I used to feel the same way. But recently I started checking out adaptations, and if they didn’t feel worth it, I’d just drop them. That decision honestly paid off bcs that’s how I found the Reunion manhwa.
Reunion is actually one of those rare cases where the manhwa surpasses expectations, it adds a whole new emotional layer.
And yeah, C.R. Jade’s art is absolutely gorgeous, no argument there, but I agree it doesn’t always carry the same emotional weight as the novel, which is a bit sad. That said, I really need to say this about Reunion: the artist may not be on C.R. Jade’s level visually, but the execution is spectacular. The visual storytelling is incredibly strong.
This is one of those manhwas that’s worth reading bcs it genuinely translates the soul of the story into visuals.

...if I already read the novel, I would no longer pay attention to the manhwa adaptation, but C.R. Jade's art dragged me back to this shithole. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. This illustrator never disappoints. I could even develop a crush on the table, that's how gorgeous her illustrations are.