The Beast Must Die
I plowed through this one! Wasn't sure about the "joining club initiation" was seggs but once the ML2 warned him what was about to happen, I liked the idea that one person could break through the psychopath's wall. Sad about gang rape of sister ... quelle surprise though that woman was once again the victim- NOT. Didn't like the several references about being/crying like a woman to debase women- that was a weak argument.
For My Weirdo
I started this one officially but ended it up here b/c I couldn't stand the deep & depraved ML. Once again ... onto the child, the sins of the father theme prevailed and it was soooo depressing and I couldn't see an end in sight! I finished it here to see how it would end. I'm glad that the ending was hopefully and bright but man what a slugfest! I probably wouldn't have paid for this, it was just SO dark for so many episodes.
Checkmate(TAN)
Slow burn to the end but worth it. Didn't love the ease with which non-consentual acts were repeatedly performed but did love the climax when the hidden back story unfolded. The 2 MLs were well thought out and despite their differences, ended up in an adult relationship. I respected both characters who stayed true to themselves.
Save me, will you?
Roses and Champagne
I totally love this one. Wasn't a fan of the shooting and then forcing his lover when he thought he was leaving him but overall a great story paced really well!
K's secret
Loved this one. Wasn't a huge fan of the questionable consent at the beginning, but the funny parts were great. The tone becomes much more serious in the middle and end when his life is at stake but I loved the unflinching love 2ML had for Mr. Kim. Plowed thru this one and wish I could buy it b/c middle chpts were a mess !
A Thousand Cranes
Worth every minute. Hard start with blood and violence but smooths out with love and beauty - a gem! Probably want to own it in PPB, too.
The Art of Taming A Tiger
When I started this one, I really loved it but despite being from Kidari studio, it's dragging and I'm not loving it anymore! I liked the 2 MLs and the story development, it took awhile to get into the backstory with the younger brother and the vengeful god but now it's loosing its appeal, sadly. Stopped buying it on Lezhin but will see where it goes here.... 3/20 ‐ up to chpts 91 (chpts 90 is a good one) better dynamics between the 2MLs and his brother!
Hogu Hagyeongsu