This is absolutely my guilty pleasure. Barbaritis balances amazing story telling and a slow burn romance I would kill to read more of—but it does have triggering scenes in the beginning, though they were handled a bit poorly imo I loved Adam's development throughout(but he was still very very flawed). Usually that would put me off but this is really subversive! I love how the political intrigue is the focus and not the romance. If you're looking for something with interesting characters, eurocentric world building and a comedic romance, this is for you! I do wish the author addressed the sexual harassment and attempted SA more seriously, that was really off putting especially with how detailed and intricate the world was(beautiful designs, clothing, the house I was in awe of Joel's clothes) but is rectified in some way.
Damn there's some major discourse in the comment section (●'◡'●)ﾉ
Someone needs to call HR. Ngl this was not for me
As an educated HR if I saw something like that I would immediately start investigation because that's totally inappropriate Looked like actual sexual harassments in both stories, especially the first one. Sick
I completely agree!! I hate it when authors frame down right sexual harassment to bring characters "closer" it's so freaking uncomfortable and unwanted even by the characters expecially in a professional environment. I'm glad that people like you don't let this behaviour slide in real life!
This just felt like grooming...I was really uncomfortable I really enjoyed the prequel too so it was disappointing
Its a 3 yr age gap what are you talking about?
I'm gonna kms why is yjh so stoic this better not continue in se2 I'm actually pissed how are the confrontations going to hit if yjh is js so fucking unattached and nonchalant because he's such a human character and like??? I feel like this arc really solidifies that for him?? Not just the joongdok scenes but as a character, I'm so dissapointed