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This is a tough one to review, as there is a TON of questionable content, but the overall story and art is absolutely phenomenal. In a way, I suppose reading it as a Grimdark helps. The amount of times Seth has been raped is absolutely terrible, only once has it seemed to be somewhat consensual. The first time, I question if it was even needed, that of Horus doing it to him. The other times seemed to be actual key elements of his story, but the way its portrayed is a bit distasteful. An extra chapter somewhere in there was also just rape porn. Usually, I just drop rape romanticizing stories, but I can't help but be hooked onto this one.
The incestual bonds don't worry me, as much like Greek mythology, these themes are simply how many Mythologies with multiple Gods goes. Usually that is also an immediate drop for me though.

So really, I am conflicted beyond belief. I want to believe the writer doesn't find non-con stuff appealing, but for how many times we've seen it, I hate to play stupid. I suppose there's no hurt in reading this just to read it, not like I am supporting the author in any way. I just hope it stops. Much more and I will have to drop it, which will really suck. This one has so much more quality than other works on here. I suppose nothing comes without a catch.

Very long review, with some stuff that may seem like spoilers, so read at your own discretion.

This work has exceeded my expectation for sure. Many with this sort of theme would be quite careless in how they handle the topics at hand, but not only does this work express certain issues and situations with care, but in a way that truly pulls on your heart strings.

What I notice is how the author depicts all the aspects of the story in what feels like a more realistic way than other works. I am a gay man, who reads BL because its the most appealing to me, which typically is written by fems for fem people. This one feels different, like you really are in the shoes of a gay man, not some yaoi trope. It's not shallow or none-sensical like, unfortunately, many gay dramas I have seen, where characters act in ways that make you feel insane. The characters here feel real, like they really are thinking and experiencing this world. So, the depiction of gay and queer men, it's wonderful. Then the sex-work itself. Anyone can create a fictional stripper based story, and many like to make characters in that realm. As a young queer kid with high hormones, I probably did to at that age, where I just thought those people were confident, attractive, and living life to their best, whether it be enjoying the sexual liberty, or not minding it. Just making money with what you naturally got. I wouldn't know what I know today at the time, how turbulent it can truly be, and dangerous if not approached with a sound mind, personal rule-set, and such. This work depicts what I feel is a more realistic nature of sex-work, albeit, dramatized, but not in some perfect, sex dense, horny and happy people with care-free minds. While it is sex dense, and there is a lot of horny people, it shows how sex itself is dynamic in how people feel about it. Some reserve it only for love, or even if they think they see it separate from love, once they get knee-deep, like some of the women in the work, they can become irrational, negatively emotional, and closed-minded. Equating their money to love, or special treatment. Even the main character struggles with his love for the main lead, seeing him with these other women, he becomes insecure, feeling that the actions the main lead takes with his clients shows he couldn't love him. What does he do? Well, first, he follows him, which is a bit creepy, but, he talks to him. He gets a bigger picture, and opens his mind. There's still work that can be done there, but it feels rational, and satisfying to see him come to a sound conclusion. To accept how the main lead approaches his own life, and to respect that. Of course there is still room for drama in that regard, and what's a story without drama? This one is based on that. But I hope it will show again that he can approach the situation with reason and poise, and learn more, if it comes to that. It's okay to learn more.

With all that said, it feels like such a breath of fresh air. It explores the sexuality of the main character, of others at times, their own experiences, or inexperiences, in which they pursue. The most dramatic part I suppose is the brother of the main character, who is messing with his life and causing issues out of pettiness. Other than that, most other things feel like a truly immersive experience, where we follow this man, his life, his relationship, his own development of changes and progression, and we yearn to see what's to come next, and for me, that is very satisfying.

Of course, I am in truth a much bigger fan of dark fantasy, or true grimdark type stories, in which I usually go to novels for, but when I find a work like this which is more based on reality, slice of life, and does it in a way that does not break my immersion of seeing this as if it were a true story, that is special to me.

This one is definitely one of my favorites, and I love how it has approached itself so far immensely. Silly and lighthearted at times, more serious and critical other times. The author seems to be very well rounded with seeing how they depict their characters, and I truly appreciate that. I wish more works in this genre were like this, but that's what makes this special.

Extremely good, absolutely amazing actually. One of my favourites as of now!

More light version of plaything, but promising for a light hearted take on the theme.

This story is a truly colorful and fun approach to the fantasy genre, with fun visuals and characters. It feels like one of the typical isekai stories, but with a very enjoyable execution and intriguing storyline. The "harem" feels more like a open polyam relationship, with a lighter, but more realistic tone, which I as a gay man in a open relationship, and being polyam, truly enjoy.
The length seems to bother some, but as someone that loves long works, with a lot of nice art, find to be a huge plus. Its both fun, light, and adventurous, but also in-depth, caring in how it deals with the characters, emotions, and depictions which does not cause frustration and the desire to drop the work like many other works I have read. Truly a wonderful story!

This is... Interesting to say the least.

I was excited seeing a webcomic in this sort of format / style with a Scifi / futuristic theme, but was not quite prepared for the absolute brain fuck this would give me. Maybe it's just the confusing translation or grammar? Or maybe the story really is just this chaotic? I am unsure. Regardless, I will continue to follow this one for hopefully- more clear and concise explanations. Tbh, I am more interested in said clearer explanations than the sex scenes. It's all so very confusing yet intriguing...

Hmmm. We'll see how this goes.

Three star for art and story, however, it feels like AJ is extremely young (I know he’s older than 18, but still very young), whilst Mr. Sharpe is much older and holds a power dynamic beyond just “personality”, and more so age and experience, which feels very uncomfortable, as well as being his ex-teacher. Wish that was not a factor in the story.

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