nessavabooks's review

5.0
adventurous dark emotional lighthearted 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

This is a beautiful sweet gothic fairy tale. The story of little girl and “teacher” who is a cursed soul. This first volume introduces this world and our charming main characters. The art is lovely and the little girl is so cute. There are true moments of danger as well. I look forward to continuing this manga series. 5⭐️
lostinwords01's profile picture

lostinwords01's review

5.0
dark emotional reflective fast-paced

"The Girl from the Other Side" by Nagabe

Rating: 5/5 Stars

"The Girl from the Other Side" is a breathtaking manga that effortlessly weaves together stunning artistry with a  deeply affecting narrative. Nagabe's delicate and ethereal illustrations transport readers into a world of eerie beauty, perfectly capturing the contrasting emotions of sweetness and sadness that permeate the story.

The art in this manga is nothing short of mesmerizing. The intricate linework, atmospheric backgrounds, and the expressive character designs create a visual feast that immerses readers in a hauntingly enchanting realm. Each panel is a work of art in itself, evoking a range of emotions with its subtle details and evocative imagery.

Beneath the mesmerizing art, the story unfolds with a delicate balance of sweetness and melancholy. The tender relationship between Shiva, an innocent young girl, and Teacher, a mysterious, horned creature, is portrayed with a depth and complexity that tugs at the heartstrings. Their bond is both heartwarming and heart-wrenching, as they navigate a world torn between light and darkness. It explores themes of innocence, belonging, and sacrifice. 

In the words of the book itself: "In the light, you are not visible. But you can be seen in the shadows." This quote encapsulates the essence of the story, reminding us of the beauty and complexity found in the darkest corners of our hearts.

For those seeking a truly captivating and emotionally resonant manga experience, "The Girl from the Other Side" is an absolute must-read. Prepare to be entranced by its stunning art and moved by its bittersweet tale that lingers long after the final page.
rebeccareader's profile picture

rebeccareader's review

5.0
adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Well, I wasn’t expecting this cosy yet eerie and creepy mystical read but here where are!

What a delight! Teacher and Shiva are adorable! The plot is great, the mysteries that are slowly unfolding are good, some little areas of confusion but I know I’ll get answers. The art style is brilliant and ominous and with so much creepiness, isolation, uncertainty there is also such sunshine in this! More of Teacher and Shiva immediately!
mindyleereads's profile picture

mindyleereads's review

5.0

I’ve instantly fallen in love with this manga series. I want to read all of this so I can watch the anime. 🥰 The art in this is absolutely stunning. It’s also kinda creepy and I love that.

catherine232323's review

5.0
dark mysterious
estherbookster's profile picture

estherbookster's review

5.0

Somehow this is cozy with dark themes, easily a 5 star. Cute artwork, intriguing story telling, mysterious characters that keep me wanting to know more about the world, it's people and the sickness. Highly recommended series for sure.
doria_king's profile picture

doria_king's review

4.0
adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
mosspierrot's profile picture

mosspierrot's review

4.0
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
daisyyy's profile picture

daisyyy's review

5.0
dark emotional lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
nataliereadz's profile picture

nataliereadz's review

4.0
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I'm really new to Manga because the typical storylines of the genre don't really appeal to me. But I looooove me a dark, spooky, monstrous tale, so this was right up my alley and it didn't disappoint. I'm glad I picked up the Deluxe edition, because the additional artwork is absolutely stunning. I look forward to the next installment.