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Scandalous Wedding

Ongoing | Kie | 2022 released
2025-02-03 20:30 marked

Asha is so dumb. I know this is grooming but this doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would. Maybe it's because it's only a six year difference? Either way it's funny. I don't think this manhwa is to be taken seriously is the first place.

The Monster Duke Mistook Me for His Wife

Ongoing | | 2022 released

The vibezz are nice. I like how easy everything is. An extra ending up not being insignificant...sure I cannot count the no of times it has been replicated but it's still nice. Reminds me a bit of 'Why are u doing this Duke?' but more surface level and having amnesia bit. I like how his knights are basically his stans..it's really cute. The villains are so cartoonish that it's funny. His cousin and the royal family? Not sure about the latter since it says that they are under the authority of ML so...they even have a longer history than them..

The Prince Doesn’t Cry From Mere Onions

Ongoing | | 2022 released

Amazing! This is stunning! I love everyone. The interactions are the best! I like the witty comebacks and how they so shamelessly interpret everything to their liking (particularly the ML). This didn't take the direction I thought it would, and I can't be happier about it. The playboy Duke's son, his fellow knights and Carla...I like the village chief as well. The camaraderie between the villagers are the best! Community is really so comforting,how they look out for one another. I like how natural Anna came to like the ML. I kinda shipped Franz and Carla but if it actually turns out that he and Anna are half-siblings...my ship would be impossible. Who would fall in love with their baby daddy's son and their daughter's brother. I like how the ML just lies...I thought he would be so naive but he just does what he wants. I wonder how he will change once he gets his memories back. Also I like how frank and upfront he is because of his condition...there is no room for misunderstandings. Ch27.

Melting Point

Ongoing | Pibi | 2000 released

Seems promising. I think I like the dynamic between them already. So the MC's dad is a coach..well was a coach. The ML went to his funeral and talk shit basically. Interesting. I wonder what's the age gap. It doesn't seem to be too much but you never know. Only one chapter out rn.

1866

Complete | Shin Yuri | 2000 released

Hmmm well that was a bittersweet ending if I've seen one. The fact that he was the one who got to meet new people, learn new things, adapt while the one who longed for it is rotting away in prison. Till old age he was waiting for him. He did not return. I do think he was being too careless, I know it's in his nature but really? It's such a special moment, surely you would prepare...also the ML already warned him. Couldn't he have double checked it then? Why oh why?

Anyone Beats the Original

Ongoing | Baek seo ha,Hee | 2019 released

Ohooo this is really entertaining. Eve is dumb but eh she's fun so who cares? I like how taken she is with og fl as well, thank god this didn't fall under og fl was the villain all along trope. The crown prince also seems like a decent guy. I do like how easily Rubellan blushes, he is simply too adorable. The deal with Eve's father was funny ngl. I mistook him for a shallow man, all this time he was looking for the best bachelor for his daughter. I loved seeing the ML's POV. Eve is surrounded by such good people. I love that. So the CP and ML are half siblings...I imagine CP is younger since the mother was a Duchess first before she was raped by the Emperor right? Anyhow this is so entertaining. CH21.

Heavenly Grand Archive’s Young Master

Ongoing | | 2022 released

I like it...It's very different from Mount Hua Sect (Return of the Blossoming Blade) but I think I prefer this. I like the way the MC sees them all as kids, especially how he looks at his niece. It's so sweet and so apparent that everyone knows about it. I thought she would be a great martial artist but apparently not. The villains showing up one after the other only be dealt with so easily is always a funny scene. I like the squad, they're all so crazy that it's perfect , ngl I do feel bad for the new recruit or maybe he's a trainee atp. I also love that he's so sure of his identity, that he's Hu gong, no one else. That's actually one of my gripes with this type of reincarnation or taking on another's body bs, they leave behind who they once were and are not referred in that way anymore. Like Huh? Kim Rok Soo I'm looking at you! I like him and the ice lady, they make a cute couple, she's so ladylike yet surprisingly bold...her saying 'That's disappointing' after he said he won't eat her when she misunderstood him calling her to his room is chef's kiss. I love love love it! Though we don't see them as often, I miss his younger brothers. Also I wonder when we'll touch on how they transferred bodies and who did it? We already see just how OP he is..so how? Also what's the deal with the og first master and him wanting to die, the reason seems a bit too simple. He didn't seem surprised when he woke up in Hu Gong's body as well.

King's Maker

Complete | KANG Ji Young | 2017 released

This was phenomenal. I read this a while back and was so moved by the plot. I like Shin and him together, they're the reason I became obsessed with gold and navy blue. I like how they mix together. I don't feel like talking about the king and the children...it just nauseats me and I know I'll remember it so there's no need for me to write it. I like the last chapter...Ch37...when the ML finally became King, the words he said to Shin "Remember I'm the one who took your cape off...Ever since the day you swore to be mine.. your heart belonged to me...from this day onwards...your body too belongs to me...For as long as you're alive and breathing...you're mine" like Ahhhhhh... Although I despise the King...the thing he said about Shin and his calm eyes really made me stop for a second...also when he said that Shin seduced him...it really allows you into the psyche of the King.

Must the Reincarnated Mother Always Die?

Ongoing | | 2022 released
2025-04-05 18:37 marked

Uhh no I can't handle a dumb FL...at least be a bit feisty and funny if you lack intelligence. She is so boring and ignorant. Couldn't she have timed her escape better? I get that she wants to run away before the Emperor arrives but she's a reader, she should already know that she would be the dead mother of the FL and is just attempting to run away now. And stealing a horse after seeing nobles and people right there in the stable? What's wrong with you woman? I also wish she was a bit witty, the Emperor surprisingly has a sharp tongue and likes to tease her so a little bit of tikki takka would be fun. Also his relationship with his mother is very complex....I like that element. I wish she had a more intimate moment with her instead of being nervous and fumbling over her words when it's clear as day the Empress Dowager felt a kinship with her because of their situation. Like gurl you were given so much opportunities? Also about the birth control pills, you asked only once! One time! And just gave up? You know you will die yet that certainly doesn't seem to be the case with how easygoing she's acting. Another thing the way she met the Empress made me want to hurl my phone across the room. You speed walked while closing your eyes thinking that the air between the mother and son pair was so intense. Like gurl you have been in more tense situations supposedly. Where is the continuity? Also her sighing in front of her, I would slap her as well ngl. Ch5.

I Saw a Play

Ongoing | | 2022 released
2025-04-12 05:36 marked

This wasn't as interesting as I thought it would be. Maybe once Jujube translates it, it will improve. The plot is something but like one of the comments said everything feels like a speed run of all the tropes in this genre. The supposed back and forth between the leads, her maternal grandfather, the merchant thing, her ice block father. It seems he doesn't care for Lant so there's that. I disagree with her on how her father acts, like him remaining silent and people misinterpreting his silence however they want. He ought to know how society works, he was just neutral all the way. The connection with her and her mother was so flimsy as well. The ice block didn't even care so what was with that last bit of redemption of 'maybe he didn't hate her as much as I thought?'...Now about the crown prince, he doesn't show up often and he certainly doesn't steal the scene with the little screen time he has as well. Him calling her a prey was so cringe...also the FL retort of even a prey can bite a hunter...like girl ewww why would you encourage that behaviour and you're participating as well? The nanny was also out of nowhere, all the affection she's had earlier for her went up in flames or what? Also the nanny last words to her? Like what??