Poor Artist

Why hating on them? Author did a good job at portraying very complex characters. And the artist do amazing job depicting the story and characters.
Don't like it? Then don't read it. As simple as that.

"Don't like it? Then don't read it."

Critiquing a story is not the same as hating it or demanding its removal. Engaging in discourse about problematic elements helps create awareness and fosters better media literacy. Suggesting people "just stop reading" ignores the importance of these conversations and silences valid concerns about the potential harm of such portrayals.

As an avid novel reader, all genres, I would like to ask something.
When you read something based on fiction, have you ever think "Oh this is not for me. Gotta crash out and move on".
Have you?

People need to realize they decide for themselves. They have the responsibility for themselves. Book they read, clothes they wear, food they consume etc. Aren't they?
Readers can always pick their fav, drop the series or continue reading. As simple as that.
I remember a wrote comment here discussing this webtoon based on novel with warning, because I do know many will find the story very challenging going forward.
If the topics are too heavy, some having difficulty to understand, some misunderstand the contexts and everything in between then is not it wise to simply drop and move on?
Why do they spend time to hate? Why do they think they need to criticize everything that don't align with their values? We all perceive things differently.
Meaning-making is arguably one of the best parts of reading because it can be so interpretative, as there are thousands of ways to perceive one thing. We can all agree that this one is very toxic. Portraying serious issues with grim details. But at the other hand, the full meaning of this story is not just that. Never as simple as that. All monologue written there for us to understand human emotions. Human that always full of contradiction. All written and depicts in an epic ways. All the way down to how each character being portrayed by their dialogues, their interactions, their complexities. Leyla's is there with all stars and rainbows to counter/in contrast of Matthias's darkness and twisted personality. That's the main selling point in dark romance. I understand from the get go that this is not something people easily can appreciate.


FYI friendly reminder : We're here accessing thousands of fictional story for free, illegally. Also THIS IS FICTION.

I can somewhat see your perspective, but critiquing a story isn’t the same as “hating” or “spending time to criticize everything.” Fiction influences societal norms and perceptions, especially when it romanticizes abuse without accountability. It's important to analyze such narratives critically to ensure they aren't misinterpreted as condoning toxic behaviors. Saying readers should "just move on" dismisses the role of discourse in fostering awareness and better storytelling. While dark romance can explore contradictions in human nature, this story fails to balance its portrayal of abuse with redemption or critical commentary, which is why many find it problematic. Discussions like this aren't about aligning with personal values—they're about examining the broader implications of how novels and manhwas like this shapes perceptions, particularly in vulnerable audiences.

I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH YOU, PEOPLE SUCKS.

FOR REAL.

AGREE.

Wait a second...
My previous comment was intended to discuss CEYB and all negative comments directed at the artist. I agree that no one immune to constructive criticism. No one. But is not there's time and place to do it? I can not fathom why some people bash this webtoon while reading on illegal website. It's a bit ironic.

Have you seen the hate comment on the artist? Many readers comparing this to real people & tragedy (again, FYI, this is fiction). People went all out calling her names in public forums, discussions, social media in any platform. Can we agree that all those negative feedback are not fair criticism at all? And there's nothing she can do. She already signed the contract with Naver. It's her job to depict the storyline into art. People angry at her as if she was the one who write the story.
The artist ( Van Ji) and Naver discussing on age restriction after the negative comments she got. It should have been that way from the get go. She is thinking to stop her work although she is still tied by contract with Naver until the story end. She apologized and the hate is still coming.
One more thing to change is to put this in different category. While the story itself surrounding relationships but this is not a romance. I hope at least here, Mangago change the category.

I'm glad we are having discussion here. A healthy one. Thank you (⌒▽⌒)

Agree with you. Btw a comment section is here for a reason, but people tend to forget it.

I also think part of the problem lies in how Cry, Even Better if You Beg is categorized. On Webtoon, it's labeled as just "Drama," but on other platforms lile here in Mangago, it's tagged as "Romance" and "Shoujo," which misleads readers into expecting something entirely different. A story with such heavy themes should have clear tags like "Psychological," "Adult," and or even "Tragedy" to properly reflect its content and warn potential readers. This misclassification adds to the misunderstanding and frustration from readers who feel blindsided by the story’s dark and abusive elements. Fixing the tags and adding proper content warnings would go a long way in setting realistic expectations and reducing misplaced backlash.

Agree on everything you've said.
Also the thing about summary. Someone need to write it properly. If only we get a decent summary, many will know or can prepare themselves what kind of story they are getting.
Here's the novel summary :

The Herhardt household’s masterpiece.

The young owner of a heaven-like place called Arvis.

The beautiful bird slaughterer.

Matthias von Herhardt.

His perfect life- completely swallowed, crushed, and shaken-

by his lovely bird.

Leyla Lewellin.

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Cut, locked, and tamed her wings.

In order to keep Leyla Lewellin in custody, Matthias did not hesitate his actions.

Because he did not hesitate, he did not regret.

Because he did not regret, he did not reflect.

Because he did not reflect, he did not apologize.

When his beautiful bird, Leyla Lewellin, opened her cage and flew away, Matthias decided.

“If I lose her forever and can’t get her back, I’d rather kill her.”


Although it's not fully captured all important point in the story but enough for people to understand "oh this is highly disturbing, better not read this".

Good point I completely agree that the summary plays a significant role in setting expectations. If the novel's summary had been clear from the start—like the one you provided—many readers would have been better prepared for the dark and disturbing themes of the story. That level of transparency is crucial, especially for stories like this that deal with abuse and psychological manipulation.

It’s great that we’re having this discussion—this is the kind of feedback creators and publishers need to consider moving forward.