This story has some potential, but this first volume didn't fully hook me. The story feels like an odd blend of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and APOSIMZ, but with the tone leaning toward something that would easily appeal to Middle-grade readers. This first volume only gives you a bare-bones understanding of the world and introduces who I assume will be our two main characters for the rest of the series. The main characters are very trope-heavy, though it feels like they are being kept simple so they can have character growth throughout the story. There are a few moments that almost made me curious enough to want to continue the story, but it wasn't quite enough by the end to solidify my interest. The art style is very simple and reminds me a lot of APOSIMZ. The giant bug creatures are drawn VERY realistically, to the point I was getting a little grossed out. Didn't realize the bugs would have THAT MUCH detail, good God.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!