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Beyond the Clouds #2
Beyond the Clouds, Vol. 2
Following Doctor’s Orders
Deep in the forest, Theo has finally found the mysterious Doctor, whose medicine might save Mia’s life. In exchange, Theo must find what the Doctor desires most and bring it back to him. Theo agrees without thinking, but how will he even figure out this riddle, not to mention find what the Doctor’s looking for in this vast, forbidding wood full of fairies and monsters? The clock is ticking as Mia lies in her sickbed, and the unknown enemies who attacked her plot their next move…
Deep in the forest, Theo has finally found the mysterious Doctor, whose medicine might save Mia’s life. In exchange, Theo must find what the Doctor desires most and bring it back to him. Theo agrees without thinking, but how will he even figure out this riddle, not to mention find what the Doctor’s looking for in this vast, forbidding wood full of fairies and monsters? The clock is ticking as Mia lies in her sickbed, and the unknown enemies who attacked her plot their next move…
180 pages, Paperback
First published October 4, 2018
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August 30, 2020
A solid second installment to what is turning out to be a wonderfully charming and magical read!
There isn't too much to say about this volume without going into spoilers but if you enjoyed the first one, I do believe you will enjoy the second. The artwork is beautiful and Theo and Mia are adorable (and so is Doug - a new character) but I feel like this volume was setting us up for a big adventure which will probably take place in the third volume.
4 stars.
There isn't too much to say about this volume without going into spoilers but if you enjoyed the first one, I do believe you will enjoy the second. The artwork is beautiful and Theo and Mia are adorable (and so is Doug - a new character) but I feel like this volume was setting us up for a big adventure which will probably take place in the third volume.
4 stars.
January 7, 2022
It was t as captivating as book one was, but I still loved the art and settings. Most of the time I was waiting for something to happen. Sure, Mia recovered from her fever, and received some solid advice about finding a magician that could help control her magic, but that was it for the intense stuff. The rest of the book was a journey to two towns where the narrator spent most of the time explains how excited Theo and Mia were going on an adventure. Despite the lack of action, I am still curious of how the manga series will unfold.
3 out 5 stars
F. D. Gross
3 out 5 stars
F. D. Gross
February 11, 2023
With beautiful illustrations and characters who’ll find their way into your heart, this kind and cosy story is truly magical in every sense of the word.
March 28, 2025
Really liked seeing more of the world in this one! We do stall a but on the plot, but still very fast paced.
July 12, 2025
süß süß süß und ein kunstwerk
November 7, 2020
C'est officiel, j'adore ce manga 🥰🥰
January 13, 2021
The continued adventures of Theo and Mia.
He not only persuades the old man in the forest to give him a treatment for Mia but learns why it happened. Alas, they will have to find a magician who can teach her control for her to escape the peril. It involves being scolded for where they camp, Mia's fear that Theo will be injured, a pass, a fortune teller who finds lost things, and more.
He not only persuades the old man in the forest to give him a treatment for Mia but learns why it happened. Alas, they will have to find a magician who can teach her control for her to escape the peril. It involves being scolded for where they camp, Mia's fear that Theo will be injured, a pass, a fortune teller who finds lost things, and more.
December 22, 2018
J'aime toujours bcp les dessins de ce manga et les personnages sont adorables mais je m'attendais à ce que l'histoire connaisse un développement plus important dans ce tome 2 et au final ça ne décolle pas vraiment ... je ne pense pas poursuivre cette saga.
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November 21, 2021Theo’s life of adventure has come at last. Determined to protect Mia, Theo works hard to become stronger and help keep her safe even though it means leaving his family behind. The pair definitely have their “heads in the clouds” as one of their acquaintances says. The story captures their nativity well by contesting their simple character with a bit more detail placed on the side characters and the surroundings.
As beautifully illustrated as the last, Nicke captures the mystery and excitement of adventure in Beyond the Clouds (vol. 2). I look forward to seeing more of this enchanting world through Theo and Mia’s eyes.
As beautifully illustrated as the last, Nicke captures the mystery and excitement of adventure in Beyond the Clouds (vol. 2). I look forward to seeing more of this enchanting world through Theo and Mia’s eyes.
December 19, 2022
nitch and satch my beloveds ;-;
im invested in their adventure but i dont want to see them getting betrayed or hurt ):::
im invested in their adventure but i dont want to see them getting betrayed or hurt ):::
November 17, 2024
A great 2nd volume. Everyone gets better and Theo and Mia start their adventure, encountering new characters. I think I'm going to miss Hotch while they go adventuring.
March 17, 2025
Un tomo más tranquilo y con menos acción que el anterior, pero con un final que parece prometer más intensidad en el siguiente.
El dibujo es una maravilla.
El dibujo es una maravilla.
April 9, 2023
This volume was more enjoyable than the first for me. It answered some questions and the characters seemed to have some sort of purpose/goal now.
The art is beautiful so hopefully the story will continue to improve.
The art is beautiful so hopefully the story will continue to improve.
