It's too... cringe? is that the word? for me. The instant she started talking I dipped.
I don't think you guys need to worry much about the age gap, it's most likely 3-5 years. He looks like a teen in the first chapters while Asha looks like a preteen. We can see that with the way the red-haired brother (Liam?) is drawn later in the timeskip. Assuming the "coming-off" that was mentioned in the few last chapters is 18, then Asha must be around the age of 17.
Maybe it's because the way these characters are written, but while I'm not that attached to them, the plot is appealing and has immense potential. However with the fast pacing and timeskips, I think it's going to be a little over the place despite that.
Asha has some character development after she grew up, which I appreciated. The way she countered Eden's self-poisoning was brutal and honest, making him see that his actions hurt the people he cared about, and that they indeed have consequences. Some people may say it was idiotic to poison herself in the same way he was doing so to himself, but I think it's a great way to bring him back to reality.
The introduction of "River" threw me off. It wasn't introduced properly, and anyone would think they have skipped a few chapters because of that. It's just not well-written, and frankly very poorly handled.
The art is great, it's what drew me in in the first place.
While my review may be a little lopsided, I indeed genuinely enjoyed reading it. It's not by any means horrendous, it's just a little rushed and I would have definitely liked more for the timeskip to come much later on in the story.
Definitely a ★★½☆☆ from me.
The art is what drew me the most in this manhwa. The colours, the lines, the character designs — the ML is beautiful, the FL is gorgeous, and I absolutely devoured the panels with them together.
Unfortunately, the visual appeal did not translate to the story itself.
Abrupt change of scenarios and conversations. Racism with the darkening appearance of the possessed ML. The characters felt boring as if they were created solely around tropes.
However, of course we are here for the protagonists since they're the ones telling the story.
I'm pretty sure ML has a bipolar disorder at this point. He's hot then he's cold, the whole repressed and strained male love interest was not handled well. Little to no character development.
FL on the other hand, I think she's a little more developed, though she's not the kind of protagonist I necessary will recommend to anyone. Vain, close-minded, I would say even ridiculous in some sense. I did not enjoy her, I will be honest.
Best character so far is the ML's sister — the 'original' female protagonist. She knows what she wants, learns to stand up for herself, and knows her own worth. She could be written better for such strong characteristics, alas, she had the misfortune of being written in a one dimensional fantasy romance manhwa.
As I always say, you can read it so you can make your own opinions about it. My words are not set in stone for anyone, though I would personally not recommend this.
I read only 6 chapters and am already thinking of giving up. The artwork is so not worth it.
Chapter 37, just no. You don't warn the women in your life by attempting to demonstrate the act of sexual assault. Jill went from being a attractive golden-retriever male lead to a complete unattractive jackass in the span of a panel. Fuck you and your male ego.
I agree this made me so uncomfortable it’s hard bc he had good intentions and he loves her a lot but there are other ways to protect Stella without crossing boundaries
Wow, fr?? Is he the male lead? I was planning to read this but maybe not..
def not the ML bc I think the grim reaper is the ML. but he is a potential love interest still at this point in the story
Yikes. That makes him more of a villain potential than love interest..
He definitely became a villain in my eyes from that moment on. He "lost control" and proceeded to scare the FL who by the way, is just starting to experience the real world. Like the other commenter said, his intentions always come from a place of affection, but I really don't care where they come from. That is no excuse for what he'd done.
Yall are ridiculous. He showed her the difference in his power vs hers. She’s new to life, it’s an unfortunate reality and important lesson that she hasn’t learned and needed to. He didn’t even sexually assault her. I really can’t with the pearl clutching anymore. It’s not cute, it’s not realistic, and it sure as hell isn’t smart or morally superior in the way you think it is.
Sure mate, whatever helps u sooth ur daddy issues threatening to sexually assault her must sound like the best idea to u, huh? U should check out most popular yaoi genre for that, yaoi authors loves that plot
You yaoi lovers certainly love dub-con so you can go to that here we don't like threatening women with rαpe and certainly not attempt to teach them "lessons" in this way. Go ejaculate yourself to cornhub.
Really killed it with this one, mate lmao.
The jump from what he actually did to likening him to a rapist, to you then saying I support rape, attempting to insult and moralize yourself by using yaoi and porn, tells me everything I need to know. You are clearly very young, inexperienced, and living in delulu.
If you dislike realistic romance novels, with realistic time settings and situations, don’t read them. There are plenty of super unrealistic, happy, all boundaries respected, soft romances for you to read. The woman in the next chapter literally almost experiences what Jill is trying to warn against. That could have been the FL.
Stick to Disney utopian fantasy stories, far more appropriate for your age and mindset.
behold the field in which i grow grow fucks. lay thine eyes upon it, and see that it is barren. Tell you what, stop twisting ur words whenever situation calls for it it's so freaking funny. Are u a dude btw? I can only make ur words make sense if ure a dude and into rape LOLOLOLL. Funny fella
FR LMAOAOAO like what r they on the only reason people think rape is so cool and hot is bc they see 'hot' characters carrying the situation, bet they won't like it if it was a fat/ugly/black(for som ppl) or socially taboo people, smh. Bar be so low that rape threats sounds delicious to em
With the lack of intellect and proper English in your response, it’s obvious why you are unable to make sense of real words and common sense :)
mate. It's literally an internet meme nah, get off this website, kiddo. Gooning to rape porn/manhwa aint cool btw, ur winnie wont grow if ya do that in early age, yk? Im saying truth, trust. It's a shame ur parents didn't put parental control on their phone before giving it to kids smh
A. I’m a woman, mate. Oh no! What are you going to do now that your ridiculous insults are not relevant :( B. You’re an absolute moron, obviously suffering from brain rot and clearly an iPad kid. C. I’m a lot older than you, have been reading romance novels for a long time (do you even know how to read? From the way you type, seems like you really struggle), then expanded to manga > manhwa.
