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the story ended up being really different from what i expected. i had read another work by this author that i really enjoyed, so i wanted to give this one a try—especially since so many people seemed to love it. i wanted to fully enjoy it too, and honestly, i did. there are a lot of elements that were really well done.

one of the big critiques people have is that we never actually learn what happened on that snowy day. we don’t know what was said—only that the main character was the one who caused the falling out and walked away first. but whatever was said, it was enough to completely break off what had been a romantic and inseparable bond, pushing them into seven years of no contact. the weight of that day still lingers between them, creating awkward tension even after all that time.

the title, best left unwritten, really frames how the entire story works. it reflects how we, as readers, are asked to interact with it. we’re not given the full details because, like the characters themselves eventually realize, maybe it doesn’t need to be revisited. maybe it should stay unwritten. the hurt they experienced wasn’t something that could be fixed with a simple apology or conversation—it was something they had to carry and grow through, not around.

it reminded me of when people take shattered plates and turn them into art, not by hiding the cracks but by emphasizing them. it’s about transformation, not erasure. and i think that was done really beautifully and tastefully here.

i know some readers were frustrated by the gaps in the story, and yeah, i think the relationship could’ve used a bit more development early on. but overall, i really enjoyed it. the art was well done and stayed pretty consistent, and the message behind it all really stuck with me

this was a very realistic and powerful story about how someone who is sexually assaulted as a child might grow, develop, and carry the weight of that trauma. i think the story does a great job of allowing us to fully see what a real victim goes through—how deeply and differently trauma can affect people. we don’t just see one victim, but two, which really shows how coping mechanisms vary from person to person. it also explores how victims can sometimes become perpetrators, even unintentionally. it’s clear that the author has a strong understanding of how sexual assault can manipulate the mind, alter someone’s entire worldview, and influence their actions in ways they normally wouldn’t behave.

it’s also evident that the author understands the impact that a supportive adult can have in a child’s life—how one good person can completely change a child’s trajectory. what i really appreciated about this story was its dedication to showing raw, honest emotions and portraying how a real victim might process childhood sexual assault. often in stories like this, victims are written in a way that feels unrealistic or overly simplified. they don’t always reflect the diverse ways people actually respond to trauma, and sometimes that portrayal can unintentionally minimize the seriousness of the experience—like suggesting the victim should just “get over it,” which is never the case.

i especially liked how one character had a traumatic upbringing due to a lack of adult support, while the other had at least one consistent figure who helped uplift him. it showed how just one person can make a massive difference in someone’s life. everyone impacts others in ways they might not even realize—something you say or do could genuinely change someone’s path.

this was a really amazing read, and i’d recommend it to anyone. my one critique is the art style shift around season two. it felt like the author got a bit lazier with the visuals, and the drawings became more rushed. that’s totally understandable—these creators work incredibly hard—but it was a little sad to see the quality drop after such a beautifully illustrated start. still, the plot was so well done that it didn’t ruin the experience for me. i’d recommend this to anyone looking for a story that’s not overly fluffy, but deeply realistic and emotionally resonant.

well, i am at a loss for words for how amazing this was. i saw it recommended on tiktok and held off on reading it because i wanted to be in the right mindset to really enjoy it. i had no idea just how much i’d end up loving it. it’s so beautifully written, the art is fantastic, and i’d even say the illustrations did an incredible job capturing such heavy emotions.

it’s really hard to dislike any of the characters, which i loved—because it makes the story feel so much more real. you can understand, to some extent, the reasoning behind each character’s actions. none of them are inherently evil. they make mistakes, sure, but they’re not bad people, and watching everything unfold was just so powerful. the way the backstory was seamlessly woven into the present was phenomenal. not many stories can switch between timelines without becoming confusing, but this one handled it perfectly.

i felt so many emotions reading this. the payoff as everything started to come together was absolutely insane. i was giggling, kicking my feet, crying—it was just phenomenal. you can even catch the tiny expressions on the characters’ faces that subtly hint at future events, which later get confirmed. i’m honestly going to recommend this to as many people as physically possible. it was masterfully done, and i truly, truly loved every second of it.

i’m so sad that it’s over, but i’m so grateful i had the opportunity to read it.

