WE WERE ROBBED!
I started reading the novel because I'm genuinely invested in the plot and world-building here, and I figured that they'd cut out a lot of details (as usual) since it's just an adaptation. Plus, the manhwa sometimes feels very choppy and has many plot holes. I figured they wanted to focus on their relationship to market it as a romance...
BUT THEY ALSO CUT SO MUCH OF WHAT HAPPENS BETWEEN THEM! In here, their fight was the turning point in their relationship, but THE TENSION BEFORE THEY EVEN GET THERE IS SO GOOD IN THE NOVEL! You can clearly see the buildup and how it explodes during their fight, especially Erya's feelings and how much anger and resentment he feels toward Yanu. Yanu's sudden interest after their fight doesn't feel abrupt.
I still like the manhwa because I love the art, but it could have been even better if they had followed the novel as it is... It's not even that long (╯°Д °)╯╧╧
where to read? plllzzzzzz i want to experience all you described
dagrendesibuna, drop another link and my life is yours. (っ° °)っ
If u read the whole novel, can u lmk if there is any rape in this story? I've had it in my NU reading list for eons but haven't gotten to it bc I need triggers ab where r*pe or SA happens so I can skip
Where can I read the novel???? Badly needed it.
Always look the title up on Novelupdates.com
it is there "show me your stats"
I don't think I can link it here but you can go to novelupdates . com and then look for the novel! It's the same title! ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
Hey! This is hard to judge if you're triggered by any sort of non-consensual behavior. I'd suggest skipping any smut content since there isn't a lot of it.
I actually put it off for a long time because of the tags, I only decided to read it after reading the manhwa. While there is definitely dub-con, I don't agree that it goes as far as to classify it as r*pe or SA. Both in the manhwa and novel, Eyra often says "wait" or "hold on" and the like, but you've seen how he is... basically, he's pretty much okay with anything Yanu does to him. I do think they toned it down for the manhwa a LOT.
The reason I say it's dubcon is because Yanu does stuff to Erya while he's asleep/too exhausted to really engage in that... if you know what I mean. But when Erya wakes up, he often says, "Well, I enjoy it too," or "As my partner, he is allowed that much". I think it's very in-character for both of them.
omg thank you sm
which chapter it is in the novel?
Do you mean the fight?
I'm also here, crying again at 3 AM, over two fictional characters. It has been a long time since I've read anything of this calibre, from wanting Annette to free herself in the beginning, and wishing Heiner nothing but despair... to genuinely wishing for the best for both of them. Together or not, they've suffered too much. They've had to deal with too much pain, and they deserve a chance at happiness. Yes, I still blame Heiner for Annette's misery... because, in the end, he's the one who placed expectations on her, put her on a pedestal, and then condemned her for his suffering. I like how she acknowledges that her happiness was a lie because it was built on sorrow, but I also don't blame her for Heiner's shallow understanding of her.
Honestly... I wish Annette had tried understanding him at least once during their 'happy' years together. I can't blame Heiner for falling into despair and forcing himself to believe everything is an illusion and that Annette's love for him couldn't be real, but I also can't blame Annette for not wanting to know him deeply, afraid of the consequences of knowing...
Would they have found true happiness? Who knows, but all I can say is that I genuinely wish for them to be happy, together or not. It looks like they'll end together and... I don't mind that at all. Sorry if this doesn't make much sense, it's 3 AM and there are too many feelings at the moment... I don't think I explained very well everything I wanted to say but I hope it resonates with someone else.
I dropped this but reread the first season because it was genuinely good, don't know what happened after that!
Any recs for similar manhwa with FL either wanting to die or everyone believing that she'll die? Something like I'm a Villainess, Can I Die? I'm craving that type of drama/angst ლ(´ڡ`ლ)
Kill the villainess
Although we knew he'd reach rank 1... I wish they had taken the time to develop the rankers a bit more. At least, rankers 10 to 1 should have been stronger or have more memorable personalities/skills. His fight with Count Nicholas did not feel special or different from other fights at all so it was rather underwhelming ╮(￣▽￣)╭
This being said, I can't wait for him to reorganize the country. All of these factions are really annoying (⌒▽⌒)
Well the ranking battles is only the top 100 in Cairo, not the continent. There's probably a huge disparity in strength between rank 1 and 2, seeing how it was mentioned that rank 1 is ranked 80 in the continent, while rank 2 wasn't mentioned at all.
