BEST OF THE BEST

this one manga is the sole reason why i made this list. i wanted to add it to 'reread anytime' because truly i felt this would be a nice manga to look back on, but no it isn't. in the best way possible, this shit fucked my brain up too many times when reading, and my heart oh my gosh i'm going to cry again. no spoilers for you ( except tags ) , read it for yourself for the suspense c":

- mxm ( debatable )
- graphic depictions of violence
- supernatural
- mystery
- NC

best portrayal of childhood neglect / trauma award goes to.... A TREE WITHOUT ROOTS!! literally binged s1 because god damn every chapter left me craving for more information. i kept reading for the plot twist ( VERY UNEXPECTED ) and now im staying to see what seme does in s2. no doubt one of the best if not the BEST bl webtoon i've read. read if you want your jaw DROPPED.

truly the best BL i've read!! too bad it ended with a cliffhanger.. at least it's a hopeful ending!! right? :3 sangchoo forever!

- angst
- slowburn
- sangchoo
- bootiful art

you just have to read it. i'd have to consider this my top second for yaoi (first is semantic error) manhwas. ♡

the novel does it better in showing haewon's descent into PTSD but overall i really (controversially) like how the story plays out. non zero sum does not shy away from the reality of the frequently romanticized "toxic" trope so common in mainstream substance. its like the perfect stockholm syndrome yaoi that succeeds in showing the complexity of an abusive relationship and how the myth of "arousement in SA" is disapproved at the physiological standpoint.

I FEAR THIS COULD BE ONE OF THE BEST PSYCHOLOGICAL MANHWA EVER. chapter 24 gave me the goosebumps!!

HOLY SHIT. OH MY GOSH. I LOVE THIS.

OMG. I FUCKING LOVE THIS.