Fairy Tail, Vol. 1: The Wicked Side of Wizardry by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We kick off on a brand new series of Manga named Fairy Tail. The basic of the world and plot centers around Mages. Yes you read correctly Mages. It has also been successful enough to be turned into an anime in Japan. I was hysterical and on the point of madness of being so happy with that development itself. I was already a fan of Hiro Mashima, whom had studied under my very favorite manga artist Eiichiro Oda, and had already had some success with the manga Groove Adventure Rave.
Well we meet our hero, Natsu Dragneel, and his cat Happy in the Town of Harujion. They are investigating a rumor of Salamander being in town. Natsu has a lot of back story that is explained in later volumes that I do not wish to ruin for everyone. So you will just have to read on for yourself if you wish to know the details.
Then enters Lucy, a Celestial Mage, who is out to join the infamous Mage Guild Fairy Tail. The three of them meet when a small crowd gathers around a mage calling himself Salamander, and from thereon in the plot takes a life of its own.
Join in on this heart wrenching, hysterically funny, and this perfect example of what being friends and family, and loyalty to them is all about.
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Fairy Tail, Vol. 2: The Book of Secrets by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Starting off with Chapter 7: The Weak Point of a Mage.
Natsu is pitted against a pair of mercenaries called the Vanish Brothers. They have a Heaven and Earth fighting style along with being strong against fire based Magic. This seems to be trouble for Natsu, but you would be mistaken. After defeating the pair a gorilla maid shows up to combat Fairy Tail's Salamander.
Now moving onto Chapter 8: Lucy vs. The Duke of Evaroo.
This is where it really starts getting really interesting. Lucy is in the sewer of the Mansion trying to escape from the Duke. He traps her, where he reveals some of his more unsavory deeds. This prompts Lucy to call him an Enemy of Literature. Happy comes to the rescue by helping Lucy get loose. As the teams mission was to destroy the book Daybreak by famous author Kemu Zaleon, Lucy has discovered a magically hidden secret in its pages. An all out Celestial battle then takes place in the underbelly of the rich mansion.
Later in Chapter 10: The Armored Mage.
We meet my very favorite character of all time Erza Scarlet.
Read more in this exciting Volume of Fairy Tail.
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Fairy Tail, Vol. 3: Musical Murders by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This volume starts off in the Lullaby Arc Chapter 14: Titania.
Fairy Tail's strongest team composed of: Lucy, Natsu, Happy, Grey Fullbuster, and Erza Scarlet are up against the Dark Guild Eisenwald who is lead by Shinigami Erigor.
At the train station Erza and Lucy are up against the mass of the Dark Guild. Erza tells Lucy to stand back and we and Lucy are given a tutorial of how Erza's magic Requip is used. Excellent art in this scene by the way. While Grey and Natsu run on ahead to chase Erigor they are delayed by Rayule who uses flat finger cables as weapons. Grey yells to Natsu to go ahead and that he will catch up.
Continuing in Chapter 15: Fairies in the Wind.
Erigor traps the team in a magic known as Wind Wall while he continues towards the Guild Masters Regular Meeting with the Lullaby. This confuses Erza because she has never seen anything like it, and can't fight it.
Meanwhile at the Regular meeting MiraJane sends Master Markarov a message of the news of the new team formation, and he collapses from the shock.
You'll have to read for yourself to find out more about this action packed manga.
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Fairy Tail, Vol. 4: "S" Is for ScewUp by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Volume 4 covers the Galuna Island Arc starting with Chapter 23: Crime and Punishment.
Erza has been arrested by the Magic Council. Come to find out Natsu isn't really in the jar he was captured in. He busts up Erza's council hearing making a complete fool of himself. Erza informs him that the arrest was a ruse of formality. Though she appreciated the thought and concern he showed on her behalf.
Continuing on to Chapter 24: Second Floor.
With greatly drawn scenes, we meet S-class mages Mystogan and the master's grandson Laxus. Later in the chapter Lucy is reviewing the hierarchy of mages in the guild.
Chapter 25: Cursed Island.
Natsu has stolen an S-class mission request from the second floor. The only reason Lucy agrees to go with Natsu and Happy is because one of the rewards is a Golden Zodiac Celestial Key.
You'll have to read for yourself to find out what else happens in this manga.
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Fairy Tail, Vol. 5: Gray-Out by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Still continuing with the Galuna Island Arc and starting on Chapter 31: Fearful Poison Poison Jelly.
