So I usually nitpick manhwas I read and this is the only mahwa where I am speechless!
1. The characters have depth and complexity! Andrew and Luke have distinct values, beliefs and personal histories that influenced how they navigate their relationships. Rather than setting that aside, we got to see how both worked through their relationship by *COMMUNICATING* and being *HONEST* Their backstories gave insight on why they are the way they are. Along the way, I love how they didn't find fault in each other but took the time to mutually understand each other. 2. I particularly love how it portrays the unique challenges they face, especially the stigma and social discomfort surrounding physical intimacy and public displays of affection. It adds another layer of realism to their relationship. 3. No rape! everything's consensual so props to Andrew because he didn't let himself get lost in the haze of lust 4. The world-building is phenomenal as well because the characters have lives outside their romantic relationship. They have their own responsibilities, relationships, struggles, anxieties and personal development. The world doesn't revolve around the main couple, which makes it feel so much more immersive and believable. Despite Luke and Andrew wanting to cage each other, they didn't because they love one another... 5. I love Andrew, he's lowkey yandere... but he controlled himself to be someone deserving of Luke's love.
I'm so used to black flags that finding this gold mine in the dust just makes me cry. I'm also jealous because I know I'll never be able to have this kind of relationship IRL. This is me yearning for a relationship again. Im so fucking jealous. Someone kill me. ╥﹏╥
So I usually nitpick manhwas I read and this is the only mahwa where I am speechless!
1. The characters have depth and complexity! Andrew and Luke have distinct values, beliefs and personal histories that influenced how they navigate their relationships. Rather than setting that aside, we got to see how both worked through their relationship by *COMMUNICATING* and being *HONEST* Their backstories gave insight on why they are the way they are. Along the way, I love how they didn't find fault in each other but took the time to mutually understand each other.
2. I particularly love how it portrays the unique challenges they face, especially the stigma and social discomfort surrounding physical intimacy and public displays of affection. It adds another layer of realism to their relationship.
3. No rape! everything's consensual so props to Andrew because he didn't let himself get lost in the haze of lust
4. The world-building is phenomenal as well because the characters have lives outside their romantic relationship. They have their own responsibilities, relationships, struggles, anxieties and personal development. The world doesn't revolve around the main couple, which makes it feel so much more immersive and believable. Despite Luke and Andrew wanting to cage each other, they didn't because they love one another...
5. I love Andrew, he's lowkey yandere... but he controlled himself to be someone deserving of Luke's love.
I'm so used to black flags that finding this gold mine in the dust just makes me cry. I'm also jealous because I know I'll never be able to have this kind of relationship IRL. This is me yearning for a relationship again. Im so fucking jealous. Someone kill me. ╥﹏╥