What an unbelievably beautiful story with such a perfect and ending!!

Sori Lee has transferred to a school back in her hometown after experiencing extreme bullying in her old school. Determined to let the past go, but struggling with the trauma of the abuse, she finds herself isolated from her classmates.. until one day she finds a letter taped at the bottom of her desk. Each letter she finds leads to her another and eventually leads her to Dongsoon, her classmate. Eventually the two discover these letters were left specifically for them leading them to eventually find the author. It’s a story about inner strength, trust and hope I could put it down!

This was a lovely story, and everything from the characters, to the art, to the <i>parallels</i> got me. It had me going for a while, and there were definitely tears throughout, but this is one I would highly recommend if you want an emotional and heartfelt story. Sori is lovely, and I think she might be one of my favourite protagonists in a while, even though her story hurts so much. This was so, so good, and pulled on my heartstrings as often as it made me smile.

Thank you NetGalley for the e-arc! I remember reading this years ago when it first came out on WEBTOON, but to read it as an ebook with turning pages was a really nice experience. Some things like formatting could be a little weird in book form instead of scrolling. Since I first read this awhile ago, I didn’t remember the ending which was nice to be surprised again. This is for sure one I will continue to return to periodically. It’s short and sweet, but still has a deep message. Love the ending!

This was my first graphic novel, and it was such a delight! I loved watching the friendships develop and grow. The scavenger hunt added the perfect level of intrigue. I was in a reading slump, and this lifted me right out of it!

What a gorgeous story! Beautiful illustrations and an equally lovely storyline. It's been a while since I've read a graphic novel with such impact. I'll definitely be recommending this and can't wait to get a physical copy.

I loved everything about this book! It was like watching an anime movie, but reading it. The storytelling and reading the process of how Hoyeon led Dongsoon and Sori together was phenomenal! What a unique way of bringing together two different friendships Hoyeon had and having them become friends through Hoyeon’s scavenger hunt for letters.

It is also practical that bullying is still a major issue in Korean society, with students having to transfer to different schools because bullying gets so out of hand.

I love the innocence of this book and how you learn that sometimes it takes random events of your life to build a lifetime friendship, even if the acts were intentional. Life is too short to linger on our scars (a bad friendship with Dongsoon’s case and bullying with Sori’s case) and that there is more to things in life like finding true friendship.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me an advanced copy for review!

02/07/2025 || Your Letter by Hyeon A Cho || #YourLetter #NetGalley #Manga

Thank you NetGalley, Hyeon A Cho, and Yen Press | Ize Press for making this e-ARC available!

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5 Stars

I am super grateful to have grabbed up the Read Now copy of this gorgeous and heartwarming manga! Truly lovely and visually stunning- I am left simultaneously satisfied and also now wanting more, slice of life and magic from the beloved characters of this tale.

What worked for me:
Literally everything - the story telling, the art style, the messages being interwoven into the plot/story line, the characters, the ending, the EVERYTHING omg!!! I will seriously be buying a copy of this manga, it was just so touching and gorgeous!

This was a second-chance for multiple characters, how deep true love goes, and how its so important to stand up for what you feel is right in your heart! And that all things happen for a reason!
Dongsoon was my favorite design wise - I am always drawn more to white haired characters and his eyebrows were so fun! He looked so soft and kindhearted! Sori Lee was so precious and so smart- I am so glad she ended up becoming confident in herself! Hoyeon bringing them together and back to himself was so magical and truly made my heart feel endlessly warm and fuzzy!

What did not work for me:
Truly nothing much. I wanted some more explanation for certain bits. I wanted more of the happiness. I wanted more of the after possibly! But seriously, this was great!

YES YESSSSSS!!!

I love this book soooo much. I originally read it on Webtoon, so I was so excited to see that it was getting published. I need to get my hands on a copy ASAP, because this was even better than the Webtoon.

Def a must read that more people should know about!!

Your Letter is such a lovely story. It's deep and painful, while simultaneously being whimsical and warm. It reminds me of Studio Ghibli movies in that way. It makes you think while being cozy and comforted.

I loved the art. The characters were interesting. I enjoyed watching everything unfold, deciding who really wrote the letters, and cheering as Sori made friends.

I still wonder if the letter writer knew the lake would flood and planned for Sori to get sick. It seems unlikely, but it's fun to think he might have.

A thoughtful, emotional start to a groundbreaking new manga series. Tackling issues of bullying and friendship, this book draws readers in with the mystery of hidden letters and a very creative scavenger hunt. The theme of "red string of fate" connects the main characters together, and the ending will leave readers eager for the next volume. Overall, a beautiful addition to the world of manga.

