4.49 AVERAGE

inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Kotteri takes us along the daily semi-domestic experiences of a visually impaired well off runaway lady and a dashing police officer. They meet on the streets and are intrigued by each other from the start. The chapters  are telling us how their relationship chronologically proceeds but with snippets. Taking a break from work to enjoy a quick lunch, while we follow their banter.
Kotteri’s artwork is stunning, with subtle changes in panels they show how the man is very thoughtful of the visually impaired woman and how he takes care of her. The colouring work is very flat and with limited colours which gives it an old production vibe.
All in all I’m completely in love with Kotteri’s work and hope all other volumes of Veil will be translated as well!

This was beautiful! I love the art style so much, it’s gorgeous. Honestly the whole vibe of this is so good. It’s a slice of life manga and I really liked how we just get different glimpses into their relationship. Aleksander and Emma are so cute together!
hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A
inspiring lighthearted

This was everything Fangs wanted to be but wasn't. Love the art style so fucking much and the vignettes are just so perfect.
lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

This is a beautiful beginning of something where Alexander and Emma get to know each other, befriend each other and… who knows what really develops between the two as the story progresses with the coming volumes?
The art is stunning and the chapters are well-paced. I enjoyed every second of it.
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

"Veil" was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. I didn’t know what to expect beyond the illustrations I had seen before, but it absolutely did not disappoint. This manga isn’t a traditional story but rather a blend of short comics, illustrations, monologues, and dialogues that come together in such a beautiful and captivating way.

The plot revolves around a police officer and a blind girl who has run away from home, and their relationship is… strange, but in the best way possible. Nothing is explained explicitly, and that’s what makes it so special. Their connection is incredible, as if everything is left up to the reader to decide how much to read between the lines. For me, this manga explores the depth of human connections with impressive delicacy. It’s felt in the smallest gestures, like a touch of hands, or in those moments that exist somewhere between friendship and romance. It’s simply beautiful.

I also have to mention the excellent translation work. I’m so happy that mangas like this are reaching more people thanks to such thoughtful translations. I really hope they keep bringing more works like this because they’re truly a gift.

I’m incredibly grateful to have had the chance to read Veil thanks to NetGalley and UDON Entertainment. If you’re looking for something unique, this manga is absolutely perfect.
lighthearted

I think the visuals of this are absolutely stunning. The style is very vintage fashion sketch. Very elegant, high fashion. The color is beautiful. The manga itself is full of individual scenes in their life. If you're looking for a full cohesive story, this isn't it. This is moments. Snapshots. Like you are just looking in the window of someone's daily life, which is truly beautiful in its own right.

no os podéis imaginar las ganas que tenía de poder leer «Veil» de Kotteri!, editado por Planeta
lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

With a bold art style these full colour illustrations mesmerise the reader.
A somewhat of an avant-garde style of story telling its not always clear what is actually happening within the narrative. The 'heiress' appears to have a visual impairment- but she never opens her eyes. The exploration of someone with visual disabilities seems a bit primitive for this day and age. 


lighthearted slow-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

Veil isn't what I expected. There is no plot, no time given to settle into the story. You're given a prologue about when the characters first meet and that's the extent of foundational information. The rest is simple vignettes of small moments in the shared lives of these two characters. The relationship between the two is really left up to the reader. Whether you want to believe they're romantically involved or just very good friends the chemistry between them is undeniable. In just a few pages you're shown the deep understanding they have for each other, and are treated to daily banter and going's on. It's truly a lovely manga with a very soft and beautiful art style. I'm excited to read more! 

Thank you to Udon Entertainment and Netgalley for the ARC.