“Reminiscent of Nagabe’s The Girl from the Other Side, this series, with its lush nature art and creative creature designs, offers enchantments all its own. Fantasy readers will be transported.” Publisher’s Weekly
“Wholesome and adorable … Even in darker thematic moments, the characters and exquisite art will resonate with readers.” School Library Journal
“The artwork is simply beautiful and the story is sweet.” Kabooooom
“This manga is a must for lovers of slow-paced, cozy fantasy. Yako Gureishi’s art is lovely… And of course, if you enjoyed the anime, this is a must-read.” OTAKU USA Magazine
“If you’re a fan of the wildly popular Frieren, then this will almost certainly be up your street, but its appeal stretches to anyone who enjoys vividly realised fantasy worlds and gentle adventure.” Mainly Manga
“I implore you: go buy this book. It had that ‘oh this is something special’ feeling from page 1 and that feeling only grew as I read it.” Manga Tak! Podcast
“The quiet beating heart of Somali and the Forest Spirit is a complete contrast to the action rush of most Japanese comics, and all the more appealing for that.” The Slings & Arrows
“This story is absolutely breathtaking.” GamingTrend
“This has to be some of the most detailed artwork mixed with some of the best writing I’ve had the pleasure to go through! There is no doubting why this series has won awards.” GamingTrend Comics