What the fuck is this piece of garbage. Where do I even start with this cluster fuck. I swear to fucking god that I am loosing braincells every sentence.
Yujin and Yohan are both sexual assaulting r@pist. If you like him, I am searching your computer. I am. The amount of times they go after Jihoon without his consent is honestly appalling. The author made Jihoons character type a meek brat, so that he accepts everything coming to him. That's so fucking predatory. Yohan and Yujin are predatory and creepy. They peer pressure Jihoon multiple times, and that's fucking weird.The author plays off these negative traits as "oh well hahaha they're just hawt honey boi's uwu". The realism is no where to be found, not a single hint. I don't see emotional conflict from the r@pe and sexual assault, but then again, what do I expect from a Yaoi author that made a book where the premise is them having sex. The plot is going nowhere, I honestly don't know what's happening next. So they're (kinda) having sex. Now what. What is going on. What is the plot. It's just dumb niggas having sex. Stop adding plot to your porn, you're just ruining it. I find it hard to believe this 3p love story, because these niggas only like him because he's hot n cute...? obviously not for his personality, because all he got going for him is that he is a meek brat. All of these characters are static and flat, rarely learning from their mistakes. Yujin and Yohan have the same personality, and they're just carbon copies of e/o with slight variations. The author does not seem to comprehend the gravity of the situation they are putting these characters in, and honestly, I am not surprised. None of these characters no boundaries, and though it might fit into their personalities, is not recognized as a toxic trait. Shitty book, 100% dropping.
This was mediocre at best. The characters aren't really playing off e/o, and most the decisions they make don't fit with their personalityThis really isn't giving what it needs to give. If this was a pwp I wouldn't go sO hard on it, but it isn't It's more centered around the story, which doesn't really make sense because there isn't much of a story. It's just a dude coping with heartbreak and trauma, which would be fine if there was something going on. Nothing is happening, nothing is going on, and I'm honestly very disappointed. What is the plot? I don't understand what's happening, this story is going nowhere. There isn't a gesture to future vents to come, it's just a telenovela. I don't see anything from. the world building side, no business decisions being made, the author doesn't have to focus on world building, but holy fuck, just make it a bit realistic and have some substance. This story likes drive and passion. There is no hint of realism, everything feels cheap and fake, and the trauma bit isn't sticking. I don't feel the characters emotion. This doesn't have potential because there is nothing to begin with. 100% dropping.
How do these characters not act in ways that fit their personality? In my opinion, they all seem to fit their prescribed character in every way, including all the dumb shit they do. In terms of the story, you literally summarized it yourself: it’s a story about coping with loss - whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a loss of passion, a loss of oneself, etc. You say there isn’t much of a story but the story is legit just that and there is nothing wrong with that. Not every story needs to have immediate action, immediate plot that moves every single chapter. In fact, this story is meant to be a slow burn (also it’s first 20 chapters only, a webtoon goes on forever so this is literally like episode 4 in an anime series). It’s a slice of life story and there isn’t meant to be some huge drama. We’re literally still introducing characters and slowly characterizing them at this point. A novel’s first 3 chapters might be boring but you don’t say it’s shit unless you read till the end, do you?
Second, you say nothing is going on - uh a SHIT ton is going on. First question: What is the plot? Well, the plot is the mc woke up from a trauma, realized his lover left him, then the story splits into two POV: the mc and the ex of his. The MC needs to learn to let go of his dependency on the ex. He slowly does so after being rejected many times. Eventually, he turns his attention to his true passion, his job. He meets someone who allows him to be himself. The relationship starts toxic because they’re simply filling the empty holes in themselves by using each other. The ex tried to let go of the past (but not really which is where the conflict continues). We have the antagonist, I call him the psycho bitch, who has huge insecurities. He acts like an enemy to the MC. The MC starts to regain his independence and self confidence after having time to reflect on himself. Second question: Where is the plot going? This is also obvious if you’ve actually been reading this. The final confrontation of the MC and his ex of course will be the climax of this story. Meanwhile, we have an overarching plot where the antagonist will probably do some shit because he’s insecure, the boss will be shown backstories which will most likely relate to the MC and his situation,
MC will fall for him, the ex will realize his mistakes, final ending will be when every character in this story finds a suitable ending to their traumas. Legit, I’m not the author but even I can tell that’s the plot and it’s direction right there.
