This near perfect story does not have crappy side-stories attached to it. NOPE!! Shinjae became a world class dancer and Hanbin is known all over the world for his photographs!! (No district prosecutor, no reporter, and we didn't even get to see Purem in this flash-forward nonsense!!) Also author don't think I didn't catch you trying to change Shinjae's background from an affair baby to just a replacement baby. Shinjae's family issues weren't cleared up at all in these so-called side stories. And it doesn't look like any of them attempted to pursue their dreams. Therefore these extras they don't exist in my world!! (︶︿︶)
So the tired old BL trope of a seme who's a rapist and manipulator rises again in this story with the added bonus of Stockholm syndrome. Yay. I kick myself as I stayed to the end, instead of dropping this trash sooner, especially when I saw the direction the story was headed. There really isn't many redeeming moments within this story. Taejoo rapes, manipulates, and threatens the Euihyun repeatedly and somehow his actions were for love?! F*ck off with that nonsense!! As for Euihyun, yes, he was a different sort of uke, almost rare -- a strong fighter who usually isn't overpowered. You'd think that was a good quality, but unfortunately I can't praise it, since he is stupid as f*ck for falling for the very individual who dragged him deeper into Hell. Although, I applaud him for not using Haesung's feelings for him to seek a safe place, but I can't believe he thought running to the rapist thug was the better choice in his life. Another gripe, Euiyoung's mom (dad) comes back into their life -- why not negotiate to have both of you live with him as you work off the debt?? Nope!! That's too good of a solution let's do the exact opposite for more drama. -__- Lastly, you're an Omega and you were late taking the full dosage for the morning after pill AND you were knotted -- but you don't think to check for pregnancy?? Yesh!! The HEA is a lie brought about by Stockholm syndrome. There's no way I'm going to accept or believe either of them are in love, because every time I thought something redeemable was going to happen in the story it took a left turn back towards manipulation, stupidity, and lack of communication. Trash!!
Why my rating?? Because while the story wasn't too bad, it didn't have any real sustenance to it. Nokyoung really didn't change his overall life. He just changed owners. Nokyoung went from Jang to Kang to guide his life. He repeats his life but he's not very strong in it despite knowing what is could possibly or is going to happen. For instance, he's a popular model but has to run to Kang to help finance his projects; he allows Kang to help him choose projects instead of relying on himself and those in the industry around him. He has to rely on others to help deal with this parents, instead shutting that situation down himself. He helps the one actor who killed himself in the past over false bullying allegations, but only after several days when the story started making the media, instead of getting in front of it before it made the news. Nokyoung's second chance can be summed up as: be nice to people, choose blockbuster movie, don't renew contract, and find new owner/love interest.
It was the little things that started to irk me as I read this story. While they may add up to be great life changes for Nokyoung, I couldn't escape the feeling of him not really changing his life much just changing the main man who guides his life choices. Couldn't decide if it was 2.5 or at least a stretch to 3 stars. ◔◔ (I also somewhat felt bad for Jang too.)
I really do enjoy the nonchalant way MC walks around his city uncaring about who offends him. He has the power, the money, the status, the ranking, and an army to put everyone in their places!! This is the kind of OP MC I really like!! Now, we just gotta forget that Su Qinghe existed and go for Tang Yuxin -- I think both the twins are already a better fit for Ning Bei.
Sooyoung where did you get (hide) those gigantic balls to standup to psycho Jihwan?? Here I thought you'd be blind for a little longer and fall back into his spider's web of lies and deceit, but you grew a big pair and yeeted that red flag out of your life. Bravo, sir, bravo!! I also feared you would run back to Gyujin, but you didn't even think about calling him. Good for you!!
Now, I gotta see if crazy Jihwan is like his father and will abduct you and confine you like his mother was. The worst part is, if Jihwan hadn't played around with Sooyoung's grades and college admissions, he would have gladly given himself over to him. But you can't stop a red flag from red flaging.
Kalian you troll!! You did that on purpose to get Melkiandes (sp??) jealous!! Now, Amelia has to think quick and get her Daddy a better talisman.
RUN!! CHLOE!! RUN!! You did it before, I have faith that you can accomplish it again!! Dude has become completely unhinged and his smiles are reminiscent of the Joker.
Demon Lord -- I see you don't have an official lap sitter. What a shame!! All the cool DLs have a lap sitter and you don't want to be left out, do you? So I'll gladly offer up my services!! I'll even become your lap sitter AND wine/drink pourer, too.
Arrrrghhhh!! (╯°Д °)╯╧╧ Use your own abilities Raven!! (Does his powers only activate if he's killed??)
I didn't make it far in this series. It started off somewhat interesting, but I soon found myself drifting while reading it. The only time I perked up is when the FL and her secretary were having a scene together. I'm also not a fan of the ML and I don't see any real chemistry between them; their togetherness is forced and full of cringe. I really was on the fence between dropping it and just stopping and picking it later to read, but I figured if I wasn't too interested in the main characters there was no point in trying to read it again later. (¬_¬)
Just as someone below said this story's overall plot is erratic and doesn't even focus on the smaller plots long enough leaving you wondering if that storyline has been resolved. But, honestly, in my opinion, it is still entertaining. I enjoy watching Ning Bei walk around with extreme confidence as the Northern King.
I like the Tang twins and really want the female for Ning Bei instead of his former fiancee. They jive together well and I believe she respects his position better and isn't ashamed when he flaunts it. Hopefully, this story will update faster soon.
I'm hoping just this one time Raven is able to save himself with his abilities without having to be rescued by that gangster viper. I know the onus of this story is Raven's continuous bad luck, but he has survived this long, so he must have some survival skills other than throwing his ass at people. I won't mind after escaping this situation he runs into Vetally again, I just want to see some other (non-sexual) kind of survival instincts from him.
This is the second Chinese manhua that I've read where the ML doesn't fully become a zombie/infected after being bitten due to an underlying medical issue. Almost War War Z-like. I'm waiting for the family to disembark from the train and do some street survival as they try to make it to their home or a safe zone. I'm also interested in the Psycho Half Zombie and his story too. And I have a theory about the twins that I wonder if it'll be true. Drama!!
Hopefully this manhua will get picked up by another scanlation team and update soon.
Honestly, giving it 3 stars is generous as I didn't appreciate the twins plot twist part of the ending. It felt contrived and a serious letdown to everything that was building up. And the worst part is I kinda felt it was moving in that direction, but was hoping that author wouldn't take it that far...but they did. I wanted Libertia to survive and I didn't care a fart about Alisha despite her soul being in Libertia's body. Also, my preferred ML, the Duke, wasn't picked either, but that's all right, as I chose him for Libertia and not Alisha. -_- (Give me back my Libertia!!)
Those who finished this story: y'all are stronger than me. I had to drop it. I couldn't watch Ji Wook keep getting knocked down every time it seemed like he was pulling himself up. It was like reading torture porn. Every single time Ji Wook finally saw light at the end of a dark tunnel it turned out to be a fake out and he was thrown back into the darkness once again.
To any potential readers of this one: just guard your heart. I failed and this story almost (mentally) broke me before I had to let it go.
I haven't reached the "dropping it stage" but if they don't get out of that darn hole and take a shower -- I'm out!! The amount of dirt, sweat, semen, and other bodily fluids just caking on their bodies is creeping me out. UGGHH!! ಠ╭╮ಠ (Also it would be nice if they returned to the actual plot, too.)
Raven is so unlucky. Can't he catch a break just once?! Or is that too much to ask? F*ck it!! Just go build a nest somewhere, Birdie.