Spring Amidst My Wintertide
• 3 stars: Characters are shallow and there should be more of a backstory considering how much history the couple has. I also found it a little strange that she seemed to get more aroused by him upon learning he was the dog she kept for a period of time as a child, but it was probably just excitement that was conveyed strangely. ️: A princess that has fallen from grace is sacrificed to the wolves. The guardian of the mountain takes her in and is friendly for reasons unbeknownst to her.
Juyeon’s Jinx
• 3 stars: Some errors. Hanggyul is very flip-flop, which is annoying (eg. Hanggyul encouraging Juyeon to show his face, and then being possessive when he does). Decently light and sweet, but there are quite a few plotholes/other aspects of the story that I would've liked to have seen be explored. SMUT IN SIDE STORIES. ️: “This is all because of him...” Kim Han-gyeol, an ordinary high school student, always ran into Seo Ju-yeon on unlucky days. Like a jinx. The more he became entangled with Seo Joo-yeon, who had long curly bangs and was carrying around dark rumors, the stronger the jinx became. However, ever since seeing Seo Joo-yeon's hidden face, Han-gyeol's heart has been pounding for no reason whenever their eyes meet ...
At the End of the Road
• 2 stars: This was decent until the very end where author suggested that his abuser was still a love interest. Are you kidding me? After all that? ️: After a car accident, Taemin finds himself in the body of Siwon, a victim of bullying at school. No longer a pushover, he starts standing up for himself but then meets Woojin, an old friend from the past. Somehow, Woojin immediately picks up Taemin's 'scent' from Siwon. What happened between these two in the past and how will it affect their future?
The Lady and the Beast
• _ stars: ️: 100 years after her death, Empress Martina, the founder of the Carabella Empire, reincarnates as Astina Lette, the daughter of a count. Her peaceful, everyday life as a noble lady, a stark contrast to her past life, is short-lived, however. With the bankruptcy of her father's failed trade business, her family falls into great debt. Astina decides to sell herself off to marry Grand Duke Thereode in place of her sister Kanna to save her family from their financial crisis. But Thereode is forever cursed to take on the form of a beast, and no one expects her to survive the night with him... Still, defying all odds, she fights the beast with her impressive swordsmanship, and miraculously survives. Over time, a slow relationship begins to kindle between them as she tames him as her pet. However, one night, Astina gives Theo a brief peck on the lips as a reward for his obedience when suddenly... he becomes.. human?
Island Without Shadows
• _ stars: ️: In Garin's hometown, the small island of Young-do, there exists a legend known to all who live there. Every person who leaves Young-do is cursed by the mountain god and will face all kinds of misfortune. “If… If… you've really cursed me… If you lift it… I’ll do anything!” “I’ll grant your wish, but in return…” “Give yourself to me and become my bride.”
Tell Me You Can Hear It