I have no qualms with you saying this story is boring because it probably is to you and that’s a personal taste. This story and stories of this type aren’t meant for you. However, your criticism isn’t proper criticism because all of the things you say it doesn’t have, it does and it is done in a way that fits the theme the author has presented. You keep mentioning world building but a story of this type does not have an elaborate world to build because the world is within. It’s all internal and subtle. I have no clue what this world building you speak of is because I clearly see it in this story. The setting, the past, the business and connection to the MC’s true passion - it’s literally all there. All of your critiques simply say oh it doesn’t have this and that but no? It has all of that but it just isn’t your taste and that’s different than saying the story is bad because it lacks the basic components of a story. I respect how you feel about the story but your comment just makes no sense. Just say it isn’t your cup of tea because that’s really what you’re trying to say.
You sound mad. Anyways, I stick by what I said. It's not that it isn't my "cup of tea" it's that the story is lacking in many areas and mediocre AT BEST. There is no drive nor passion I feel from the story, the characters lack any fleshed out, developed personality, and this books world building (though doesn't have to be "elaborate") is fairly rudimentary and isn't handled with proper care. My main criticism is not that those elements do or don't exist (though imo, even if they did exist, they are again- not done well-), it's that everything in this book lacks proper story telling, and key elements such as a literary device, style, emotion! It's just characters doing things; a love story CAN be a plot, but the way this book treats it just comes off as them DOING things without any rhyme or reason. The actions these characters partake in do not fit their personality at all. You said "in your opinion their actions fit with their personality" when you fail to come up with any examples to prove your criticism of my critique.
And that’s exactly what I explained. I gave you my view on the story’s functionality because it functions properly to me. I never attacked your opinion because of course some people find a story boring or stupid, that’s normal. To me, what you are saying about this story is your opinion. And you tell me I don’t give examples. I gave a shit ton of examples to every single remark you gave. You’re the one who speak in generalities without providing examples. You were the one who said the characters don’t act like they should. And I explicitly asked HOW SO in my comment and you refused to answer, instead saying I can’t provide an example. If you told me what irked you off about these characters, then we can have a conversation where I can either agree or refute you but no, you’re actually not giving me anything to say. Without style and emotion - again, the things you say are OPINIONS. You say you’re looking at functionalities but what you wrote about these functionalities are opinions which I have nothing against. What I’m trying to say is that your criticism sounds like something ANY story could be faulted on. Anyone can say oh the characters don’t sound developed to me, the world isn’t built enough, I don’t feel the passion or emotion, to EVERY story on this site and it would be true because it’s your opinion. I’m not mad at you because it’s clear you have a strong opinion on this story. One thing I will agree with you on is that the story is mediocre, yes. It ain’t anything special. If you’re looking for good plot and technically well written stories, then honestly don’t read manhwa. Koreans have this particular writing style that over rely on melodramatics, especially in their webtoons. You probably will say the same thing to almost every webtoon on this site. Just go read a novel instead if you’re looking for professional work.
Basically, in short, what I’m trying to say is a story’s functionality is also subjective. It’s an opinion based analysis. For example, the shittiest story on earth and perhaps most poorly written story to you may be entertaining for some other people out there. So, me talking about what you said isn’t me attacking your opinion so do not feel as if I am mad at you. I’m also saying my opinion on how I feel. I don’t think I said anything offensive towards you. I’m only replying to the things you’ve said to understand more about what you think is wrong with this story because I can also say a few things I don’t like about this story. Though I still read it because I personally want to see where the plot goes (and for the tea lol)
Btw I happened to see your comment on a different manhwa called A Guy Like You. And on that one, I fully agree with your comment because that story was shit in every way possible lol. I just happen to think this story is much better than that one and a few other manhwa I’ve seen on this site which is why it might seem like I’m hard defending this because I actually do think it’s well written with a plot that goes somewhere unlike the other bs like A Guy Like You that drags on forever and had its plot go to la la land in the end for no reason.
This was by far worse than "daddy made me cum by his fierce eyes" or whatever that abomination was.
I can't put into words how much I hated this book with my core. Every element that makes a good bl was missing! Gone! Good representation of queer relationships? nope. World building? nope. Consistency? nope. Good pacing? nope.
