lilithespark's manga / #Angst(16)

Please no cure for me

Ongoing | 书耽网,赋予 | 2019 released

A manhua version of all the dog blood quick transmigration danmei novels I've read. And not the best writing either. Angsty for no reason. Conflict is taxing. Don't want to read it, but I also want to know what happens next. The ML's past is quite the enigma, but so far, he's just been your typical domineering, possessive, and forceful ML. I do like where his character seems to be going, though. It'd be great if we could see different sides to him. So far, the arcs seem to be repeating the same formula. Not that they aren't entertaining, but it's repetitive. The MC's character is a bit superficial. Maybe it's the translation, but I can't really connect with him. I don't understand his ambitions. It's interesting but no masterpiece.

Reunion

Ongoing | Lee Coin , Deulsum,Inhale | 2022 released
2024-03-10 02:21 marked

i didn’t know manhwa could have storytelling this masterful tbh… the way the art is used to contribute to the narrative I LOVE IT. plus it’s so aesthetically pleasing… anyway, i was reluctant this story because the premise is kind of outlandish, but i grew to like it due to the raw portrayal of emotions and angst and the subtlety in the storytelling. still feels pretty exaggerated and it’s not the most realistic, but the execution is great. the writing and the art combined tell such an immersive, attractive, and thrilling story with excellent pacing (in my opinion)

The Beast Tamed by the Villainess

Ongoing | Seol-yeong (설영/雪影) | 2019 released

It’s interesting! It’s been a long time since I’ve read a couple with as twisted and dark of a relationship as this one. Are they toxic? Are they healthy? Does the ML (Magnus) love the MC (Ilyna)? Does he want revenge? I love the complex plot full of dichotomies. I like how all sides of their relationships are displayed. The MC and ML are multifaceted with no clear “villain.” The angst and the toxicity is so addicting…

Modernist

Ongoing | 원추리 | 2000 released
2024-09-17 22:47 marked

ALRIGHT. this is def morally debatable. in the first chapters i kept going ehhh bc ho-il kept being compared to his older, dead brother. but it also improves, or is going to improve i think. it’s very interesting, and i think it capture the tragedy of the brother’s death quite well in that is show how both the mc and ml are affected by it. the storytelling is beautiful imo

Run Away With Me, Girl

Complete | Battan | 2019 released

Finally not a tragic yuri… but still pretty angsty, though. I really loved this! It really showcases the very real struggles of lesbianism, having to deal with heteronormativity, homophobia, misogyny, etc. I thought it was quite refreshing that the FL is pregnant, but it’s not seen as something to be ashamed of. The storytelling is so beautiful and realistic, and even the FL’s abusive husband has trauma like he isn’t just some one dimensional bad man interfering with their relationship (though he’s still a jerk)

Loss Time ni Hanamuke o

Ongoing | Cocomi | 2022 released

Hmm I like this story, and I want to LOVE it, but I can’t? The angst is def there, and I love how the author showed how much the leads care about and love each other. First read it seems kinda lackluster