So i read the novel and it was…..
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Unsatisfying. Idk how to describe it other than that. Personally i wish the mc had dumped the ml and just gone abroad or something and raised his kid by himself. I also have mixed feelings about the ml. He is really verbally abusive and unwilling to accept his own feelings. Most of the plot is him denying his feelings. And when he finally accepted his feelings in the end, he makes mc sign a literal slave contract. One that only benefits him one sidedly. Even at the end after the got toegther, it felt like something was missing. Honestly, mc got the short end of the stick. Left a really bad taste in my mouth.
Younger love interests (or same age) that also have a hidden agenda/side or just gives off some sorta vibe (not bad or good, just suspicious, doesn't have to be big, incorporates a wide range of suspicious activity):
- scheming/manipulative/calculative
- uses things/plans to their advantage
- honey/beauty traps
- disguised/two-faced/lies
- ulterior motives
- sadistic/teasing
- hidden feelings, pasts, identities
- obsessive/possessive/clingy
- knows mc's secret/something mc doesn't
When I first got into BL, I would read practically every story I could get my hands on—quite literally every one. I didn’t care if the art was subpar or if the plot was lackluster. But lately, I find myself much less forgiving. A weak plot or poorly developed characters irritates me to no end. I’ve dropped several popular series, despite their stunning artwork, simply because the storylines were generic, and the characters lacked chemistry or depth.
Looking back, I also realise how indifferent I had become toward serious issues like SA, which is alarmingly common in BL, especially in the yaoi genre. At one point, I didn’t even flinch when such themes were included, no matter how casually or irresponsibly they were portrayed. It’s unsettling to admit, but I had become desensitized—much like the way excessive exposure to explicit content can numb one’s sensitivity to it. I didn’t notice it at the time cause i was so young but now that i am older, i realise how scary it is.
What I find most frustrating now is how these serious topics are often trivialized, reduced to mere plot devices, or brushed aside without proper resolution or reflection. I wish authors would approach issues like SA with the gravity and care they deserve instead of using them as convenient tools to create drama. I wish they would tackle such themes responsibly, fostering greater awareness and sensitivity among readers.
I pity Jun. I could never date someone like Subin. Not that there’s anything wrong with Subin. But given his history with Hyenwoo and how they just keep crossing paths and how they won’t/can’t seem to cut each other off, it feels too messy. Also i have severe trust issues so it would probably mess me up really bad. I am too much of a coward to do the chasing. So i admire Jun. Despite ehat he says, he’s so strong mentally. If it was me, i would’ve given up a long time ago. Maybe this mindset is why none of my relationship seem to last.
I know this is gonna get a lot of downvotes but i actually liked the uke’s character. He seems really complex. Plus not knowing much about his past or his personal life kinda adds to the mystery. A twisted individual with questionable morals. If he were a character in a thriller or action manga, he would’ve been my favorite lol.
Bro Byul is all grown up, how adorable. Its like seeing my son grow up infront of my eyes. I feel like a proud parent.
I am reading chapter 9 and very close to dropping this story. The FL is so fucking weak that its getting on my nerves. Typical weak af damsel in distress. I understand she has trauma and all but the fact that she just sits there taking people’s verbal and physical abuse is absurd to me. It would’ve been one thing if she was weak without any support but girl literally has the most powerful dragon backing her up and who’s at her beck and call.
But instead of fighting back, she just acts like a whiny little miserable shit and also stops the ML from doing anything. Its getting so boring at this point. Just reading it is making my blood boil. The only reason i am even bothering continuing to read this story is because of the comments. I really hope the revenge is worth it as the comments say cause this story was a complete waste of time so far.
The art is gorgeous and the story looks interesting but the short chapters really kill the whole vibe. Don't think i'll be reading this again. I don't have the patience lol.
But if anyone's wondering if they should read it or not, go ahead. It looks promising. The art is gorgeous.