The stone arc or whatever that was dragged on forever, and the dream shit didn't make much since. The book was Inconsisnrent, the characters were flat n static, rarely changing throughout the book. It was like no one learned anything at the end. And I loved how the mc being kidnapped and emotionally abused was brushed off in the end as a "haha so funny"- Wth. The characters are the pos ignorant dumbasses throughout the story, rarely learning things as times passes by. Nothing the characters did made since. When the emotionally abuse in the dreams was happening, the author failed to show any signs of trauma that they could've gone through. the author failed time and time again to handle serious subjects with the proper care they need. The pacing was weird and inconsistent, being really fast in the beginning, thaen dragging on so fucking slow in the end. Everything became a confusing clusterfuck, and I'm honestly weirded out that people like this so much.
(I'm not going to be commenting about the translators work, because it was honestly pretty good. Thx translator^^)
sigh. Where do I begin.
-This is a Yaoi plot in it's truest form. I know it's supposed to be a comedy, but not even once, did they have a scene where the character actually realizes he's in a horrible situation. He just takes it, occasionally getting scared when the ml gets "big daddy mad" or sum shit like that.
He was kidnapped and threatened, yet he still ell in love. That is literally Stockholm syndrome. They are portraying such a illness in a "funny" light w/o giving a single hint of realism. It has comedy in all the wrong places, and at the most inopportune times. People touched the mc w/o consent multiple times, and it was played off as hot? The story was fast paced and confusing, basically just events happening, no plot. In the first chapter, he was basically assaulted and it was played off as "funny"- with is this shit book, i don't understand how someone ca n. enjoy such a piece of literature (dare I even call it that) when all it does is fail at being a comedy, has shitty pacing, nonexistent world building, and flat characters. Like, in the first chapter, no one decided to call the fbi to report the mafia? no one noticed the mafia group until now? huh? And, the characters are boring and flat. They have no real driving motive, and their only personality trait is being horny and assaulting people. WTF is this book.
what...? I didn't cuss you our or say anything mean. I just said no. If harshly critiquing a book that laughs of sexual assault is me being "immature" then that's really weird. People who like this book are just enabling harmful tropes in Yaoi such as-and I say it again- taking sexual assault and painting it in a "sexy" and harmless light.
Wow. Just wow. I can't express how boring, and flat these characters are in the second half of the story. After they graduated, it was pwp. Why is this still going on? it's just niggas doing things after hs. What is the plot. I feel like I'm rereading potn again by how non-story like it is. I truly don't understand how anyone can sit through this without snoring at least once. The authors dragging this out, and honestly, each new chapter is making the story progressively worse. It's mediocrity in its purest form. I can't express how much this story is losing it's charm and meaning after they started having sex. But even then, this story lacked something. it is lacking a substance. It is lacking. Just lacking lacking. In what exactly? well, just plot, characters, world building, and everything really. Its nothing special, and it doesn't have to be. But, at least do something with your story instead of adding cheap telonovela type drama just because you don't know what to do with this story. Just end it. There is no more passion in this story. I don't see a fire, I don't see a motive. I just don't see it
To be honest i don't read this book cuz I'm not into webtoon but commenting shit like this is too much. IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE STORY THEN FUCK OFF BITXH, THIS BOOK IS FOR THOSE WHO LIKE THIS NOT FOR NARROW MINDED BITCHES LIKE YOU, does the author force you to read this? Does anyone force you? And for your mf information your not the only one that reads manga and webtoon so you dont have any rights to just tell someone what you want, know your place bitch and for you to understand more what i mean since look like an idiot like you needa some lessons
If i like yuri and i go to yaoi book then brag that yaoi book is stupid, does that make any sense? No right? So will you please stop acting as if your so fucking good at everything cuz an idiot like you shut learn to keep their mouth shut,
You know shits like plot and lacking but doesn't know how to respect others preferences and hard works, the author work hard for this, even the translator SO IF YOUR FUCKED UP ASS CAN'T SAY ANYTHING GOOD SHUT THE FUCK UP
Sorry but this isn't my fave, i saw this on the top comments on mangago topics and i thought i should let your sick ass know that saying stupid shit like that is pathetic and to add that you REALLY read yuri then put hate on yaoi books is just so fcking stupid of you, and you don't even took your own comment seriously? Are you even a human? Cuz first of all you didn't consider those who reads this book and secondly you didn't even think that your degrading someone else's hard work on this book and just go brag shits like that GROW UP BITXH
Lmfao? Calm down. I don’t agree with their opinion but there’s no reason to bash on them for it. Also, there’s no problem with reading yuri it’s literally the same thing as BL comics just people with a different gender.. stop acting like a weirdo and leave.
