I will be combining my experience reading volumes 1 and 2 together as I read them back-to-back. I'd been seeing art from this manga online for quite some time and was immediately captivated by the detail in them. Volume 1 starts out covering the meeting of the main characters in a couple of panels and the rest of the story is told through vignettes that show bits and pieces of their growing relationship. This means that there isn't necessarily continuity to the story as each vignette stands on its own but another thing I really appreciate about this style of storytelling is how the art draws the reader or consumer in, but it's interactive because you have to fill in some parts of the story yourself. That might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it was different in a good way for me!

I’d love to know more on Emma’s back story. But all in all they’re cute together. I love the cozy feel and simplistic vibe I get. The short stories instead of a chapter after chapter story is fun to.

This Manga is watching 2 People fall in love over and over again. The strength lies in the details of the picture here. You need to pay special attention to them because they are telling a different story than the words.
Pictures and actions are louder than words and vail is proving that! I read this beautifully piece of art twice in a row and found myself enjoying it even more than second time.

Veil is one of the best meet cute stories I've read in a while. There's not a lot going on plot-wise (yet) but the way these two interact is exquisite. The chemistry between the two characters is something most stories wish they had. Fans of "will they or won't they" stories will definitely like this. How lovely to get another title on the English-language market featuring adult characters without having to resort to the all-too-popular grimdark post-apocalyptic genres. I am very much looking forward to the second volume.

Simply beautiful! This is a lovely story between platonic and romance, I felt a thump in my heart chest reading this manga. The paneling gives a glimpse of their intertwined lives. With vivid colors, wonderful fashion, and dynamic characters. The divide between being a reader and the characters is thin.

It’s akin to sitting near a pair of bantering strangers in a cafe that gives off an intimate air before they leave out the door in arm and arm. There’s soft magic in these pages, saying so little but telling so much with expressions.

The story is written in short-form; each chapter features a vignette unrelated to any greater overarching plot. Which I love how thin the “veil” is and feel that we are blessed to read it translated. I have already preordered my copy of this manga. I am so excited to display it at home when it’s released. Thank you for NetGalley and the publisher Udon Entertainment for the arc!

Thank you to Netgalley and Udon Entertainment for the opportunity to read and review this manga. This series is one that I have heard about because of the cover and romance. Now, upon reading it, it definitely is a unique one that is worth the experience if you enjoy romance and classic art. There are also some monologue pages that are necessary to read to understand more about the characters, so if you do not like that, I don't recommend it. I know it's going to be hard for me to wait for more. However, I think for anyone that wants to try this because of the hype, I would try it from the library or Barnes and Noble (because of the unique formatting of story plus it's not guaranteed to be wrapped) Because of these points, I have to give this a 5 out of 5 stars

e-ARC from NetGalley.

This was ... just beautiful.

Not so much a story as a series of artful vignettes, Veil follows a young police officer and the runaway heiress he unwittingly adopts and begins to fall in love with.

This is literally art. The sketches belong in frames on the walls of art museums.

Personally not my fave. The concept I found interesting and before reading I was in awe over the cover art. But after opening it and starting the story I just didn’t want to continue as sad as that sounds. I just didn’t vibe with the art style, flow of how it’d go from graphic novel to a couple pages of just text. It felt jumbled to me.

Publishing date: 11.03.2025 (DD/MM/YYYY)
Thank you to NetGalley and Udon Entertainment for the ARC. My opinions are my own.
NOTE: Elements from this review are also used in the review for volume 2.

TLDR: A blind woman and a police officer have a chance encounter which a sweet friendship blooms from. Full of beautiful art. 4 stars

A blind woman bumps into a man. They get to know each other, and he offers her a job. They are now coworkers. Their relationship deepens, but they still keep a respectful distance.

These two are so sweet. They really have THE relationship with each other. They tease and comfort, push each other up, and protect each other. I really enjoyed reading about these two. There are basically no other characters here, so they get all the pages for themselves.

Story is ... not here? I would say this manga contains mostly snippets only. Daily life scenarios. Nothing wrong with that. Just don't expect a super fleshed out story.

The art in this manga is BANGER. I really loved it. In between chapters you get these beautiful prints of him and her. Separate, and together. Absolutely stunning. I might in part have picked this up because I admire the artist's work.

Audience is hard to pinpoint. It fits for any age from middle school and up. Exactly what kind of person, I am not sure. It fit for me because of the art, it might for you too. Maybe it is an "everyone should read this" kind of thing.

I am giving this 4 stars. Stunning art, sweet panels, and I know there is more to come. Definitely reading any other volume the author puts out. No questions asked. Highly recommend.

This romance manga provided me the same warmth that Anastasia (1997 film) gave me when I was a child. It felt nostalgic even with me going in blind. *ba dum tss*

From blurb:
Like a classic film, he and she encountered each other by chance. He was an on-duty police officer in the city. She was a blind, runaway heiress. When he learned that she is looking for work, he decided to welcome her as the police station’s telephone operator… this was the beginning of the everyday lives of he and she, and the delicate distance between them.

My thoughts:
I feel like I reverted back to being a child wrapped in my favorite blanket. This was breathtakingly beautiful as a whole. The unique and vintage art style, the slow burn and pure friendship between the main characters, the witty dialogue and monologue, and most importantly, the wonderful storyline.

