spicy, only the occasional woman nipple being shown, but the characters defenitly getting more comfortable with each other, romantically and intimately.
The writer/illustrator's 'in-between-chapter' pages are ridiculously funny, I find myself laughing out loud and enjoying the writer's little notes.
The writer/illustrator's 'in-between-chapter' pages are ridiculously funny, I find myself laughing out loud and enjoying the writer's little notes.
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July 26, 2017
I like to read three books in a series before I decide that I like it or not. The series was alright, the magick system was interesting but the genre josei is not my style. I have now realize why I do not read this kind of books. Sex scenes are not for me. I am dropping this series after just three book. The books I have read I am two and half stars.
January 1, 2020
Un vero peccato questo terzo volume. Da un punto di vista narrativo, l'espediente di dover far perdere la verginità alla protagonista con un demone dalla forma vacua è stata una trovata poco pensata. La scena non era credibile e le conseguenze scontate. Che peccato! I primi due volumi mi erano piaciuti molto.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 26, 2022
2.5 rounded up?
Ugh, I don't know...
I like the concept of the storyline, but the sprinkling-in of sexual harassment is sooo problematic and NOT how our main character should be discovering her sexuality.
I'm gonna finish this series just because it's only 5 volumes, but still...ehhhhhhhhhhhhh...
I'm uncomfortable.
Ugh, I don't know...
I like the concept of the storyline, but the sprinkling-in of sexual harassment is sooo problematic and NOT how our main character should be discovering her sexuality.
I'm gonna finish this series just because it's only 5 volumes, but still...ehhhhhhhhhhhhh...
I'm uncomfortable.
December 27, 2019
Meh. I know the trope of magic and sex being connected is old as can be, but I find it a bit irritating in how the trope is used here. It’s boring instead of exciting. But I’ll carry on with the last two volumes.
April 25, 2024
Aww their relationship becomes solidified and god, I just love them together. Kaname is so sweet to Kaoruka… And her wanting to be a black witch to protect him this time… it’s too much for my heart!! And yes, lots of smutty moments as well so I’m satisfied LOL
September 27, 2024
Cheesy, somewhat nonsensical, yet steamy and romantic. A guilty pleasure series for sure. Definitely recommend to people who like quiet heroines and brooding “touch-her-and-you’re-dead” male love interests.
November 24, 2017
the series would have been 5-star if the author hadn't rehash and repeat so much.
March 16, 2018
Love it! Pretty art and cute story!
March 6, 2019
Great art and love the plot so far
November 29, 2020
4,5 von 5 Sternen
January 1, 2021
I enjoyed this. This is a story that seems to be getting better as the story progresses and the relationship develops.
January 21, 2021
I want more! Love this artist
December 11, 2021
*3.5 stars
October 8, 2022
Dramatic little souls. I love it.
November 27, 2023
omg wow.
April 17, 2025
ahh the love, this series had made me laugh, gasp and I've kinda fallen in love with koko
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