November 30, 2020
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Theo completes his quest for the sage doctor in the forest and retrieves medicine for Mia, but the doctor reveals that Mia has magic that she needs to learn to control if she is going to survive. He tells Theo she needs to find a magician who can train her to control her powers. Theo has a theory that one might be living in the City of Merchants, Karatope, and he offers to travel with Mia. They gather provisions, supplies, and set out to see if Theo is correct. Along the way, they are swept up by a kindly family who harvest the nectar of flowers, and they reveal that one can only enter Karatope with an approved merchant pass. Theo and Mia exchange a day's work for this pass, and finally find themselves within the walls of the city. A few well-worded questions lead them to a fortune teller, who may know more about magic, but refuses to even hear them out.
Theo and Mia are so sweet together, and I'm glad it was addressed that they might be assaulted by bad guys the way they were setting up their tent right by the road and not keeping a watch. Where did these kids learn to travel?? The world Nicke has created is really interesting and beautiful. I appreciate the "logic" of it. Karatope is a city built on commerce, and Theo realizes his questions about a magician aren't going to lead to anyone because he's not thinking like a merchant. He changes tactics and gets results. Details like that make a world more real than if Theo was just led to the right person from the get-go.
I wish the entire volume was color watercolors, as the black and white illustrations are beautiful but could be amazing as watercolors. There is a little bit of a rough quality to them, but it makes the illustrations unique from other manga titles.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 7-12
Theo completes his quest for the sage doctor in the forest and retrieves medicine for Mia, but the doctor reveals that Mia has magic that she needs to learn to control if she is going to survive. He tells Theo she needs to find a magician who can train her to control her powers. Theo has a theory that one might be living in the City of Merchants, Karatope, and he offers to travel with Mia. They gather provisions, supplies, and set out to see if Theo is correct. Along the way, they are swept up by a kindly family who harvest the nectar of flowers, and they reveal that one can only enter Karatope with an approved merchant pass. Theo and Mia exchange a day's work for this pass, and finally find themselves within the walls of the city. A few well-worded questions lead them to a fortune teller, who may know more about magic, but refuses to even hear them out.
Theo and Mia are so sweet together, and I'm glad it was addressed that they might be assaulted by bad guys the way they were setting up their tent right by the road and not keeping a watch. Where did these kids learn to travel?? The world Nicke has created is really interesting and beautiful. I appreciate the "logic" of it. Karatope is a city built on commerce, and Theo realizes his questions about a magician aren't going to lead to anyone because he's not thinking like a merchant. He changes tactics and gets results. Details like that make a world more real than if Theo was just led to the right person from the get-go.
I wish the entire volume was color watercolors, as the black and white illustrations are beautiful but could be amazing as watercolors. There is a little bit of a rough quality to them, but it makes the illustrations unique from other manga titles.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 7-12
January 24, 2021
What a wonderful second volume! The artwork continues to astound. There is a single spread at the beginning that is in color – just enough to make me wish the entire book was in the lush colors. I’m 100% enchanted with Theo and Mia and I’m hooked on their story. While one thread was resolved in this volume, it moved smoothly to the next. I have a feeling this is going to be one of those series that just doesn’t get published/translated fast enough for me.
December 6, 2022
Un digno segundo volumen que no llega a la altura del primera, ni a sorprender tanto. Aún así el dueto principal continúa siendo entrañable y aquí empezamos a conocer un poco más el mundo en el que habitan.
Un volumen con cierto margen de mejora, ya que a veces la narración genera confusión y se vuelve algo caòtica y lenta.
Un volumen con cierto margen de mejora, ya que a veces la narración genera confusión y se vuelve algo caòtica y lenta.
January 20, 2021
Loved it! This is definitely my new favorite manga series! I can't get enough of these charming characters and their fascinating world.
November 12, 2021
This cotinues to be cute and sweet with a good touch of adventure. I love the brother sister relationship Theo and Mia have as well, and the forest dr is very sweet as well. Love this!
November 29, 2021
La historia va avanzando poco a poco.
December 6, 2021
Very cute and classically whimsical in a Ghibliesque way. More fantasy than steampunk this time, but the characters are all still very cute and positive. What more can you want?
June 20, 2024
Cute and fun! High stakes without being stressful! I am enjoying myself.
June 28, 2024
Ready for the adventure. Just the starting point for now, but seems to get more interesting.
January 15, 2023
Un peu moins bien que le premier tome mais toujours aussi onirique et cozy !
January 2, 2024
Encore un tome absolument merveilleux !!
On démarre avec Théo en forêt et une très chouette scène de combat. Un passage très drôles avec les deux fées maladroits. On découvre une partie de l'histoire passée du docteur. Une fois rentrée, Théo et Mia vont devoir se mettre en route pour Karatope, la cité des mille marchands, afin de dénicher un mage capable d'enseigner à Mia, un moyen de maîtriser sa magie.
Les graphismes doux et très aériens sont encore une fois géniaux à la fois détaillés et très poétiques. Les personnages évoluent avec aisance dans cet univers qui s'ouvrent devant eux. On reste bien dans le Shonen traditionnel, où le héros est le plus gentil garçon du monde et destiné à protéger. Les personnages secondaires sont un peu plus nuancés. Et les planches de fin au cœur de Karatope laissent beaucoup d'interrogations concernant le mage retrouveur d'objets et une bande d'individus louches. Les choses ne vont pas être si simples pour mener leur quête à bien. Une histoire captivante et entraînante servie par de sublimes graphismes sur fond de monde aux fortes influences fantasy. Que demandez de plus, à part le tome 3 ?
