ARC Copy...Interesting so far but where it will go. Obviously the male has serious issues and luggage that fosters his murderous rage and the girl has a introspective emotion insight to see that plus the patience of a saint to deal with him.

I can’t wait to read more from this series. Absolutely loved reading it and the characters are amazing

Meh. I found that the story line was a bit scattered. I also didn’t like how the book started, who are these characters?

Thanks Netgalley and Unohana-San for allowing me to read the first volume of this manga. I really liked it, I thought having a hot tempered criminal ml who was “purchased” by rich fl really made the story more easy to read although yes the romance was rather quick for my liking but it’s still decent. I sense this will be an anime potential very soon!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this e-ARC!
3 stars

This was a cute read! It hops right into the romance, and although I can't say I was completely smitten with the couple because of that, their interacts were adorable. Both of the protagonists have issues with their past trying to drag them down, and honestly, I enjoyed reading that more than the romance. I particularly liked Neneo. His angst was just *chefs kiss*. The manga also played a lot with marks of felony and how the shame is literally tattooed onto him. Don't know if I'm gonna continue it, mostly because I have a list of romance manga that have caught my attention, but I do recommend this still!

Thank you Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for the ARC.

This has a very interesting start, and I am very interested to see how this goes. I am also very interested to see more of the back story of Freya, regarding the circumstances that led her to where she is currently.

I very much look forward to the next volume, to see where the story leads us to.

genre bending at its finest, both witty and romantic this first Vol is fast paced and very enjoyable.

Loved the art style and the story left me wanting more when i finished

Would recommend

4 stars

As always, a big thank you for providing the ARC!

I'm a big fan of the found family trope and thought this story of two ostracised people finding comfort and support in each other would be tailored for me. I felt obligated to finish the volume, but failed to see the charm of neither the characters or their relationship supposed to have. Hence, I don't have much else to say that I won't be reading the second volume.

Snow and Ink 
-release November 5 
-volume 2 tentative release early February 
-volume 3 tentative release May 

From the cover I had a Violet Evergarden vibe, although I knew it was not going to be like that. I did put this series off longer than I had planned and now that I have read it I do kinda wish I read it a bit sooner. Although after looking into release dates, I did not realize the release is in November (for some reason I thought it was released last month). I ended up enjoying this series more than I expected I would to be honest. Originally, going into it I was thinking I would probably like it but not to the extent I did. Honestly, this was another series I read recently where I did not put it down until the end. I couldn’t even imagine how bad Neneo felt when he had to go through what he did, but I’m glad it was mentioned in the first volume and not leaving us with questions about why he was considered a murderer. I like Neneo’s character as he seems rough at the start but by the end he is sweet and protective of Freya- including his design. I do hope we get more character development from Freya, as I feel like she barely changed. Although toward the end, I did get a feeling later on more happens with her “sister” and there is more to her story.  

Summary:
Freya purchases a criminal to escort her to the North-this lady has some negative rumors surrounding her as she made some wrong choices which led to many losing their jobs. The criminal, Neneo, was being charged for murder and even has the tattoo symbols on hands & wrist, but there is more to it that no one knows about. After Freya purchases Neneo, they embark on their journey to the Hinterlands and both are hit with the realization of how everyone sees the two of them. Once settled in and they both become closer, Freya’s fiance (or ex-fiance) appears, and Neneo will have to face his past actions as well. How will the two of them face this obstacle and what does he want now? 

Thank you @netgalley and @kodanshamanga (@kodansha_en) for the opportunity to read this ARC!

The premise of Snow and Ink had so much potential, offering a unique and intriguing setup that drew me in right away. However, as the story progressed, it became clear that the execution didn’t live up to its initial promise. The plot felt underdeveloped, with key elements and character arcs not given the time or attention they needed to fully grow. Pacing was a major issue, as the narrative felt rushed, especially toward the end, where conflicts were resolved too quickly without proper buildup.

That being said, the artwork was stunning. The visuals were vibrant and beautifully detailed, bringing the world to life in ways that the story, unfortunately, couldn’t. The illustrations truly stood out, making each scene visually captivating, even when the plot struggled to keep pace.