I think it would be a diff story if it was continental rankers but it was just in cairo.. did you not read that one of the rankers was literally a GATEKEEPER??? If he struggled within cairo's rankings it would kinda be a disappointment cus he defeated Butler and this was a YEAR later
Still, considering they're the top 10 I hoped they'd be at least slightly stronger than the previous 90... which they weren't. It felt like the ranks didn't hold any weight to them at all.
I didn't want him to struggle, you're twisting my words. I said I expected the side characters to at least have more personality or weight to them, not to be mere expendables considering they're supposed to be the strongest out of an entire NATION ╮(￣▽￣)╭ if these were the supposed "strongest", Cairo should have fallen LONG ago to other nations, honestly...
I haven't personally read the novel but you can really tell the original author and the artist (and whoever is involved in the adaptation production) have REALLY done their work to not only do deep research on the (mental) conditions they present but also to always highlight both the good and bad of the conditions. No character is inherently good or bad, they're (fictional) human beings with conditions that require treatment and perhaps they've chosen to portray some of the more extreme conditions to further the storyline. Still, I personally find that an even greater addition to the plot.
I APPLAUD the decision to have a ML that has a DIAGNOSED condition and has undergone treatment for most of his life and STICK with that. His character is consistent, in both the good and the bad, and being able to understand more of his thought process (even though the manhwa can't really include much since it isn't a novel) also helps the readers to understand his personality better. And before anyone says anything, no. I do not condone the violence he perpetuates or how he treats the Inseob, but I DO appreciate the fact that the author is trying to portray a character with a condition and explore that. I like the very slow development and how they portray the tension because it gives both characters credibility for their actions and thoughts...
I know it will only get more violent as it goes but I'm intrigued into how that will somehow develop the relationship between the two. THIS is how you write a story dark in nature and make it credible enough for people to want to read it. I hope it doesn't disappoint later on (￣∇￣")
I don't go in-depth with Inseob because he isn't diagnosed (though we can infer a couple of things based on his traits...) but I was very surprised when he himself admitted it's not Stockholm syndrome on his side since what he's done so far goes beyond the definition of the concept... that was shocking. Can't say if I believe him or not but we'll see? ╮(￣▽￣)╭
DG also said 'I love you' to mf Jiwon first and that didn't stop him from ignoring his ass for a while and distance himself from him soooooooo
It ain't all lost, not yet anyway! I don't know how things will play out from here though, because this mf is way worse than Jiwon ever was (￣∇￣")
This... started quite good... so I'd like some stories like this where the man desperately chases after FL BUT where MC DOES NOT end up with the piece of trash that ruined her life, please (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
Are there any manhwa were the family tries to get closer to the FL/ML but the FL/ML don't forgive them until much later? Like, her/his hatred is constant and justified and they do all they can to beg for forgiveness (づ￣ ³￣)づ
I Tamed a Tyrant and Ran Away
With One Day Left I'll Break All the Destruction
Sister, I Am the Queen in This Life
Untouchable Lady
The Time of the Terminally Ill Extra
There Is No Place for Fakes
Actually, I was the Real One
Thank you! Will check the ones I haven't read :)
Enjoyヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
Read untouchable lady it has so much magic. You will feel staisfy every moment she hurt those families fuckers deserve it
Fortunately or unfortunately, I read this when I was around 16 years old (a decade ago wow). Maybe it's because I hadn't read much and I was young... I loved this. Haha! Because of nostalgia, I come back every once in a while, too ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
But it's definitely problematic, and I can see why many don't like it (especially if you're an avid reader). Nonetheless, it's a product of its time!
Same i read it at 15 and now i read it i still like it lol
I saw all of the criticism it's received... and they're all valid arguments lol I can't defend it but I can still enjoy it regardless ╮(￣▽￣)╭
Same but when I read it in 2016 people were complimenting it for art and all and I thought it's good but now ig it's has flaws but it's still good read for me
Same! So let's just enjoy it :)