Lucy is left to protect the village, and the only thing she can think of is have her Celestial Spirit Virgo dig some pitfall traps. Much to the scorn of the spectators, which Natsu automatically falls into dislodging the ice that has encased him. Then the puppet mistress Sherry shows up flying with her giant rat Angelica dumping poison. Natsu spreads his brilliant flames larger than he has to the present. A spectacular scene that was masterfully done in a two page spread.
Continuing on into Chapter 32: Natsu vs Yuuka the Surge.
So a guy named Yuuka, with some really thick eye brows, shows up. I'm so reminded of the government worker from FLCL, and Rock Lee from Naruto. For just the eyebrows, and internally I'm thinking 'Those Eyebrows!' It's just that damn distracting, and Natsu takes him down pretty quickly. Leaving Sherry and Toby from Leon's group. It seems that they're objective is to finish off Grey, but Lucy interferes with Sherry causing Angelica to crash land.
If you want to know more, you'll have to read it for yourself.
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Fairy Tail, Vol. 6: Demon Rising by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This volume comes to the conclusion of the Galuna Island Arc and starts with Chapter 40: Galuna Island: The Final Battle.
There has been a lot of back story of Lyon and Grey's past. We enter with the two of them in their biggest fight yet. Grey has the belief that Ur, their teacher, is still alive in the ice encasing the monster Deliora. Grey believes that Magic is a living thing not a tool, but a living part of yourself.
Meanwhile Natsu is tracking a strange smelling mage named Zalty. Who seems to be using an ancient magic that hasn't been recorded for ages, and has been lost. As he tells Natsu that his Dragonslayer magic is the same case.
Moving onto Chapter 41: Devil's Roar.
Grey starts to have a one up on Lyon. Grey explains that Lyon is out of balance which is the opposite of all that Ur taught them.
Deliora's ice has begun to melt, and the dog man Toby is still activating the Moon Melt ceremony which Natsu is racing towards so he can stop him. Yet the wizard Zalty is still getting in the way.
So to find out what happens next go read for yourself.
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Fairy Tail, Vol. 7: Guild War by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Volume 7 is in the Phantom Lord Arc starthing with Chapter 40: The Moon can be Hidden by Clouds; Flowers Can be Scattered by the Wind.
The Fairy Tail Guild storms the Dark Guild of Phantom Lord. Master Makarov leaves the group to search for Jose, Master of Phantom Lord. Another Dragonslayer, Gajeel, is introduced, and Natsu confronts him in place of Elfman. The metal-eater Gajeel is able to keep up with the strong fiery Natsu.
Meanwhile Makarov finds Jose and demands to know why Lucy was taken. It seems that Lucy has been keeping some secrets from the guild of her orgins. Makarov is incapacitated shortly after learning her secrets.
Continuing on into Chapter 50: Lucy Heartfillia.
Seeing the Master down for the count Erza orders the retreat. While retreating Natsu overhears of Lucy's kidnapping, and takes a hostage of his own. Natsu makes him talk in his own special way. It seems that Lucy's father had hired Phantom Lord to bring his daughter home no matter the cost. It is also revealed that Lucy is a rich young lady, heir to the house Heartfilla.
Read to find out more for yourself in this action packed volume.
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Fairy Tail, Vol. 8: Ultimate Duel by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Still in the Phantom Lord Arc starting off with Chapter 57: Fair-Weather Charm.
It's a fight between Rain and Ice. As Grey and Juvia clash a hysterical mishap occurs, and embarassment ensues. Grey makes anoffhand comment that the rain is gloomy. Juvia is reminded of her many years as an outcast due to her magic rain. Angered at being reminded of this, she attacks with boiling water which Grey counters with Ice-Make: Ice Geyser. Juvia faints from her adoration of Grey and there being clear skies.
Continuing into Chapter 58: There is Always Someone Better.
Natsu almost out of Power, and about to be defeated by Aria's Airspace Magic. Erza steps in to prevent this due to her being offended by a magic that can steal a mage's power. She also comes to the conclusion that this is the man who attacked their guild master from behind, whom is lying in a sickbed powerless.

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Fairy Tail, Vol. 9: Fading Wizard by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

By far my favorite volume in the Phantom Lord Arc starting with Chapter 66: Like-minded (though in Japanese it's translated as Comrades.)