Overall, while the foundation of a great story is there, Snow and Ink left me wanting more in terms of depth and development. If the storytelling had matched the brilliance of the artwork, this could have been a standout read.

Absolutely loved this manga!!! The story and the characters just touched my heart. Two misfits wronged by the world and people, finding love and acceptance in each other..Can't wait to see their story progress in the upcoming volumes! The illustrations were really beautiful too!! (Review on Goodreads as well)

This book was addictive I love that they see the best in each other and always try to protect each other I do believe that the relationship moved to fast

As much as I liked this book I wished there was more to it. But to be fair it in the start so this in itself was a good way to introduce the main characters. I did like getting to know them and their backstories on why they way they were the way they were. I kinda feel like the feelings/relationship between the two are rushed but maybe I'll feel better about that in the later books when I get to see them more as a pair. It was hard to see how people were reacting to Freya considering she was a pretty good person dealing with the aftermath of something. That even goes for what's going on Neneo who's whole situation is a misunderstanding and he has to deal with his sentence when it really wasn't his fault. Man I keep wanting to say more about this book but hard to do so without giving much away but from what I've gotten outta this book its and overall pretty good one. Looking forward to seeing what's next for these characters.

★★★ // Neneo, a young man sentenced to death for killing his entire village, is bought/saved by wealthy heiress and social outcast, Freya. The two begin their journey to the cold north, where they find comfort - and romance - with one another, all while dealing with their own dark pasts along the way...

First impression: Meh. While the premise of the manga sounded interesting, I didn't feel particularly drawn to either of the characters, nor the story that happened this volume. I also would have liked to see a bit more of Freya and Neneo getting to know and trust each other better - their relationship, especially the romance, felt pretty rushed to me (I love a good, developed slow-burn 😜), especially for the first volume of a series.

That being said, I still think I'll read on to see what adventure lies ahead. My motto with manga is to never judge a series by its first volume!

I enjoyed this story quite a lot and would like to continue to read this series. It is an interesting concept.

Thanks Netgalley for the ARC in exchanged for an honest review.

An interesting read!
We meet two characters who have been shattered: one by his actions and haunted by an unfulfilled dream, the other who was unfortunately used because of his status and who now distrusts everything.
As you would expect, a romance develops between the two during their journey. Far too quickly for my liking. However, the ending is very interesting, so I'll be curious to find out what happens next...
In short, it has potential, but perhaps it will be translated into French so that the public can discover it!

Very confusing story that was hard to follow with very big gaps in the storytelling. Will likely not continue reading.

Thank you, Kodansha Comics and NetGalley, for this entertaining-for-all-the-right-reasons romantic drama featuring a criminal and a disowned rich woman. This 100% is NOT a slow burn and the relationship is founded on some trauma bonding. I enjoyed it, despite knowing this isn't healthy for me. Neneo is hot: What can I say?

Kind hearted Freya has brought her family’s business to ruin due to bad business decisions. She decides to move far away, but before she does, she purchases a criminal. Neneo is haunted by his past even though he tries to make a new life with Freya. They eventually find comfort and support in one another.

Freya and Neneo have a sweet relationship and I would’ve liked to have seen more of it develop. The storytelling was a little disjointed and I felt a little confused as to what was going on. There seems to be a lot of set up happening and I hope future volumes builds more of their characters and the plot. The ending was much stronger than the beginning so it shows a lot of promise.

Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the arc.

Thank you Kodansha Comics for a copy of Snow and Ink Volume 1

"The manga about a dangerous love between killer and heiress that went viral in Japan! A condemned criminal and a wounded, wealthy daughter are lost somewhere between an unchangeable past and an uncertain future in Snow & Ink, a mysterious human drama that combines the melancholy atmosphere of My Happy Marriage with a historical flavor and a journey full of twists."

I'm not sure if I received a faulty e-galley or the story just jumped around? This was quite difficult for me to follow, and the story (especially the romance part) developed way too quickly. I also found that each character was not portrayed consistently and the FMC was flipping between being fierce and then passive. Hopefully the second volume will provide more background information!