With this being a lighthearted, leisure read with beautiful illustrations, you’ll definitely want to take your time to admire instead of rushing.

Regular manga reader or not, Veil will be one of those reads where you think “everyone needs to read this.” I will think of these characters and story for a long time. Truthfully, I cried at a wholesome moment. I cannot wait to read the rest of the volumes.

Huge huge thanks to NetGalley and Udon Entertainment for allowing me to read this auto-approved ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Not to sound dramatic, but this manga is so unique and is a masterpiece! The volume starts with a meet-cute scenario where Emma accidentally hits Aleksander with her stick, and from then on it is scenario after scenario. "Veil" isn't your typical romance manga with plot and conflicts--instead, it focuses on the small intimate moments of their interactions and is more episodic. I love this style of manga and can't wait to read more.

*Recibí este libro adelantado por NetGalley a cambio de mi honesta opinión. Gracias a NetGalley y a UdonEntretainment por el libro (ARC).*

Este manga me encantó mucho. La historia y el arte son bellos. La historia se cuenta por pequeños episodios y de ahí se desarrolla todo. Los dibujos extras ayudan a resaltar la historia. Es un slow burn pero bien lindo. Los personajes son lindos y la química se da muy bien. Emocionada por leer el resto de los volumenes, cuando salga la publicación los estaré comprando.

Esta versión, es la primera traducción al inglés, y al momento solo hay dos publicaciones. En otros idiomas ya hay más publicaciones a la venta.

This was one of those novels where I wasn’t quite sure what was going on until I thought about it more. It swaps between monologues of the two main characters and the regular manga style.
There is a blind woman that quite literally bumps into a police officer and luckily finds herself a job. She has run away from a life of riches to start anew. There is an almost codependent relationship that develops between her and the police officer. I’m hoping that the second volume will reveal more of this relationship between the two.

#ThxNetGalley #Kotteri #VeilVolume1

Kotteri’s full-color illustrations are beautiful. They give an interesting atmosphere to the intriguing story of this encounter between the heiress and the police officer.
Enigmatical, with a touch of sensuality, I already want to read the next one to find out how the dynamic between the two will unfold.

Veil, Vol. 1: Temperature of Orange is a visually stunning and intriguing start to a story wrapped in mystery and cinematic charm. Kotteri’s full-color illustrations are breathtaking, evoking the elegance of classic film, which pairs beautifully with the witty, noir-esque dialogue. As a movie buff, I was completely drawn in by the dramatic framing and expressive character work.

The story itself remains quite enigmatic by the end of this first volume, offering just enough to pique curiosity while keeping many details about the characters’ pasts and motivations under wraps. The slow-burn relationship between the police officer and the runaway heiress is compelling, though it feels like we’re only scratching the surface of their dynamic.

I’m looking forward to Volume 2 to see where their journey leads. With its unique art style and atmosphere, I could easily see Veil being adapted into an anime with a striking visual identity. If you love gorgeous artwork and a story that unfolds like a classic film, this one is definitely worth picking up!

What a delightful little gem. I read in another review that it was more of a mood than a story, and I totally agree with that. The art is lovely, nostalgic, and the story is little glimpses into the life of our two characters - a meet cute, co-working, little moments of deeper connection.

Very glad I stumbled upon this and I’m grateful to Netgalley and Udon Entertainment for the digital arc. I’ll be following this series.

The artwork is beautiful and does a fantastic job of expressing the story. The dialogue is well written. The characters are well developed and likable.

I’ve seen many illustrations from this manga on social media, and I was so excited to read it! Thank you for this opportunity!

The story told is about a police officer and a blind runway heiress. Mostly, this manga captures different moments of their everyday life together as partners (in what sense - your choice).

I genuinely love the relationships between the characters; they are sweet in every way. The illustration style is stunning, and I adore the color palette and the gorgeous fashion choices!

It’s a delight to read about such sweet relationships and bold clothes designs.

Thank you Udon and Net Galley for the opportunity to review this series.

I have been very interested in Veil ever since the French translation was released. It's a beautifully illustrated story and I was excited to finally read this in English.

There are two main characters in the series, Alexander, a police officer, and Emma, a blind runaway heiress, who through a chance meeting find their lives delicately intertwined. The story isn't really a story, rather fragments of their day to day lives, the prologue shows their initial encounter and the remaining chapters are mostly glimpses into their lives.

Rather than a graphic novel with a plot, Veil is an art piece with dialogue. There isn't really a story and is a slice of life romance. I enjoyed ever page and I'm excited to read the remaining volumes and see Alexanders and Emma's story come to life.

Gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous work with striking panels, stunning colours and a cute story.

Emma and Alexander meet by accident and then they sort of move in together while working at the same police station. The manga takes us through short scenes of their life together - the meeting with Alexander's sister was the funniest one, and the little monologues were a lovely addition (especially the conversation between a teapot and a cup). Emma's exquisitely beautiful - the full-page images of her as a model are amazing, worthy of being framed and put on the wall.

Curious where the story is going!

Thank you to NetGalley and the poblishers for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.