Master Makarov has recovered somewhat, and has cast the ultimate spell of the guild, Fairy Law.
In the light of the spell Master Jose's shades are gone.
Meanwhile in the underbelly of Phantom's Ruins, Natsu and Gajell duke it out. Screaming questions of where they learned their Dragonslayer magic, and come to find out the dragons who taught them disappeared on the very same day. They puzzel over this and vow to finish their fight another day. Lucy feeling guilty over causing the guilds destruction, but Master Makarov puts her mind at ease making her cry form the the relief.
Continuing in Chapter 67: My Decision
With the war over between the guilds, comes the slow restoration of the guild house. Lucy writes her mother telling her all of the goings ons, and her doubts of why her father would want her to come home. She leaves , and the team raids her apartment discovering her not there but several unsent letters. Erza figures that Lucy has went to confront her father, and the group decides to follow her.
Lots more happens during this volume, but you'll have to read for yourself.
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Fairy Tail, Vol. 10: Shadows of the Past by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Starting of the Tower of Heaven Arc begins with Chapter 75: Dream of a Butterfly.
Learning that Loke is actually the Celestial Spirit Leo. He tries to whisk Lucy off to talk about their future, but he has to return to the Celestial Plane so he gives the team tickets to a resort. Erza is automatically ready to go wearing her swimsuit, floaty, hat and dragging her packed bag cart. Asking what they're waiting for, and that she wants to on the next train. While at the resort Erza recognizes a card dealer, and bad memories start to return.
Continuing into Chapter 76: The Tower of Paradise.
One by on Erza's old friends and comrades start to show up. She agonizes over the past. While demanding them to free Lucy Wally shoots her with a Sleep Bullet, and the kidnap her and Happy. We learn so much more about Erza's past that is so emotionally traumatic that you begin to understand her character, but you'll have to read that for yourself.
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Fairy Tail, Vol. 11: When Checkmate Means Death by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This volume continues the Tower of Heaven Arc on Chapter 83: Find the Wy.
At the Magic Council, Siegrain continues to press that the magic Etherion is cast to distroy the Tower of Heaven. Some members are reluctant to consider that option however.
Elsewhere Erza goes over many of the times the guild has come against Zeref's inventions. Jellal's intentions are to bring back Zeref. In seperate groups the team fights different foes.
Sho vs Grey and Lucy.
Natsu vs Millianna and Wally. Victor keeps Happy.
Chapter 84: Natsu-Cat Fight
Oh my gods! Natsu has a cat helmet stuck on his head. Wally has targeted Natsu and has him in his sight range.
The plot at this point flip-flops back to Erza.
Sho,Simon,Lucy, and Grey are climbing to the top of the tower where Jellal is.
Then back to Natsu he uses a sneaky ploy to get Millianna to release him, but you'll have to read for yourself to find out what happens.

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Fairy Tail, Vol. 12: The Doomsday Weapon by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Still kicking around the Tower of Heaven Arc starting off with Chapter 92: Destiny.
Erza defeats the female samurai, Ikaruga, and discovers that they only have fifteen minutes left before the council fires Etherion.
Elsewhere Simon reveals to Natsu that Erza is still trying to save Jellal and not defeat him. Natsu in a fit of rage runs off to find Erza.
Continuing in Chapter 93: Prayer to the Sacred Light
Seven minutes are left until Etherion destroys everything in the area. Erza is facing off with Jellal, and is caged in one of his dark spells. She breaks free of the spell and knocks him down. This stuns Jellal because he remembered the weak and scared Erza.
Conversation is taken up at this point, and Jellal reveals that Zeref's spirit possesses him.
What happens next? Well you'll have to read to find out for yourself.
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Fairy Tail, Vol. 13: The Doomsday Weapon by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finishing up the Tower of Heaven Arc starts off with Chapter 101: Rage Within the Red Earth.
The team makes their way back to the resort where Arc began, but on a much more somber note. Natsu is still sleeping and recovering from eating raw Lacrima. Erza apologizes profusely then notices that Juvia is missing. Grey explains that she has the intentions to join Fairy Tail.
Elsewhere Igneel sleeps in his volcano, and is disturbed by the Air Dragon Grandeeney. It seems that she is hen pecking him about Natsu. Brilliant art is displayed in this scene so I was a little distracted by that. Back at the resort is't time for the farewells to Erza's former crew after Natsu has woken up.
