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  • Published: 20 January 2026
  • ISBN: 9798888775844
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $26.99
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You Can't Bluff the Sharp-Eyed Sister 1

  • Yo Asami



A shrewd, young priestess-in-training is set a murder to solve in this new mystery manga from the creator of The Apothecary Diaries! By day, Chloe lives at a convent. By night, she's such a card shark, a holy knight ends up believing she has a rare, magical gift. What he doesn't know is, she just has sharp eyes and a quick wit--which she'll need when she's uprooted and dropped in the middle of a round of deadly palace intrigue!

A shrewd, young priestess-in-training is set a murder to solve in this new mystery manga from the creator of The Apothecary Diaries! By day, Chloe lives at a convent. By night, she's such a card shark, a holy knight ends up believing she has a rare, magical gift. What he doesn't know is, she just has sharp eyes and a quick wit--which she'll need when she's uprooted and dropped in the middle of a round of deadly palace intrigue!

In a sleepy countryside church, Chloe plays the part of a prim and naïve novice, studying to become a cleric. But when night falls, she sneaks out in disguise to win big money at cards! Despite her best efforts, word gets around, and one day a handsome young holy knight named Erald—known as a rising star in the capital—arrives to enlist her help. A murder two years ago threatens the stability of the kingdom, and Erald thinks this card shark in sister’s clothes can solve it using her charism—the rare blessing that allows someone to use magic. Little does Heraldo know, there’s nothing supernatural about Chloe’s winning streak. She’s just got a quick wit, and sharp eyes! Will that be enough to survive the den of devils that is the great church?

  • Published: 20 January 2026
  • ISBN: 9798888775844
  • Imprint: Kodansha
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $26.99
Categories:

Praise for You Can't Bluff the Sharp-Eyed Sister 1

Praise for Natsu Hyuuga's The Apothecary Diaries
"The Apothecary Diaries has mesmerized countless audiences though its manga and anime series, and it’s easy to see why... There’s never really a dull moment... A fun historical-fiction with enough intrigue to keep you engrossed, as well a strong female lead to root for and admire." –School Library Journal

"Incredibly compelling case-of-the-week anime viewing... Fun and breezy (and fully aware of its imperial setting’s ugly realities), and its individual stories have proven as compelling as the broader tapestry they’ve built into. The titular apothecary, Maomao, is a delightful protagonist who embodies this balance between matter-of-fact and goofy." –IGN