this was an absolutely beautiful story about growth and recognizing that self-destruction is not a healthy coping mechanism. we follow the main character, who has very low self-esteem following many familial issues and grieving the loss of his younger brother. we ultimately see this character, for around 30 years, genuinely hate himself. we see his interaction with the male lead, who is interested in him from a young age and somewhat saves his life and changes his mentality about things. but the two of them drift apart because they’re young and they make mistakes. ultimately, they’re brought back together with the realization that the two have only ever really wanted each other and looked for the other person in every partner they had prior.

with this amazing green-flag male lead, we see him push past the boundaries that the main character has and reach happiness with him by going past the safeguards he’s put up—safeguards that have only hurt him in the long run.

this is an amazingly well-done story. the only reason that this isn’t in my “best ever” section is because it’s not that unique of a story, but i truly love it. it had amazing pacing, the art was beautiful, and i had no complaints—so i really do recommend this one. please do check it out.

i don’t have the correct words to accurately depict how satisfying and fulfilling this story was—truly just an amazing plotline. it starts us off already in a really high-stress situation, with two of the main characters surrounded by fire, and then everything else is a flashback that leads up to that moment. it’s about 85 chapters before we’re back in that room with the fire, and within those 85 chapters, so much happens to the characters. there’s so much growth. so much change. so much fluff. there are slight bits of angst, but nothing quite compares to the climax of being trapped in that room with the fire.

i really appreciated how well done this was. there was also an insinuation that one of the female main characters was somehow manipulating the universe through her storytelling. it wasn’t exactly confirmed whether this was actually happening or if it was just a lot of coincidences, but either way i loved how they tied everything together. before anyone even suspects she’s impacting the story, there are a bunch of moments where the characters are like, “what she’s writing is really accurate to what actually happened,” and as readers you kind of just assume she was observing or got lucky. but then she herself starts noticing how similar the coincidences are, and decides to write down a change—and the change genuinely happens. so whether or not this was coincidence or some kind of magic, we never fully know, but i really like it that way. it lets the reader interpret what was actually going on the entire time.

i think all of the characters were really enjoyable and well thought out—even the ones we see as antagonists throughout the story have redeeming qualities, and you begin to understand why they act the way they do. it doesn’t make their actions okay, but it gives them nuance.

i truly think this story broke a lot of boundaries in the boys love genre. one example being that the bottom is actually taller than the top, which never happens in BL. i honestly thought the taller one was going to be the top at first, especially after he had his growth spurt, but i was pleasantly surprised that they didn’t change it. their interactions just felt so human. a lot of times BL characters are boxed into certain archetypes, but what i loved here is that they felt like real people. how they loved each other, how they grew, how they interacted—it all felt very real and authentic.

i couldn’t recommend this story enough. it’s one of a kind, beautiful, and just an amazing read. please read it if you have the chance. phenomenally done.

genuinely phenomenal. there are still some unanswered questions though: why’d they put so much emphasis on the royal family & totality if it never really mattered to the plot? to get the readers off track maybe? they said that lewellyn is biologically different somehow but they never actually spoke about why. is it related to the injections he got as a kid? was he ever really different at all— or was it a way to alienate him and make him an “animal” (similar to what they did in nazi germany)?

one of the best BLs i’ve read in awhile.

wow. this was quite the read. i initially went into this story for the romance—i was really only after that aspect—but what kept me reading were the unique qualities of the story itself. i found myself enjoying every chapter because it explored real-world issues in a digestible way, while also handling them with a lot of care and appropriateness. some scenes even made me emotional, which is rare for me. i tend to be pretty detached when it comes to certain issues, but without giving any spoilers, there were parts of the story that hit way too close to real life—closer than most stories ever get.

one major theme, obviously, dealt with things like racism, prejudice, sexism, and homophobia, and how religion can tie into and influence all of those. for a story that was advertised more as a romance-with-a-college-life-twist featuring animal characteristics, i was genuinely surprised by how deeply it dove into these serious topics. that’s exactly why i ended up putting it in my favorites folder.

this definitely isn’t a read for anyone just looking for romance—while romance does exist, it’s far from the focus. it shows up pretty sparingly, and there’s not even a kiss. but what really made me love this story was the emotional impact and how it mirrored so many real-life struggles through a fictional lens. so if you’re looking for something thought-provoking that reflects our society while exploring the dynamics of another, this is absolutely worth reading.

i lovedddd how this one concluded! so well done and adorable. this entire read was super fluffy and entertaining.

very cute story! a lot of cliches ╮(￣▽￣)╭ my only complaint is i wish the romance didn’t seem so random?? the main character seemed super straight until maybe the final 10 chapters. i feel like we could’ve gotten more romance for a BL :P