Groan
Don't really recommend. There isn't any plot what so ever which would be fine if the smut was at least hot. Uke is kinda boring but a lil cute in his own way and the seme is drop dead disgusting both ugly physically and personality wise. Also the anatomy is kinda off in some scenes (I quit art years ago so ik anatomy isn't exactly easy but still it's a bit off) and what is up with their mouths sometimes it looks kinda funny. I really don't like commenting on artstyles bc ppl are sensitive about that but hear me out.. There's no plot, no drama, barely any conflict and 90% smut but the smut isn't even good?? (SPOILER) The uke get's raped as well which was unnecessary bc it didn't add anything to the plot. Not to mention the ending was boring. I regret reading this ._.
PLACEBO: Let's Play
TW - Ml is a rapist (raped the mc while he was under hypnosis) THIS SHIT IS DARK, DARK. If you like a dark ass story then this is perfect for you. I hate the ml with a burning passion but he kind of has a backstory on why he is what he is but he's still a disgusting bastard (a hot one too T.T). Even if this didn't have a good plot I probably would have continued reading just for the art, and plot wise the hypnosis thing kinda gets exhausting to read but it does add to story so it makes sense why it's used so much.
December
Idk what it is but I literally get goosebumps every time a new chapter is uploaded bc this shit is so fire for no reason. Can I just say off the bat that the art is PHENOMENAL, like seriously it's breathtaking. Besides that the plot is interesting that has me hooked for each official's release and I really enjoy reading all of the characters (yes even the assholes) bc all of them are just so intriguing in their own way. The mc is so cute, like I just wanna squish him so bad and the ml is so mysterious and honestly kind of a green flag imo (like who wouldn't want someone to beat up their SA assaulter for them?). The main couple seems so cute and healthy so far, can't wait for the next officials!!
The edge of ambiguity
TW - Attempted Rape, Violence, Physical Abuse, Sexual Assault, Psychological/Emotional Abuse I'm actually so close to crying. This story is so well written from a psychological stand point. The author doesn't romanticize a single thing and writes the characters accurately (and scaringly close to real life people). I love how the story progressively got darker and sadder to read, the ml truly is disgusting not only is he an actual diagnosed psychopath but also a love bomber and emotional abuser. Like I said there's no sugarcoating at all, the mc is being abused by a mentally sick ml to which he has his own backstory but it wasn't used to excuse what he did to the mc. Even though the mc is a bit oblivious I admire how he didn't let himself be tricked completely by the ml and distanced himself away from him and eventually telling what he knew about him. This is such an amazingly written psychological and I hope the mc will escape the sick and abusive mc and be happy. Btw I thought it was really interesting how the sexual scenes were (actually) censored and really added to the fact that this isn't a romanticized adaptation of an actual fucked up story. (SPOILER) The ml slowly weeds out everybody in the mc's life that ever got close or hurted him leaving just the ml for him to depend on but he very slowly realizes what he's doing and so far seems to be trying to get away from him (really sad shit).
My Cute Stalker
At first I thought this was like every other romanticized rape bl but it turned out to be the opposite. The 2 mcs are really funny and sweet to each other and I like their dynamic so much, especially when the ml indulged in the mc's hobby (/kink?). I hope this gets side stories!
Park Hanhoo's Manager
Absolutely beautiful. Murder mystery, angst, fluff, non-toxic ml and a great artstyle. I love everything about this manhwa from the comedy to the characters and it was so entertaining/enjoyable. I just wish that we got to see more of hanhoo and chansol after they became bfs but this is still amazing anyways <3
Sunset in Water
I've read manhwas with shitty semes but this one is just really gross.
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