samster's manga / #unconventional(50)

Ellin's Solhwa

Complete | Cibeles | 2019 released

I chanced upon this manga very accidentally, and it was definitely a stroke of luck. I think this is such a genius take on the isekai genre, because the question of who gets to exist on- the original owner, or the person who was forced into this situation and made the best of it? I really love how every character of note who we've seen so far is well developed, and are extremely well-rounded with their own set of strengths and weaknesses. Edit : this was beautiful. So feel good, excellent end. The epilogue was lovely.

At the End of the Road

Complete | Haribo | 2016 released
2020-11-10 08:26 marked

Excellent character development, MCs have tremendous chemistry, but there's a lot of dubcon and unnecessary subterfuge.... And a severe lack of communication. Great story though

Truthfully, They Only Remembered Her.

Ongoing | Ryu heeon,Nubi,Shin leeho | 2019 released

I started reading on a whim, and now I can't stop because I'm in love with Kenneth and Dale. I'm still not sure who I'd want MC to end up with- maybe she can just live peacefully with her brother until the end of time. Maybe a harem end, I wouldn't mind that here.

Beware of the Brothers!

Complete | Plutus,민이영 | 2019 released

Their childhood was cute, and it's always nice to see a sour, strained relationship get better when given a chance. I'm a little iffy on the ML being the 1st brother though- I'm not particularly against it, but I just feel like her relationship with Johan works better. Comes down to personal preference in the end.

Actually, I was the Real One

Ongoing | sam woel,yuwoon | 2020 released

Very unconventional in the sense that the original work didn't have any ML- and I really think it fits here, because all Keira wants is the freedom to make her choices, and experience things she never got to do previously. The brother is an angel, and the father is a fucking dickwad. He has severe communication issues, and even whatever little he initiates from his side isn't enough. We're used to dirtbag dad's though

Please Throw Me Away

Ongoing | 자은향,채로 | 2019 released

No manga has ever managed to enrage me so much. I detest this family with every fiber of my being, and I think the author has done an absolutely splendid job of making the reader hate them. ML and MC are really cute, and have great character development. The romance is alright, nothing special. Still cute though. Romance Update: they're fucking adorable. I hope they have a boatload of babies and live happily ever after. I am EXTREMELY vested in their best interests now

This Mage Desires Mediocrity

Ongoing | Hirose ren,Taihei hiromi | 2019 released
2020-11-10 05:26 marked

MC is boisterous, I love her energy. It's so effusive and I find her very charming. She's bouncy, but she doesn't lack the capability of rational thought. She's super fun to read. None of the male characters really left much of an impression on me though

Over-cumming writer’s block

Ongoing | Nae*awaji | 2019 released

Incredible. Unconventional characters that somehow manage to work so well because their chemistry is off the charts. The constant push and pull of their relationship isn't frustrating, it's perfectly balanced, and the zest infused by the ditsy MC doesn't get annoying. I think the author is brilliant. And the sex scenes, they're so fucking sexy- I can't tell you much except that without fail, I get horny every time.

Koi to Dangan

Ongoing | mino nozomi | 2000 released

Pretty good take on the classic mafia romance. MC is fun, if a bit Mary Sue-ish, and ML is the archetype of a yakuza boss. Smut scenes are well done, plot is a bit messy and the pacing oscillates between too fast and draggy.

Reminiscence Adonis

Ongoing | Duō Yù,n Wé,nhu,Duo Yun Wenhu | 2000 released

MC has no qualms blasting through things that happened and turning everything tipsy turvy. She's brash, bold, and has the strength to back it up. She's not foolhardy, and has plenty of brains. I'm looking forward to the progression of this story.