Your Letter

This is an unassuming gem of a read. While I was intrigued by the initial premise of "girl who stood up for her bullied friend gets letters" and I am always up to read more manhwa titles, I did not expect the gentle and kind treasure hunt narrative that followed our lead to her new school. This is also a story about small joys and connections to other people. The bullying aspect pops up a few times, as our main character is not the only one who has ever been bullied in the story, but, they are small encounters rather than drawn out ones. This one is good! Read it!

I read this first as a webtoon and when I saw that it is being published as a book I got super excited!

"Your Letter" is a short, melancholy story about a girl named Sori Lee who decides to go to a new school because of bullying. At this new school she discovers letters left by a former student that helps her adjust to her new life. Along the way she befriends someone who knew the former letter writing student and they make a discovery that is monumental to the both of them.

The art style is beautiful and the story is touching. I cannot wait to buy the book when it is out!

A sweet and heartwarming story of friendship, connections, and the simple joys of letter writing. When middle-schooler Sori Lee stands up for her friend she never expects to become the new target for the bullies... and when her friend transfers, Sori decides it's time to get a fresh start for herself. When Sori moves to a new school she is struggling to fit in, still traumatized from the bullying at her previous school... until she finds a mysterious letter underneath her desk welcoming her to the school and leading her down a mysterious scavenger hunt. Sori follows the clues, trying to find the letter writer, and she begins to heal and open her heart up again, meeting new friends, and experiencing the small wonders of her new school. This was an absolutely delightful and heartwarming read, I would absolutely recommend this book for everyone, of all ages! It's so charming and sweet, it touches your heart and just makes you fall in love with the sweetness of the story. The artwork is gorgeous to look at and I can't wait to buy this book for myself.

Release Date: July 23,2024

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and Yen Press | Ize Press for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

I don't know where to begin to explain how this book made me feel. The narrative is beautiful, and the illustrations are simply breathtaking, they fit the story so well and the result it's art. Plus, it has a certain touch of mystery that I loved. And the epilogue?? Such an amazing detail, I loved everything about this reading experience! Would be looking forward to more of this author 🩵

Thanks to NetGalley and Yen Press for the eARC of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review! 💌