God of Cooking
I really liked this manhwa as a whole. At its a core, it's about competition, going head to head with other chefs and reaching for your dreams. And (obviously) food. It was entertaining reading the step by step process for how the MC prepared the food to serve the judges. Plus, the art looked frankly mouthwatering. Given its rather short time span, of course, all of the characters didn't get the limelight they deserved. Even after its supposed completion, I really would like to know more about Anderson and his situation with his family. I kind of expected the ending, but it also felt sudden. The romance is relatively subtle and not top obtrusive to the plot. But will the MC ever achieve his dreams? It's a pity we cannot see more of the Mc's journey because, really, this was just the start.
My Secret Stalker
i love this mangaka’s art style~ the premise is very dubcon-y but im kinda into it for some reason. Update: this should have been a psychological horror with the ML quite literally breaking and entering the MC's house and then sort of (?) raping him erm.... but the MC was okay with it. In the end, it was a mutualistic relationship... plus the smut was hot. i think that aspect saved this manga from being a thriller. it's not a story you should really think deep about. they were happy in the end, so good for them ig 5.5
The best luck of my life
Wow this is actually way better than I expected? Sure, it’s sexy, but there’s also some backstory. I really like the comedy and art. i’m also in LOVE with their dynamic. it lowkey reminds me of a certain ship, but i’m not sure which one. anyway, the ML is a pathetic master manipulator, but i dig it for some reason. he’s def not an innocent baby or whatever. i like how the MC (the bottom) is masculine and vice versa for the ML. it’s cool how he’s so open minded (at the beginning of their relationship) and isn’t afraid to say what he likes and doesn’t like. Relatively refreshing! but it is pretty cliché (e.g. the stupid love angle w/ the MC’s childhood friend).
Unmei no Tsugai ga Omae da Nante
V2 C6 Very funny. I think this illustrates the omega x alpha relationship quite well. I like the “enemies” to lovers trope, but this is also pretty typical in that the leads succumb to their bodily instincts. Or is that actually the case? Interesting question to wonder about, but I liked how they realized they liked each other. I guess love doesn’t always need a reason. Also, why does the MC look so much like Denji….
My Little Brother Is The Academy’s Hotshot