Continuing with Chapter 102
Basically the farewells have spanned across chapters, but does have an amazing two page spread for the fireworks sendoff.
Meanwhile Ultear is speaking to an anonymous person in a communications lacrima. She reveals that Zeref was merely sealed, and her objection and obsession is to unseal him.
That's the end of the Tower Of Heaven Arc, and will continue with the Fighting Festival Arc.

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Fairy Tail, Vol. 14: The Demon's Rebirth by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First and foremost I love MiraJane's fantastic dress on the volume cover!
Continuing in the Fighting Festival Arc starting with Chapter 110: Resign.
In this chapter we get to meet many different secondary character, and learn how they fight with their mage craft. Currently Freed is up against Reedus, and Grey is fighting Bickslow.
Bickslow is just a creepy character that I didn't warm up to until much later in the series so stick it out with him.
Meanwhile Laxus keeps goading Master Makarov to retire, and hand the guild over to his care.
What will the master do? Read and find out in this wonderfully fun tournament style arc.
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Fairy Tail, Vol. 15: A Team of Dragons by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Starting this volume off with Chapter 119: Attack! The Great Kardia Cathedral! This is in the Fighting Festival Arc.
Everyone has been injured by the Hall of Thunder. Porlyusica, the reclusive doctor, has arrived and states that she thinks Master Makarov is dying. She begs Leevy to deliver this message to Laxus and bring him back.
Laxus has been going down memories of when his father was excommunicated from Fairy Tail, and the conversation with Makarov. Mist gun shows up and demands an end to The Hall of Thunder. The mage battle ensues, and when it looks rough for Mistgun, Erza and Natsu show up. Why do I feel that it needs to have a Mighty Mouse introduction?
Hope everyone enjoys this action packed volume.
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Fairy Tail, Vol. 16: A Team of Dragons by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We start off the volume with Chapter 127: Tearful Judgement.
The guild is healing after their internal struggle with Laxus and the Raijin trio. Now onto the city holiday, Fantasia, which celebrates with a festival.
Master Markarov excommunicates Laxus from the guild disinheriting him from the place of Future Master. (My question is answered in later volumes, but I wondered who the master would choose as the next in line?)
Come and read this well done send off, and read of regrets on both ends that can't be spoken.
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Fairy Tail 17 by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chapter 135: The Sky Sorceress.
In the middle of his Dark Rondo attack, Brain, stops himself at a glance of Cait Shelter's Wendy. Orecian Seis abducts her and Happy for some dark purpose.
Erza suffers from the poison of Cobra's snake. Slowly she cannot breath much less move. Charle reveals that Wendy can save Erza, and that she is the Dragon Slayer of the Sky. Natsu is pumped up and goes on the search. Will he find Wendy in time to save Erza, well go read for yourselves.
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Fairy Tail 18 by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We start this volume with Chapter 144: A Beautiful Voice.
Directly jumping into the battle of Lucy and Angel who both have summoned Leo and Aries. It's a cruel reunion between the one time friends, yet they refuse to abandon their mage, because as Stellar Spirits all they have is their pride.
Banished by Angel't second summons, Lucy is left defenseless against Gemini, whom has taken on her form. Gemini hesitates because he is exposed to the memories of Lucy, and sees that Lucy loves all Stellar Spirits with all of her heart. All of a sudden Hibiki attacks Lucy from behind.
It's up to you readers to find out what happens to our leading lady.
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Fairy Tail 19 by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We start off with Chapter 153: Midnight Battle.
The terrible Nirvana is heading to Cait Shelter. Master Nabura refuses to leave saying the it may be time for them to pay for their past deeds and sins.
On the walking island itself, Natsu and the others scramble to stop Nirvana's 180 magic. Gerard and Erza face off against Midnight, who is a powerful wizard that takes down Gerard in an instant.
How will this battle be decided? You expect me to tell you?! Go read it for yourselves you lazy bastards.

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Fairy Tail 20 by Hiro Mashima
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We start off with Chapter 162: I'm here for you.
In the collapse of Nirvana the White Alliance run from the wreckage. Jura helps Wendy. While Hoteye Richard carries out Gerard and Natsu. Wendy is overjoyed that Natsu is alive.
Now that the danger is over the members of the New Magic Council shows up to arrest Hoteye and Gerard. This leads to awkward moments and the right way to handle such situations. To learn this you'll have to read the manga for yourself. Cheers and Happy Readings!

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