Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #6

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #6

by Patrick Horvath

The series finale of the critically acclaimed cozy-horror smash hit! Samantha Strong has made her choice…and Woodbrook will never be the same. The events of the previous issue are so incredibly wild that we actually can’t type anything else here without it being a major spoiler. But you won’t want to miss the conclusion to Patrick Horvath’s epic follow-up to Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees.

Genres: Horror, Comics, Graphic Novels, Adult, Thriller, Comix, Comics Manga

Kindle Edition

First published March 4, 2026

Reviews

[Stay Fetters · Rating 3 out of 5]

"And then he said he’d lick her fur clean instead of taking a shower. Eww! I know!!"

I’ve been chewing my fingernails waiting for this volume. I needed answers to how this was going to end and learn if Sam will drive off into the sunset.

My theories were actually a lot better than how this turned out. The last page of this was so disappointing. There was this huge lead up and I was anxious to know what the hell was going to happen. It let me down, well, just the very last page.

This was a great series and it all came down to that last bit. It wasn’t what I was hoping it would be. Still a phenomenal and twisted tale. One I will definitely reread.

[Elle]

I don't even know what star rating to give, but there had BETTER be more of this series coming because if not, this ending was a huge letdown.

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Felt a little anticlimactic especially after issue #5 and in comparison to the final issue of the original series. Does seem to set up a future series so I’m excited to see what happens with that. But I’m of the opinion that a good series should be able to stand on its own, and this finale ultimately impedes the rest (which was very good) from doing so.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dang, a good but frustrating ending!

[Raaven💖 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yay im the first review! I’m only giving this a 4 star because the ending made me mad. But what a trip. This series is so sad and frustrating and I loved it. I really wish there could be more. Samantha is the biggest sociopath/psychopath and the perfect example of someone just purely evil. And Monica. Not knowing is sometimes better. This series was so much fun and I’m kind of sad it’s over. But another part of it could pop up again. It was sort of an open ending. But all in all, fuck you Samantha Strong.

[Lizzy DeMarco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic ending to this series!

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ending!!!! 😯

[Claire Giannino · Rating 4 out of 5]

Samantha, you're a really bad bear.

[Rebs ✿ · Rating 5 out of 5]

already looking forward to vol. 3 of this series, absolutely fantastic.

[Reading by Mothlight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy shit

[lula · Rating 3 out of 5]

i know theyre setting up a sequel, but damn, could u at least have tried a bit harder to tie up the finale to feel less anticlimactic? maybe a few high speed chases out of the city or something? its been a solid 5/5 for the rest of the comic but the ending felt super rushed 😔

[Daniel Freer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hope this isnt the end but still loved every second of this run!!!

This is the 2nd run if Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees. The 1st was just called that and was one of the best written and coolest art styles id ever seen. A little more cat and mouse as the plot/point of the 1st run was a little different. Sometimes 2nd runs of such amazing stories can be lame and done just for the sake of doing it to make money and capitalize on the 1st runs success. Honestly was a little hesitant to jump into this one knowing that. BUT IT TOTALLY DELIVERS AND HAS A GREAT STORY AS WELL. Wasn't done just to do it and you can tell it was ment to move the story along and was done in an excellent way while still being amazingly brutal and likeable at the same time. Not knowing whats gonna happen and that feeling of loosing someone, not knowing what happened and needing to find out. But also being careful what you wish for. To see the destruction Samantha caused in the 1st run while creating a whole new story from some of that but also making it new and also showing how different people deal with and handle loosing the people we love. Just an amazing piece of writing and artwork, storytelling and character building. Can't wait to see where they go with the series and hope they do continue to build on it. Definitely a must read for fans of comics/manga/graphic novels but also anyone who loves good stories and great writing. This things gonna come to a head and I cant wait to see how it turns out!!!

[Lordlight · Rating 2 out of 5]

Horrible. it's impressive how quickly this series has went to shit to use the dexter comparison it's like we immediately jumped from s1 dexter to s7 dexter within 2 issues. Sam turns from a grounded serial killer who wins by being clever and methodical to a supervillain who wins because UH ACTUALLY I HAD MACHINEGUNS MOUNTED IN MY STORE'S ROOF THE WHOLE TIME SO I WIN.

it's cartoonish in the worst way possible don't even be get me started on how Sam acts like a completely different character to the first volume she's rash, sloppy and literally invites trouble by bringing Monica to woodbary seemingly just because she's bored, this would all be fine if it led to her demise like it seemingly was heavily hinting at with stuff like the bear wondering into town and getting shot for it but than she just wins and it makes the story feel incomplete. what the hell was the point of everything from highlighting how much harder Sam has it in the modern world? to how she's getting older to everything with the bear foreshadowing just for her to win and face no consequences for anything, it's just a poorly made story.