The best graphic novel i have ever read!!!!!! i do not mind if there is any sequel or prequel in the future cause i am gonna seated.


Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review!

Wow this is truly a masterpiece. The concept of friendship along with the theme of letters and treasure hunt? Not only was it magical but also heartwarming and emotional.

Imagine moving into a new school with the trauma of being a victim of bullying. Then you find letters specially made for you, introducing you to school, your classmates, hidden places and also new friends and animals. I honestly felt this was going to break my heart with how things were unfolding, not that I don't love tragic endings, but it's just I didn't want this one to end that way.

I wanted them to be happy. It goes to see how karma and good deeds done from the bottom of the heart returns back to you. I have stopped making birthday cards for people now. The only cards I got are from my sister. And I realised I was doing the same with her as others did with my cards. At least I thought they did. I am going to start valuing them and also start giving them out again.

Please go and give this a read, this story is something you will regret missing how it makes you feel.

"Your Letter" is a short, lovely manhwa about the power of connection and the importance of standing up for what's right, for yourself, and for others. Considering its length, I'd recommend just giving it a try. It has friendship! It has a mystery element! It has a dab of magical realism!
I'll admit that the art style wasn't my favourite at first, but I got used to it quite quickly, and the colour palette is really pretty.
I wholeheartedly recommend it, and will happily admit that it made me cry. I hope you love it!

Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review!

I requested for this arc in NetGalley many months back and didn’t hear anything back so I assumed my request was rejected until I received a pleasant surprise in my mailbox this month! After reading it, I have to say how grateful I am that I got the opportunity to read it because it turned out to be one of the best graphic novels I have ever read.

The story follows a school girl, Sori Lee as she navigates her school life, where there is bullying and how easily you can turn into a target if you even try to do the right thing. It is about friendship, how hard it is to forge one in a new environment and yet how easy it is if you give it a chance. When Sori transfers to a new school and struggles to fit in, she finds a letter under her desk that not only guides her through school, but also brings her on a scavenger hunt for the remaining letters. Who wrote those letters for her and why? And who is the other person she keeps bumping into as she searches for the letters?

I thought the pacing and the feel of the story were done very well. For a somewhat short graphic novel that is not part of a series, it gave me some really satisfying reveals that were heartwarming. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone, really. Such a simple story, and yet what a great impression it left me.

This was so sweet and I was so afraid throughout that it would end in tragedy. My poor heart could barely take it, I cried twice.

Sori has to transfer schools after she becomes the target of the bullying she was trying to stop. In her new class she is afraid to open up due to her previous negative experiences and struggles to connect with classmates. Until one day she finds a mysterious letter that becomes the key to getting to know her new surroundings and its people. Sori goes on the hunt for new letters and with each one she finds herself closer to the unknown writer, as well as a boy named Dongsun who seems to be everywhere she goes.

The story contains two intertwined, overarching plots, one about the darker side of student life, the other about reconnecting with friends and building new relationships. This gentle comic explores school harassment from several angles and provides different solutions for each case. The characters question their own morals sometimes, but ultimately, with the encouragement of their friends, they manage to stick up for themselves and for others.

Despite the simple art style, many of the scenes were very emotional, while at other times the cute drawings were a balm to the soul. If we are having a rough day, this manhwa is a great palate cleanser.

Loved this read!! I loved the art style, beautiful story, and realistic characters. This read had a great message. I was engaged the whole time. Such a beautiful story that I will recommend to others.

The art style is incredible, I think the concept was cyte and well thought out. This was really well done, it's a fun and quick read with a great underlying story to tell.

The story had a bit of a sad start, but it all worked out in the end. Overall, loved the story. It was such a cute, slice-of-life that I’d recommend to anyone if they like that kind of stuff. I loved the plot twist, art style, characters, and the plot in general.

I don’t know if this was fixed but: “That is until I q uit being a bystander.” (pg 14). Extra space in between q and u in the word quit.

very sweet and cute :,) the art is some of the best i’ve seen in a graphic novel <3 a very heartfelt read

Your Letter
Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (3/5) or 6.42/10 overall

Characters - 6

Atmosphere - 7

Writing - 7

Plot - 6

Intrigue - 7

Logic - 6

Enjoyment - 6

Overall Thoughts:
As soon as I started this I realized that I had read it previously. I believe it was on Webtoon before? That's probably what happened. Despite this it's been years since I originally read it and didn't remember most of the plot, I just had a weird sense of deja vu the whole time. I still think the plot of this book is pretty unique. Slowly but surely Sori collects more letters, meets more people, and learns more about who sent them. I always love learning more with the characters and trying to solve a mystery with them, and I think this book captured that really well. :)