i might be nitpicking idk (personal experiences begin here) as an ex-lesbian now pansexual with a femme lean whose 90% of relationships were women i feel that this is like. the standard amount of drama per one wlw couple. ofc this ISN'T EVERYONE'S experience, my standard may not be everyone's but this story really isn't far-fetched esp when you pair two relationship novices with two more well-practiced individuals, you're bound to get stuff like this. novices will hurt each other in their clumsiness but sometimes even older partners don't know what they're doing. sad part is not everyone lucks out with dating people with honest intentions, people who are mature enough to take the lead and/or someone just as new to it as you are. growing together is what makes first loves special, which i think is what really cements the meaning of the story, but it's true that not all romances get a happy ending.
i loved the premise of the story but i do agree it felt rushed. i was surprised i'd gotten to the end within about 6 hours of reading in one sitting, especially since i prefer romances stories that Don't end with them just getting together.
the characterizations... i actually loved the glimpses we got into their thoughts. i felt that everyone acted realistically (as in, in tune with their role and personality not to mention as complex as their possible irl counterparts) but i understand why some might not relate with all of the cast. they're all unique in their own way so ofc their personalities clashed when faced with each other, but that's exactly what i adored; when they clashed, they acted realistically: stupidly, honestly, naively, everything in between. case in point, the classmate instigating all these misunderstandings for fun only to take some form of responsibility in the end. another example, joo yuna assuming things and insulting min suh's relationship with the prof. yuna's words esp pissed me off but what else would you expect from someone so fresh into dating? understanding and patience are two things you're more likely to only learn and further develop down the road.
usually i adore stories like this with painful realism but idk maybe i'm burnt-out rn which is why i didn't enjoy it as much or in some way i can't explain, the execution was lacking. maybe i'll return to rethink this after a second read? but this still gets a solid 4/5 from me
(also i love joo yuna she is SO adorable but i loved the scene where everyone backs off in the lesbian club when she says why she's there. the classmate gets extra points for hearing her out but yuna needed some call to realize how insensitive she can be in light of a world she'd only just entered)
i might be nitpicking idk (personal experiences begin here) as an ex-lesbian now pansexual with a femme lean whose 90% of relationships were women i feel that this is like. the standard amount of drama per one wlw couple. ofc this ISN'T EVERYONE'S experience, my standard may not be everyone's but this story really isn't far-fetched esp when you pair two relationship novices with two more well-practiced individuals, you're bound to get stuff like this. novices will hurt each other in their clumsiness but sometimes even older partners don't know what they're doing. sad part is not everyone lucks out with dating people with honest intentions, people who are mature enough to take the lead and/or someone just as new to it as you are. growing together is what makes first loves special, which i think is what really cements the meaning of the story, but it's true that not all romances get a happy ending.
i loved the premise of the story but i do agree it felt rushed. i was surprised i'd gotten to the end within about 6 hours of reading in one sitting, especially since i prefer romances stories that Don't end with them just getting together.
the characterizations... i actually loved the glimpses we got into their thoughts. i felt that everyone acted realistically (as in, in tune with their role and personality not to mention as complex as their possible irl counterparts) but i understand why some might not relate with all of the cast. they're all unique in their own way so ofc their personalities clashed when faced with each other, but that's exactly what i adored; when they clashed, they acted realistically: stupidly, honestly, naively, everything in between. case in point, the classmate instigating all these misunderstandings for fun only to take some form of responsibility in the end. another example, joo yuna assuming things and insulting min suh's relationship with the prof. yuna's words esp pissed me off but what else would you expect from someone so fresh into dating? understanding and patience are two things you're more likely to only learn and further develop down the road.
usually i adore stories like this with painful realism but idk maybe i'm burnt-out rn which is why i didn't enjoy it as much or in some way i can't explain, the execution was lacking. maybe i'll return to rethink this after a second read? but this still gets a solid 4/5 from me
(also i love joo yuna she is SO adorable but i loved the scene where everyone backs off in the lesbian club when she says why she's there. the classmate gets extra points for hearing her out but yuna needed some call to realize how insensitive she can be in light of a world she'd only just entered)