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4.49 AVERAGE
4.49 AVERAGE
Quick simple read nothing too special. Not bad at all, quite fun but it didn't stick out to me, I'll try the 2nd volume if that doesn't stick out I might DNF the series.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
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A young blind woman runs into a policeman, and the two become inseparable. He offers her a job at the police station, and he is captivated by her beauty. He buys her fashionable clothing and offers to let her stay in his apartment. The illustrations present the story akin to a designer's idea sketchbook and pay much attention to her beautiful outfits.
Reviewed for School Library Journal.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
A young blind woman runs into a policeman, and the two become inseparable. He offers her a job at the police station, and he is captivated by her beauty. He buys her fashionable clothing and offers to let her stay in his apartment. The illustrations present the story akin to a designer's idea sketchbook and pay much attention to her beautiful outfits.
Reviewed for School Library Journal.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
I’m not usually a fan of slice-of-life stories, so Veil just wasn’t for me in terms of its slow-paced, everyday narrative. That said, I loved the art style. While the story didn’t hold my interest, the visuals make Veil worth flipping through. If you enjoy beautifully illustrated, slice-of-life manga, this might be a great read for you.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thank you to Udon Entertainment for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
I was very excited to receive the English translated version as an E-ARC, and I think this has provided me with a lot of enthusiasm for seriously getting back into manga and graphic novels.
Veil is structured as a set of vignettes showing the budding relationship of a blind woman and the policeman she accidentally bumps into on the street. Once I realised that it was not going have a structured plot/narrative in the traditional sense, I was hooked.
What I loved most was the art style. The mangaka evidently has a passion for fashion design, and I thought the addition of standalone illustrations of the characters between chapters added to the dream-like quality of the storytelling (perhaps we are glimpsing how the characters wish to be perceived). The style reminded me of 1920s comics, but the outfits/setting seemed to be more 1940s/50s. This mix works very well. It is stylish, sophisticated, and also playful.
I saw the relationship between the main characters as something that could be interpreted as flirtatious and romantic, but the overarching theme I took away from their bond was trust. She needs to trust him physically, both to guide her through the world and to not overstep any boundaries. He needs to trust her to not to take advantage of his position and that her mysterious past will not get him into trouble. Their teasing of each other probably hints at attraction, but also the potential of a strong platonic friendship.
Overall I found this first volume to be oozing with style and peppered with delightful moments of humour. It was a moreish, dreamlike read and I will definitely move on to the next volume to see how the characters' relationship progresses.
I was very excited to receive the English translated version as an E-ARC, and I think this has provided me with a lot of enthusiasm for seriously getting back into manga and graphic novels.
Veil is structured as a set of vignettes showing the budding relationship of a blind woman and the policeman she accidentally bumps into on the street. Once I realised that it was not going have a structured plot/narrative in the traditional sense, I was hooked.
What I loved most was the art style. The mangaka evidently has a passion for fashion design, and I thought the addition of standalone illustrations of the characters between chapters added to the dream-like quality of the storytelling (perhaps we are glimpsing how the characters wish to be perceived). The style reminded me of 1920s comics, but the outfits/setting seemed to be more 1940s/50s. This mix works very well. It is stylish, sophisticated, and also playful.
I saw the relationship between the main characters as something that could be interpreted as flirtatious and romantic, but the overarching theme I took away from their bond was trust. She needs to trust him physically, both to guide her through the world and to not overstep any boundaries. He needs to trust her to not to take advantage of his position and that her mysterious past will not get him into trouble. Their teasing of each other probably hints at attraction, but also the potential of a strong platonic friendship.
Overall I found this first volume to be oozing with style and peppered with delightful moments of humour. It was a moreish, dreamlike read and I will definitely move on to the next volume to see how the characters' relationship progresses.
lighthearted
fast-paced
ARC review; thanks to NetGalley and Udon Entertainment for the access to this ebook. Pub date: Mar 11, 2025.
This manga follows a runaway heiress who meets an off-duty cop who helps her find work, marking the start of their friendship and romance.
First of all, the art gets a full 5 stars. It’s 10/10, incredible. I loved the style so much. This manga should be in a museum and I’d love physical copies so I can look at them whenever I need to feel something good.
The story fell a little short for me in Vol. 1, though. It's slice of life, so it's just vibes, but I didn't feel super grounded in it. Still, I enjoyed the subtle attraction between the characters and I will give Vol. 2 a try.
This manga follows a runaway heiress who meets an off-duty cop who helps her find work, marking the start of their friendship and romance.
First of all, the art gets a full 5 stars. It’s 10/10, incredible. I loved the style so much. This manga should be in a museum and I’d love physical copies so I can look at them whenever I need to feel something good.
The story fell a little short for me in Vol. 1, though. It's slice of life, so it's just vibes, but I didn't feel super grounded in it. Still, I enjoyed the subtle attraction between the characters and I will give Vol. 2 a try.
Statt fließende Geschichte sind das hier aneinander gereihte Szenen. Sehr schöne Farbgebung und Stil, elegant und eher Old School Glamour. Visuell echt cool und ein Panel habe ich wiedererkannt, weil es zeitweise auf Twitter viral gegangen ist und als Art Prompt genutzt wurde hehe. Werde den zweiten Teil lesen :)
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Very colourful and beautifully crafted artwork. Sometimes it was hard to understand what was happening or the relationship between the main characters. But overall it was fun, fast paced and light read.
Thank you netgalley for the arc
Thank you netgalley for the arc