On démarre avec Théo en forêt et une très chouette scène de combat. Un passage très drôles avec les deux fées maladroits. On découvre une partie de l'histoire passée du docteur. Une fois rentrée, Théo et Mia vont devoir se mettre en route pour Karatope, la cité des mille marchands, afin de dénicher un mage capable d'enseigner à Mia, un moyen de maîtriser sa magie.
Les graphismes doux et très aériens sont encore une fois géniaux à la fois détaillés et très poétiques. Les personnages évoluent avec aisance dans cet univers qui s'ouvrent devant eux. On reste bien dans le Shonen traditionnel, où le héros est le plus gentil garçon du monde et destiné à protéger. Les personnages secondaires sont un peu plus nuancés. Et les planches de fin au cœur de Karatope laissent beaucoup d'interrogations concernant le mage retrouveur d'objets et une bande d'individus louches. Les choses ne vont pas être si simples pour mener leur quête à bien. Une histoire captivante et entraînante servie par de sublimes graphismes sur fond de monde aux fortes influences fantasy. Que demandez de plus, à part le tome 3 ?
October 4, 2018
Un second tome aussi merveilleux que le premier.
Les dessins sont magnifiques et magiques, ils nous transportent dans cet univers sublime dont je suis tombée amoureuse.
L'histoire se poursuit, un voyage se prépare. Nos deux héros vont vers de nouvelles aventures, qui vont être sûrement dangereuses, mais également pleines de surprises et de superbes rencontres.
N'hésitez pas et foncez pour cette série fantastique qui vous comblera le temps de sa lecture, et même après.
Les dessins sont magnifiques et magiques, ils nous transportent dans cet univers sublime dont je suis tombée amoureuse.
L'histoire se poursuit, un voyage se prépare. Nos deux héros vont vers de nouvelles aventures, qui vont être sûrement dangereuses, mais également pleines de surprises et de superbes rencontres.
N'hésitez pas et foncez pour cette série fantastique qui vous comblera le temps de sa lecture, et même après.
August 28, 2021
Lectura muy agradable. Los personajes son super monos y todo muy blanco. Un gustazo.
April 5, 2021
A very cute continuation of the series! I love that they are finally on a journey, and I'm excited to see where they go next.
May 29, 2024
Just stunning artwork and a really sweet story
April 11, 2021
Comienza la aventura!!! Si en el primer tomo, Nicke, nos mostraba los personajes principales, su ambientación Steampunk y nos planteaba el inicio de lo que iba a ser una futura aventura fantástica, ahora, en este segundo volumen, Théo y Mia, emprenden esa epopeya en busca de respuestas.
El manga concluye el arco que se planteó en el primer número, con la búsqueda de Theo de una medicina para curar a Mia, y nos abre el siguiente arco que se desarrollará en la ciudad de Karatope.
Tomo muy divertido y, al igual que el anterior, brillantemente ilustrado por la autora japonesa. Una delicia que nos deja con un buen sabor de boca a la espera del siguiente volumen.
¿Puedo ponerle un pero? Me ha decepcionado un poco el diseño de la ciudad de Karatope, un poco bastante. Osbervando hasta ahora las gradísimas ilustraciones en blanco y negro de Nicke, esperaba mucho más del dibujo de esta ciudad, y más, al haber visto el de la Ciudad amarilla en el primer volumen, por ejemplo, que fue una autentica delicia. Ella puede hacerlo mejor y debe.
El manga concluye el arco que se planteó en el primer número, con la búsqueda de Theo de una medicina para curar a Mia, y nos abre el siguiente arco que se desarrollará en la ciudad de Karatope.
Tomo muy divertido y, al igual que el anterior, brillantemente ilustrado por la autora japonesa. Una delicia que nos deja con un buen sabor de boca a la espera del siguiente volumen.
¿Puedo ponerle un pero? Me ha decepcionado un poco el diseño de la ciudad de Karatope, un poco bastante. Osbervando hasta ahora las gradísimas ilustraciones en blanco y negro de Nicke, esperaba mucho más del dibujo de esta ciudad, y más, al haber visto el de la Ciudad amarilla en el primer volumen, por ejemplo, que fue una autentica delicia. Ella puede hacerlo mejor y debe.
May 18, 2025
18/05/2025
3.75 ⭐
I'm really enjoying this steampunk world! I'm so intrigued to see where this series will go.
✨ 89/100 read for 100 Graphics in a Year Reading Challenge ✨ + also read for the graphicsathon colour wheel reading challenge! 🩷💛💚🩵💜
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3.75 ⭐
I'm really enjoying this steampunk world! I'm so intrigued to see where this series will go.
✨ 89/100 read for 100 Graphics in a Year Reading Challenge ✨ + also read for the graphicsathon colour wheel reading challenge! 🩷💛💚🩵💜
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