Reading your other replies.. why does the way people have s*x get you mad. There’s a thing such as dildos, vibrators, rubbing, etc. Even people in BL comics use those so your actions are so unnecessary.
I’m just gonna assume you fetishize mlm and leave.
(This is only referring to everything before the side story)
Love is an illusion is the most Mediocre pile of absolute dog shit I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Let's start with the characters. At most, they're boring and flat. Barely even passes the line into dynamic. These niggas made me fall asleep by how shitty and horrible the character writing was. There was barely any development, the pacing was fucked, the world building was lacking in every area, the side characters were more interesting then the main characters (which isn't saying much because they're both lacking in literary cohesiveness) no action made since, and this story lacked a decent, understandable plot. Getting preggo and living off your sugar daddy is just an event, not a plot. Shit just happens in this story. I feel like I'm reading people doing things instead of a story with a driving motive. How does anyone like this. "For Byul" everyone says; well, hate to break it to ya, but buys is ugly. Not even a pretty baby. If you only like the story for an ugly drawn baby, I am questioning how the fuck do you even put up with this braincell burner just for a child. A child! I truly admire people who were able to sit through more than 10 chapters of this. I envy you. But at the same time, are you okay?
i agree. Like- thst kid looks like caiu with hair and shaded eyes. And who tf has eyes shaded? Its either both the same color or both a different color. And i went to like 50 chapaters (i read at school and i hate other apps we use to read so i read that) and i ahipped to the last one and saw mr. bottom "uwu" on the ground. I said, "FINALLY THE RATS DEAD! I CAN BE DONE." And i am now more happier then ever.
Where do I even start with this dumb fucking story. Oh lord. If you un ironically like this, I am asking you to go see a shrink. It's chocked full of rape and manipulation which is painted in a positive light.
Let's start with the characters. They're boring and shitty. There is no character depth. NONE. What are their interest, hobbies, pastimes, what do they do after school? This story time and time again fails to bring flesh out the characters tees, and give them interesting personalities and hobbies. Even if they were all intentionally hobby-less you can do a lot with just that. But the author didn't. Even if they did have a hobby, the author fails to even gesture towards a single instance of such, besides jooin liking photography...?
Jooin has no personality. He truly has none. He is a meek pushover only designed that way so Yahwhi's predatory advancements can come off as "sexy", "hot" and excusable. Yahwi is a predator, r@per, and an assaulter. He purposely feeds of joins desperation to haves with him. He is emotionally behind, and lacks basic empathy. That would've been all fine and dandy if the author would've commented on it. But they didn't. If you like him, you like must also like sung woo. At that point, I'm checking your computer. And can we touch on how weird Cain is? everyone is saying "well at least he isn't as bad as cain ..."please read for a fucking minute. Just one. He purposely does shit to get the upper hand. Everything he does is to make sure he can get with jooin. He is a mischievous, dirty little bastard. He purposely does shit just so he can achieve his goal. Fucking weirdo if you ask me.
The plot is cheap and feels very episodic at some points. They sex, one gets mad, they get into fight, they have sex. Or, they don't have sex, they argue, then they do have sex. The same damn thing. This book is a hot mess. The plot is all over the place. Events just pop up suddenly without any real connection. It just feels like the author wrote a story around a specific scene they wanted to draw. Everything is loosely connected, and this story is honestly very shitty.
Character depth: 2/10
story telling: 1/10
style (not in art, but in writing): 0/10
art: 7/10
plot: 0/10
conclusion: 100% dropping.
I want to know how is it manipulating or where is the manipulation going on. (I am not trying to be mean.)
Yahwi is exploiting Jooins feelings for sex. Textbook manipulation. Cain "tricked" (the author paints it as a funny hahah trick when it's more serious than its painted as) join into sharing his house for his own personal needs. if this was replaced by a guy doing it to a girl, this would've received a whoooole different reaction. You see how creepy that is if you switch the roles? They're constantly playing the "who is better" game to win a stupid little spat, invovolcing join in their whole mess, constantly toying with his feelings.
ohh Thank you
Character depth:2? That's a lot