Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #re-read!!! ^.^(278)

Loved Jin-chan and Eichi’s story! The intensity of Jin’s gaze as it followed Eichi, the turmoil of emotions between the two, the stolen sexy moments…all *chefs kiss*. I also really appreciated that the mangaka gave us some perspective from Jin-chan’s side. A fantastic story.

There is a reason why this manhua rates so highly and that is simply because it’s beautiful. The love and friendship between the characters, not just the main couple but their friends and family, was so real and genuine that I didn’t want to leave their world. The power of loving and supporting those close to you regardless of their sexuality was dealt with so respectfully I was often moved to tears. In fact, I got a bit teary a few times in the loving moments of connection and support. My heartfelt thanks to the author. This is a manhua I will buy to read many times in the future.

Trigger Warning: All the dark themes including rape, murder, animal cruelty A brilliant piece of work that transcends the average BL, mostly because the relationship between Lee Gi-Rin and Kang Mu will never be loving and sweet but it is incredibly intense and in its own way, devoted. A psychological dark romance style with much care and consideration into what would make a decent, regular guy stay with and care for a calculating and dangerous psychopath. I also loved that Lee Gi-Rin was able to dominate and hold his own at times. He was no weak pushover blind to his situation. That gave a pleasing power balance to the relationship that made you really want them to stay together. I really recommend this to those who like their hero a little dark and twisted.

Story 1: Kashii Kiyoharu is called upon to befriend a man made angel kept locked up in a top secret facility. His own grandfather was one of the initial researchers responsible for creating Toki, but when Kashii met the lonely angel, he wasn’t the beautiful, spiritual being he was expecting. Instead this giant being was battle scarred and intimidating. Even worse, he was an unapologetic cannibal who consumed human flesh. I loved the concept of this story and could happily read an entire series immersed in this world with the dangerous yet protective Toki and his gentle little mate. Story 2: The Concrete Garden was a convoluted story of Tokiwo and Jiu set amidst parallel worlds and time travel. How can you love the version of your childhood friend who is destined to return to his own world without you? This was interesting and is another story idea that could benefit from more chapters exploring the worlds and characters. I didn’t like it as much as the first story but it was still a very interesting story.

University student Kanata is more than he seems. The wide eyed ingenue was actually a merciless hitman known as the Black Swan, with a reputation for efficiency and a penchant for blades. His newest target is Alex, a mafiaso with an angels face who has just inherited the role of boss of his syndicate. He should be another simple target, especially as he appears to have fallen in love with Kanata at first sight. But it soon becomes clear that Alex isn’t as predictable as he appears, and Kanata may be the one in danger of falling for a target. This story had beautiful art to go with an exciting and often surprising plot. Both characters were originals and strong; they may choose to bend but neither will be broken and I loved their balanced power dynamic.

You can feel the love the author has for these characters. Music teacher Miharu and tattoo arts Arashi are two gentle and kind guys who you wouldn’t expect have much in common, but as their story unfolds their honest warmth and growing attraction for each other is so believable that you keep praying no nasty drama ruins things. It’s a real talent to have such a character focused story that is this engaging without adding trope to fill the quiet moments. I loved this story, it was simply beautiful. One to buy.

This was a magical story that had some very special characters. Yunho was a vocalist in a rock band. He was vibrant and charismatic, yet also very vulnerable and soft. I loved how he was emotionally transparent. He was guileless and sweet and simply adorable. The other MC was the mythical tiger Hanwool. This celestial being helped souls pass over when they had died and over the many centuries of his life he had no love for humans. When he met Yunho he was swept along in a new direction and I loved how he ended up being so loving and protective. There aren’t many stories where the MCs are so very much in love. They comforted each other, helped each other through troubles and supported their dreams. Simply put, they were very loving. The story moved me to tears several times but through it all there were friends and Yunho and Hanwool. I loved the story enough to buy my own copy on Lezhin.

The beautifully drawn side stories that finally focus more on the sexy aspect of Yunho and Hanwool’s relationship. The way these 2 love each other so wholeheartedly is what makes their story so special and it’s great to have the extra stories to see more of that.

When Ogura spots ears and a fluffy tail on delinquent student Ohgami he thinks it’s just a costume. However, the angry wolf boy tracks him down at school the next day, demanding he keep his secret and deciding to keep a close eye on him. Their story is really adorable as the dog loving and sweet smelling Ogura falls for the scent driven Ohgami with the fluffy tail and ears.

So good! A surprise package of a story with a seme who is the perfect trap. No spoilers, just read it.