Pearl Boy
the art at the start is significantly worse than the development of the art in the later chapters. The art became super good. The story was very well done. The plot was entertaining the smut was a little excessive, but I guess that does make sense. Seeing as the plot was heavily reliant on that. I can’t believe Bro lost his memories and then regained them a year later that was kind of insane. it was good don’t get me wrong. I don’t know why it was super hyped up like I truly did enjoy this, but I don’t think it was revolutionary. Dooshik though is genuinely an amazing guy. anyone that has any complaints about him or his actions are genuinely just nitpicking and trying to be sensitive because his intentions have always been pure and he went above and beyond for jooha.
Payback
this was surprisingly deeper than I was anticipating. Initially, it just comes off as a simple revenge story, but the more that we progress through the development of the storyline, we learned that the main character yoohan/taemin is seeking revenge, not against the person itself per se, but is also seeking atonement for his own sins as he believes that he is ultimately the main person responsible for what has happened in his life. As we progress through the plot even more so it comes to fruition that upon the completion of this revenge plot, he plans to take his own life. It is never explicitly said, but it is clear through his actions and how we interact with the world that this is what he truly desires. Upon falling in love with jay, that begins to change. The end of this story is a call out to how Jay has become his reason to live. it also becomes known that the main character has always wanted to live, but kept looking for excuses to make it seem like he was forcing himself to be alive. He forced himself to pay off the debt. He forced himself to seek revenge. Obviously to a tone for his own sins and to seek vengeance in some semblance of the form, but also to give his life a purpose, as he was so desperately hoping to live even when he believed that he shouldn’t. he comes off as a very crabby and dry person, but it’s very clear through his actions that he is very considerate and caring of those around him. I was not anticipating enjoying this so much for the messages that were conveyed, but I think the author did a really good job of tying everything together along with allowing us to see how complex characters interact with the world around them. The main character is very well done and is written away that allows you to recognize that someone does not only have one version of reality that they’re living in, and that their version of reality is entirely reliant on their environment, surroundings, and ideals at the time. phenomenally done.
Under the Green Light
this was really well done. I have no complaints about any of the characters. I think the story was relatively entertaining. I think if it was any longer, it would not have been as good. There were times when I was a bit bored but it’s OK in the end. I liked how everything played out. I am curious what the author wanted to include, but didn’t I really wish she had shared that. did Matthew only see the world in green? i’m still confused why it’s under the green light. I think it’s under the green light because Matthew sees the world only in green and also because the lights in his studio are green. But I’m not really entirely sure. I thought I would know for definite reasons by the end of this. I believe it’s implied that he can only see the world in green. I just wish that was a bit more clear.
What's with this strange dream?!
Secret Therapy
cute as a short smut story. the art got better in the side stories too. nice read. nothing profound to say
Roses and Champagne
so i read this story already knowing that the male lead, cesar, was a walking black flag. he was described as a really bad romantic partner—and i agree. i don’t think cesar is a good person, let alone a good romantic partner, but i like that the main character is able to recognize that cesar is the way he is because of his upbringing and still empathizes with him. it also makes sense that the main character would think that way, considering his mother had a similar level of rationality when it came to his own existence—since she literally fell in love with a mafia leader too. honestly, i had a lot of giggles. i laughed a bunch while reading, and the art was really nice and consistent. the storyline wasn’t bad either. the ending of the main story totally threw me through a loop—i didn’t even realize it was the end. i was like, what the fuck? i’m only halfway through. but the side story spinoff was really good. my only concern is… what the fuck is gonna happen with the hits on both of their backs? are they just gonna, like, wait it out until the hit disappears or something? i’m very confused—but knowing them, they’ll probably find a way to make it work. ultimately, lee-won and cesar are very cute, even if their relationship is kind of toxic.
The Origin of Species
liked it overall. i just wish the author didn’t have a weird breeding kink because there were moments where i’d be looking at a panel thinking, damn, i definitely wouldn’t have gone with that artistic choice. but aside from that, the story was nice. i was a little confused though—like, the two of them fell in love, which was cute, but the political plot was kind of all over the place. i kept skipping through it and only realized at the very end that the two guys were supposed to be allies. apparently one thought the other betrayed him, but it was really just poor communication. not totally sure how that unfolded, but hey… men will be men, i guess. honestly, the overly complex political and economic stuff didn’t need to be there. i doubt most people reading this genre are following that part anyway—it just felt unnecessarily heavy. still, i did enjoy it for what it was. the art was decent, although the bottom basically morphed into a woman by the later chapters?? not sure what happened there. i’m guessing it was because of the pregnancy, and the author made him look more feminine, but that might just be me being generous. overall, it was fine. good even. i’d give it a 4 out of 5. maybe a 3 if i were being picky, but it wasn’t horrible. just… fine. and sometimes, fine is enough.
Believe My Sign
Color Recipe
i LOVE fucked up stories like this. genuinely so fuckin good. my all time favorite freaking ever holy
Waterside Night