The story was very short, only 10 chapters plus one side story. Personally, I wouldn't even call it a romance. It had the potential to be a romance that challenged the social norms and laws of that era, but instead it ended up being mostly forced smut with a small amount of plot.
The age gap is quite questionable from my perspective as an adult with more modern values. I'm a fan of non-con in fiction, so I'm not going to pretend that's the issue here. However, this time I just couldn't ignore how young the female lead was.
I know the story is apparently set during the Joseon era, so within that fictional setting such an age gap isn't portrayed as unusual. That said, I'm not trying to justify paedophile in any way. I'm simply pointing out that relationships with significant age differences were far more socially accepted in that historical period, even if they are deeply uncomfortable by today's standards.
As for the main characters, I wasn't particularly fond of either of them. They're both very young, especially Seohye (the FL). She's only 15 years old and has had no proper education, having gone from being a slave to working as a maid. I genuinely felt sorry for her, though at times I also found myself frustrated by some of the decisions she made.
To be honest, I think the first and the last times she tried to run away were genuine. The other attempts, though, felt more like she was doing it to get Yoon's attention. I know that sounds harsh, but that's honestly how I interpreted it. I blame a lot of it on her immaturity—we shouldn't forget that she's still a teenager, and most teenagers act impulsively.
By the end, she also came across as if she didn't really care about the baby. In fact, I think that if Yoon had told her he only wanted to protect her because of the baby, she might have ended up having an abortion or even resenting the child. I also feel like there's a darker side to Seohye's personality that the story never really explored. At times, especially judging by her inner thoughts about Yoon, she gave me the impression that there was a hint of cruelty beneath the surface.
Kwon Yoon (the ML) is 20 years old, an orphan, and a noble. The only family he has is an uncle who only visits from time to time and sees him as nothing more than a tool to carry on the Kwon family name. That means the only people who have really been by his side are his servants, which explains why he became so obsessed with Seohye.
That said, he's educated and knows the difference between right and wrong, unlike Seohye. He's fully aware that what he did to her was horrible; otherwise, he wouldn't have apologised to her afterwards.
To be honest, I didn't understand why Kwon Yoon suddenly started treating Seohye the way he did. There was nothing beforehand to suggest he was going to turn into that kind of red flag. He ended up sexually and physically abusing her, and it felt completely out of nowhere.
In the end, they're both going to become parents, and I honestly dread to think what kind of life their son or daughter is going to have.
One thing I couldn't stop thinking about with the male lead was how oddly cute his penis looked—I think "cute" is the best way to describe it. It wasn't veiny or anything like that; it actually reminded me of the way some ukes are drawn in BL manhwas. I'm not even going to lie, I think Yoon would suit the uke role surprisingly well. Also, the scene where he tried to imitate my beloved top, Seung Ho, absolutely cracked me up.
As for the artwork, I didn't feel it suited this kind of story. It has a very soft, sweet and innocent look, which, in my opinion, doesn't really match the tone or genre the plot was aiming for.
That's pretty much everything I have to say about this manhwa. Sorry if this comes across as a bit harsh, but I honestly wouldn't read it again. The main characters just didn't appeal to me at all.
The story was very short, only 10 chapters plus one side story. Personally, I wouldn't even call it a romance. It had the potential to be a romance that challenged the social norms and laws of that era, but instead it ended up being mostly forced smut with a small amount of plot.
The age gap is quite questionable from my perspective as an adult with more modern values. I'm a fan of non-con in fiction, so I'm not going to pretend that's the issue here. However, this time I just couldn't ignore how young the female lead was.
I know the story is apparently set during the Joseon era, so within that fictional setting such an age gap isn't portrayed as unusual. That said, I'm not trying to justify paedophile in any way. I'm simply pointing out that relationships with significant age differences were far more socially accepted in that historical period, even if they are deeply uncomfortable by today's standards.
As for the main characters, I wasn't particularly fond of either of them. They're both very young, especially Seohye (the FL). She's only 15 years old and has had no proper education, having gone from being a slave to working as a maid. I genuinely felt sorry for her, though at times I also found myself frustrated by some of the decisions she made.
To be honest, I think the first and the last times she tried to run away were genuine. The other attempts, though, felt more like she was doing it to get Yoon's attention. I know that sounds harsh, but that's honestly how I interpreted it. I blame a lot of it on her immaturity—we shouldn't forget that she's still a teenager, and most teenagers act impulsively.
By the end, she also came across as if she didn't really care about the baby. In fact, I think that if Yoon had told her he only wanted to protect her because of the baby, she might have ended up having an abortion or even resenting the child. I also feel like there's a darker side to Seohye's personality that the story never really explored. At times, especially judging by her inner thoughts about Yoon, she gave me the impression that there was a hint of cruelty beneath the surface.
Kwon Yoon (the ML) is 20 years old, an orphan, and a noble. The only family he has is an uncle who only visits from time to time and sees him as nothing more than a tool to carry on the Kwon family name. That means the only people who have really been by his side are his servants, which explains why he became so obsessed with Seohye.
That said, he's educated and knows the difference between right and wrong, unlike Seohye. He's fully aware that what he did to her was horrible; otherwise, he wouldn't have apologised to her afterwards.
To be honest, I didn't understand why Kwon Yoon suddenly started treating Seohye the way he did. There was nothing beforehand to suggest he was going to turn into that kind of red flag. He ended up sexually and physically abusing her, and it felt completely out of nowhere.
In the end, they're both going to become parents, and I honestly dread to think what kind of life their son or daughter is going to have.
One thing I couldn't stop thinking about with the male lead was how oddly cute his penis looked—I think "cute" is the best way to describe it. It wasn't veiny or anything like that; it actually reminded me of the way some ukes are drawn in BL manhwas. I'm not even going to lie, I think Yoon would suit the uke role surprisingly well. Also, the scene where he tried to imitate my beloved top, Seung Ho, absolutely cracked me up.
As for the artwork, I didn't feel it suited this kind of story. It has a very soft, sweet and innocent look, which, in my opinion, doesn't really match the tone or genre the plot was aiming for.
That's pretty much everything I have to say about this manhwa. Sorry if this comes across as a bit harsh, but I honestly wouldn't read it again. The main characters just didn't appeal to me at all.