I’ve lived in the real world, have had more than my fair share of shit experiences with men, and don’t fling the word rape around the way you younger idiots do. The fact you stupid chits don’t realize you are doing more damage to the fight against male sexual assault and rape with the way you guys cry rape at every opportunity, is baffling. Shut. The. Fook. Up. And go back to quietly mooching off your parents.
I don’t understand what you’re arguing abt bc Yukyui literally said (after hearing abt Jill having a morally gray moment) that they’re hesitating to read this manga. so you guys agree that if you don’t like this genre or type of character then just don’t read it lol no reason to insult if it’s not someone’s taste and they weren’t being judgemental of ppl who do like it.
I think there’s a difference between liking every character and seeing them do no wrong versus liking what they bring to the story but still having reactions/negative emotions to their actions. I think that this kind of conflict is a good tool for moving along plots but if it makes ppl uncomfortable then they should express that, and it’s good that everyone shares different opinions abt it
and in ur later reply since u said u have a lot of life experiences with men and you emphasized how you like mangas that have a realistic edge to them, then im assuming that u wouldn’t mind if ur male friend who you’ve developed a lot of trust with suddenly threatened to rape you. but not only threatened also pinned you down against a wall and then proceeded to touch you inappropriately until you started sobbing.
but yes you’re right it’s not rape and yes he had good intentions and the ultimate lesson of being careful with all men has benefit to it, but I don’t think we can agree that the lesson was communicated well or with sensitivity.
Yes, as an eldest daughter with no decent father figure or elder brother to help me realize the dangers of men, I would have greatly appreciated this approach. He scared her. He made it apparent the differences in their size and strength and how her ridiculous “I’ll just run away” plan would have gone. And he let her go when she verbalized she was scared and there was actual understanding on her end. She also didn’t sob…reading comprehension
I doubt i let yk my age, I'm certainly not an ipad kid (boohoo) and definitely not anywhere near 'new reader' tell u what, u got daddy issues, i knew it way before u talked bout being an elder daughter without a father (boo fuckin hoo), thanks for confirming it though! Tell ya what, u people fantasize bout getting rapes sm it's pathetic asf. 'ooh, she's new to life and needs someone to rape threat her so she wouldn't make a mistake, ooh, how reassuring" NO! could've explained it to her, as u said she's 'new to life' YES, EXACTLY WHY SHE SHOULDN'T PUT UP WITH GETTING FUCKIN RAPE THREAT YOU DUMBFUCK!! So embarrassing, oml.. get help. Doubt even therapy would save you though. Obv a person would be fuckin scared and uncomfortable as FUCK of someone rape threatened them?? That doesn't mean they gotta put up with getting that shitty threat. Jill was BAD here and that's simply all. Argue with the wall. U karens ruin the world ffs, @fudge.
ML and the prince is literally doing the same thing but it's just the artist mad eher go blush blush but both of them literally harassing her and ML is kissing her every chance in the made of that life exchange ot whatever
not quite the same. i'm letting this marinate so i haven't touched it in a while, but the ML and the FL are in a contract from what i remember and they need to kiss to replenish vitality in FL's body? very different from threatening to r@pe someone you care about as a excuse of warning them about assaulters.
no way people are defending this guy in the replies
anything to be a rαpe apologist i guess
i don't know exactly how to explain it, this is not said with any ill intentions. ishael has a certain personality type that is not easily liked in my eyes. everything she has done so far is executed poorly yet it works out in the end just fine, which causes the character to come off as arrogant (when it is not intended to.) the high society verbal battles sounded really cringe and childish, something that was a sudden bad turn from the rest of the enjoyable storytelling.
+1 because she is ambitious and a good worker, she is an interesting character.
sir dylan is a little less than okay-ish, he barely has any defining characteristics to stand out among any other dark-haired red-eyed cursed duke of the frosty north. the sole thing that drives him is his looks, he is a very pretty man. unfortunately, looks say little about personality.
+1 because he knows how to cook gourmet and he's obsessed with his wife (ishael.)
it is a really cliché story. not a bad thing per say, it's just how it is. i guess i hoped for something a little more unique due to the beguiling prologue of the story. i hope my comment does not stop anyone from actually giving it chance. my opinion may (and will) differ from anyones, so it is better to judge for yourselves.
╥﹏╥ what you said resonated with my exact thoughts that i couldnt write out.
the female lead is in no way a villainess, but she is pretty wholesome and i love the fact that she cares about children. the kids are also adorable! i can't wait to see how her friendship with jack will develop, he is the more cautious and rational of the little bunch. i hope we get more chapters soon! ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
agegap? tolerable. grooming? nope. i'm out.
There is no grooming oo
he literally became her guardian instead of a friend, and even HIS friends implied it. the writer is trying to make a joke out of it and i personally don't find it funny neither attractive. i feel bad for defending this manhwa even. you do you, i'm not telling anyone to not read it.