Park Hanhoo's Manager
Interesting BL with a lot of depth in the back story. Not enough skinship despite the length of the series. I did plow through it b/c I definitely wanted to know how it developed and ended. I enjoyed the two MLs and the acts of kindness that broke through to create the tension between them.
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.
Semantic Error
This is definitely in my top 5! It's the one that started it all and I love everything about it. I'm reading the official translation on Manta but need the adult version to feed my yaoi love (read obsession!) I would love to own physical copies if that can happen.
Counter Offensive
Isn't it good?
I bought the first 20 chapters on Lezhin because some of the dialog and illustrations were great but then I felt it dragged somewhat. The ML was a little wishy-washy and I felt that it was inconsistent with its story development and plot progression. Having said that though, some of the drawings of them together in intimate moments were stunning. I did hate the fact that the 3rd ML was a chibi, and an ugly one at that, for so much of the story - yuk! I did love the 2nd ML - he was I think the most normal character of them all!
Love So Pure
This one grew on me and I fell in love with it by the end! It builds up around 2 characters and their group of friends, who become so wonderful too! I shed several tears at the end just seeing them all so happy in their relationships and within themselves.
Secondo Piatto
I liked this one immediately because it has such a great ML (detective) and his unrequited love for his best female friend and the 2nd ML who is in love with her future husband. I loved the way the ML falls and hard for the guy who he meets at the wedding, who he finds out that he's in love with the husband! The the detective falls for a guy who is so beautiful and yet a guy!! I've bought the French mature ones because you need the intimate scenes for the full effect ;)!
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.
Bad Friend
I'm really enjoying this one. The love/hate friendship when they were young apprentices, the discovery of their physical intimacy, and now their adult need to be together despite their "enemy" status works beautifully together. I look forward to the rest ...
Sweet As Hell