idk if freya's supposed to be just that horrible or if it's 2d writing

The main problem here is the novel's writing, the author has difficulties describing emotions. Dialogues are undefined, very dry, and repeating. So yeah, it's the 2d writing. But... I think the manhwa did such a good job covering those negatives. Except for Freya ofc. I don't know how you can cover that with beautiful and descriptive art.

I have to admit the manhwa does a much better job conveying emotions compared to the novel, it's actually amazing

thanks, i haven't read the novel but I have to agree the art does carry a lot. I've noticed the tone of the scene often been set by their expressions rather than dialogues. but freya here... after what she witnessed, to have such a dry reaction and regurgitate old dialogues again, it just felt like even the artist couldn't save it.