Back to School: All Grown Up
A sequel and/or side story to “Back to School”. This was very cute, and felt like the cherry on top. I love that the readers get an insight to characters’ life after five years has passed. It illustrates how time heals wound, though some are deeper than others. I didn’t care for the last side story about Chiwoo and Jihuyn, but I know some people will. It just wasn’t for me as I didn’t even finish it.
Crash Into Me
This was an intense story about guilt, acceptance and forgiveness. It involves a character being haunted by their past, and thinking they deserve being treated unfair as well as being abused. I didn't expect it to be this dark, so proceed with caution. Fortunately, the story has a happy ending and the abuser is dealt with accordingly, but was still very hard to get through at certain times.
Vagabond
This is an attention-grabbing story with interesting plots and characters. The art style is, perhaps, one of the most beautiful ones I've seen. I'm very excited to see where the story is headed, and how each respective character grows.
Bluelock
This is such an interesting perspective to egoism, and how that plays into sports. I especially enjoy the strategic and analytical thinking that goes into soccer, and how that is done in an entertaining way. The entire Bluelock system is both brutal and educational for the characters. They get to know their true skill level, while also checking out their competition.
Tiger and Tiger Gourd
Very enjoyable and quick. Lovely dynamic between the characters with surprisingly a lot of progression and development, all happening in the span of eight chapters. I really wanted this to be longer in order to see how their relationships will continue to evolve. Would recommend.
Full volume
I loved this very much. The characters' dynamic is so lovely throughout the story. Dowon's devotion to help Beom, while continuously showing his love and determination, is absolutely to die for. Both of them have detailed backstories that tie very well into the people have become. I love how Beom has a support system even though he's convinced that he needs to handle this on his own. At the same time, I love it when Dowon didn't pressure Beom into a relationship or into admitting his feelings.
Can't Think Straight
This was a rollercoaster. There are so many feelings and conflicts happening in this story, but also so much development and growth. I was sceptical at first, mainly because one of the main characters is homophobic, and while it does get better, it does take a while. This is a slowburn, guys.
Dear Benjamin 1.5
A story about mysteries, secrets and breaking and regaining trust. This story has so many interesting plotlines, and they all tie together so nicely. The readers have the chance to put the pieces together, and try to solve the various mysteries that are occurring in this story. I was left with my mouth open during multiple instances, especially in relation to Isaac and his past, but also about where the plot was headed in general. Would recommend.
False Memories (Lee Gpiee)
I really liked the plotline of the story, and it really emphasises "don't judge a book by its cover". The story has an element of suspense that I enjoyed, especially when the readers has no idea of knowing when or how Ha-Woon would get his memories back. I do think it ending was rushed, but also that the brother needed jail time.
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