The art is still as good and solid as the first volume's though...so as long as you ignore all the words you'll still have a good time looking at the pictures i guess.

[Sunday · Rating 4 out of 5]

liked
6 volumes
- i said in my previous review that sam kills anyone for any reason, but I realize now that is not true. she really enjoys making kind people suffer, from random strangers to grieving relatives to her own family. i read präludium as well and that really solidified that perspective for me. i think she wants to make them worse
- i found the ending to be a bit anti-climactic given how much was set up, but it did continue the previous series’ vibe of a serial killer’s day in the life
- i like seeing how the characters are doing now. it was especially interesting with the family of moles (? are they moles?)
-NOTE: when the 1-6 omnibus is released i'm probably just gonna move this review over there cause its technically a review of all of the volumes

[RSC_Collecting · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an excellent end to an excellent series! This book was full of chaos and destruction. And we can never go back. This series has been one of my favorites in recent years. The first arc and this second arc were both thrilling. We get to see inside the mind of a killer. An extremely intelligent serial killer. And we get to see how her life declines as her secret is finally found. I won't spoil the ending. But it could be good or bad depending on your outlook. You can catch a killer or let the killer get away. Where does your ethics cross your fandom? Highly recommend.

[Colin Post · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love when a horror story explodes into chaos. It's fitting that Samantha literally burned the town down on her way out because things were becoming pretty untenable for her there. This was a thrilling end, but I felt that some of the subtle themes that Horvath has been developing throughout this arc relating to the changes in society during the 1990s were not properly wrapped up. I suspect that those themes will continue to develop in the next arc, though, as the conclusion here hints that Samantha will gain notoriety - maybe through the early Web?? We can only hope.

[Angustia⋆Cósmica · Rating 5 out of 5]

We're here at the end of the journey after so long. What a ride this has been.
A terrible one, in the best sense of the word.

No that many happy endings, but it was not an open one so that's more than enough for me.
Very true to life, sometimes justice doesn't prevail. I guess we all knew, somehow, that this is how it was going to be.
Patrick Horvath tied it all up nicely; it's hard not to feel satisfied with the way things ended. (I do wish the evil was defeated but I can't have my bloody cake and eat it.) Thanks for all the horrible things I've seen along the way!

[David Miles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arc 2 wraps up with Samantha burning down the town allowing her to escape the mayhem she left behind. Curious to see where arc 3 takes us.

Arc 1 Samantha was interesting, like the early seasons of Dexter. Arc 2 Samantha is much more evil and malicious. Will arc 3 bring her around to us again, it will she further her descent into evil.

Also with the introduction of the Internet in this series will it be harder for her to continue her killings in secret?

[Megan (ReadingRover) · Rating 2 out of 5]

For such a suspenseful, climactic series this ending was a total let down. It wasn’t even unsatisfying in a way that a cliffhanger is because at least with a cliffhanger there is a buildup and you have something to look forward to. This was just bland. It wasn’t even unsatisfying like no effort went into it. Fail. I’m sure there will be a new story arc but it can’t have the same umph as this one especially after that weak ending. 2 stars

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

An end?

That was an ending worthy of Tarantino. Samantha is like the proverbial shark, constantly swimming looking for her next victim. But is this the end of her murderous rampage? Can Samantha change? She wants a new beginning but can she really change who she is? I'm hoping for another sequel already.

[alejandro galvez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wild.

Can't wait for the next series. This has been a pleasant treat. Just love it. Samantha is one cold lady. I habe a feeling the next time we see her, its going to get insane. And probably be the end of her.

[Kaitlyn Lynch]

The ending left much to be desired.

[Aimee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noooooooooooooo! It can’t be over. Please don’t.

[Leah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this series (and the first one) so much, but I’m rating this 4 stars because the ending was lackluster. This book felt didn’t feel like a true series finale that wraps everything up nicely.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

After the build up of the previous issues, the finale was a little bit of a letdown. I still enjoyed this series, and I would read more of it if more is written.

[Alex Fyffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Issue: 4.5 (rounded down to 4/5)
Series: 4.5 (rounded up to 5/5)

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

this made the bear scene in Midsommar look like childs play

[DOOM · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of surprises on this issue! That’s how you finish a horror series. This is horror done right as I am always left wanting more.

[ThaTha Par · Rating 5 out of 5]

insane.

[Christina Pfeiffer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the perfect ending to a series if you are used to disappointment.