School Library Journal Review
Gr 7-9-This first volume in a manga trilogy features characters from the novel Wicked Lovely (HarperTeen, 2007). Rika now maintains a solitary existence in a Mojave Desert cave. She spends her days painting the landscape, invisible to mortal Jayce. Then, she becomes visible to him when she moves beneath his body to break his fall. Mutual attraction fuels this flirtatious dance between faery and mortal. Complicating the plot are appearances by Summer King Keenan, Winter Girl Donia, and interested friends, both human and fey. In the style of manwha, the book reads left to right. Black-and-white illustrations depict the angular bodies, realistic faces, extraordinarily attractive boys, and slim girls not found in traditional manga. While it is possible to read this title without prior knowledge of Marr's faerie world, it is considerably easier for fans of this series to understand its characters, action, and flashbacks.-Barbara M. Moon, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Linked to Marr's novels (Wicked Lovely, 2007; Ink Exchange, 2008; Fragile Eternity, 2009), this Western manga adds depth and detail to Marr's already-existing world of faeries. Rika, a former human who has been a faery for many years, likes to keep her distance from the Faery Court, opting instead to live in the desert. She's an artistic, free-spirited character who saves the life of a young man and proceeds to protect him from danger. In the meantime, a budding romance becomes apparent between Rika and the young man, but as she is a faery and he is a mortal, trouble looms. As with many manga, this volume cuts off mid-story to be continued in the next installment. Xian Nu Studio's art ably mixes Japanese and American styles. Marr's readers will definitely want to see this visualization of her world and characters.--Davidson, Danica Copyright 2009 Booklist
