yam’s recs + reviews

 beautiful artwork
 strong themes
 three-dimensional characters
 an interesting concept

not every manga will have all four, not even my 10/10s!! but yeah these are the qualities i look for in a story. for the record i like manga of all genres and all manners of romance :3 things i tend to like: shounen, entertainment industry genre, otome isekai, romance, horror/psychological, gore, slice of life
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Glass Wall

 8.8(278 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Suho 조호
Genre(s): Historical / Romance / Webtoons

completed! romance, drama, historical fiction

two characters dance on the cusp of economic status - the wealthy edward carter, who is still just a commoner, and the noblewoman liliana fence, whose family is in deep debt. great pacing, great fashion, amazing character arcs. it’s for darcy enjoyers and real enemies-to-lovers fans. they have real life reasons to hate and resent each other, yet they’re the only ones who can understand each other. they can’t help but be tied together! ugh!!!! 9/10

30 09,2023

The Iron Inside

 9.2(379 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Bisha
Genre(s): Webtoons / Fantasy / Shoujo ai

ongoing. sci fi, action, psychological, romance

in the future, a post-apocalyptic community grapples with its declining population. how do you look forward to the hopeless future when you are haunted by the distant past? a girl is revived from cryosleep and is suddenly faced with the responsibility of being the head commander of the bunker’s military division. the worldbuilding is delicious and it is mere background to women being toxic to each other. i love it!!! 9/10!

06 10,2023

Our Secret Alliance

 9.6(375 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s):
Genre(s): Webtoons / Comedy / Drama / Josei / Romance / Shoujo

completed. romance, high school

a sweet and simple romance! the artwork is so solid and i just really like the chemistry between these two characters. their relationship was so thoughtful and #real and it’s obvious the illustrator took such careful note of the expressions… it’s such an endearing story of two childhood friends who fake date their way into falling in love. the side couple is saur cute and natural too!! 8/10

10 10,2023

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BaskingintheSun December 8, 2025 4:50 am

Yams,,I read Miss Pendleton and I find myself starving for more. I love Laura and I Ian, and the maturity of their relationship as well as the narration of the story have taken me hostage. Do you have any other OI straight recs like tgat?

yams December 8, 2025 8:00 am

i get you lol T_T i too wish that there was more straight romance w leads like ian and laura omfg. obsessed with them! lemme dig up some recs for u :3

yams December 8, 2025 8:01 am
yams December 8, 2025 8:02 am

turbulent romance in high society:
Glass Wall ( https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/glass_wall/)

yams December 8, 2025 8:02 am

pining OI male lead who starts out cold but ends up obsessed:
I Will Seduce the Northern Duke ( https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/i_will_seduce_the_northern_duke/) ;
Your Meteor, Hidden in Flowers (
https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/your_meteor_hidden_in_flowers/) ;
Namidaame to Serenade ( https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/namidaame_to_serenade/)

yams December 8, 2025 8:04 am

not OI but similar in vibe (mature romance/intimacy):
Veil ( https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/veil/) ;
I Raised A Black Dragon ( https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/i_raised_a_black_dragon/)

i tried to give a variety of recs outside of what i posted on this list. always delighted to give recs!! feel free to let me know which ones hit the mark or didn’t hit the mark, i'm actually so cheesed u came back to ask for extra recs lololol. happy reading!!

BaskingintheSun December 8, 2025 8:19 am
not OI but similar in vibe (mature romance/intimacy): Veil (https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/veil/) ; I Raised A Black Dragon (https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/i_raised_a_black_dragon/)i tried to give a varie... yams

Yams, I love you. I love, love, love you. Thank you for giving me stories across all my favourite themes in the story, it was so sweet of you!!! I'm going to enjoy reading them so much. Have a great week Yams! Muah!

slug May 27, 2024 5:00 pm

your list is to die for!!! we have very similar tastes and i've been looking for recs (*´꒳`*) thanks a bunchs!

yams May 27, 2024 5:32 pm

happy 2 be of service!! (๑•ㅂ•)و✧

Ratgod69 January 5, 2024 1:02 pm

your reading recs on this list are the best! thanks for introducing me to such great mangas, really makes like worth living (:

yams January 5, 2024 8:42 pm

i’m happy u get enjoyment from my silly little list!! thank u :3

BaskingintheSun January 3, 2024 11:59 pm

One of the best lists I've seen so far. You have a very well curated list Yam, and all your reccs are lovely. Thank you:)

yams January 4, 2024 4:46 pm

thank u for such a lovely compliment!! <3

horndog January 2, 2024 1:42 am

you have some wonderful synopses, really draws me into the stories you’ve picked!!!

yams January 2, 2024 7:17 am

i’m happy to hear that! thank u heheh