Genius Archer’s Streaming
40 I love Sanghyun as a protagonist because he's not cocky, but he let's his skills speak for itself. It's nice to see him grow and build a livelihood through streaming as Almond. I also really like how it's starting to get into the difficult parts of being a streamer, like having trolls in chat, hate trains, stream snipers etc. I hope he proves them wrong with his skills. The characters are likable. Seo Jiah is just like me frfr. But it seems like she's got something holding her back more than what we've been told, and she seems to be severely depressed probably from work mistreatment, but I'm glad that watching Almond's stream brings her joy. As much as I don't enjoy watching this type of game play like Battle Large, and was more invested in Kingdom Age, it's still nice to see him branching out and exploring different games
A Fortune-Telling Princess
Characters: Camilla Lila Duke Sephrol Ludville Ravi Arsian Redhead nobody cares about I'm really enjoying the story. They sometimes skip over details or just add random stuff for the moment then forget about it later, but it's genuinely a really good story. I really love Camilla as a heroine because she's not naive. She was a working woman in the acting industry who worked her way up top and endured the hatred in the industry. I think it's nice that she uses her skills from her other life to survive in this world. She's very competent and doesn't like to think she's helping people, but she's very understanding of others. I'm really happy that she's befriended Lila, who is supposed to be the actual heroine, instead of it being a story about them going at eachothers throats. Obviously I like Ludville and Ravi. They're great brothers who don't want to make it obvious that they want to be doted on by Camilla, they're both not very open people in different senses, but they care for Camilla as her brothers. Ravi is someone who constantly has low self esteem, so Camilla always looking out for him just so he doesn't spiral, is so sweet. The most recent incident where he spiraled was after the hunting competition where he wanted to heal Camilla who was hurt, but got pushed away by Arsian, claiming he will heal her quicker and better (obviously he's just in love and wanted to tend to her faster) but Ravi took it as a claim that he's useless and won't be able to save Camilla in time. Camilla doesn't know this detail, but she later tries to calm him by saying he's helped and saved her plenty, and that he's more than capable. That was the only thing that made him stop hauling himself indoors. But that's very wholesome... I like Arsian, who seemed like a real tease and aloof, but secretly likes Camilla a lot. He's always protective of her, but they can act casual around one another. I suppose he will be end-game, which is good (I don't assume she'll and up with Ludville.... cus that would be messy....). And nobody cared for that Redhead from house Javelin. He wants to pretend he's very important, but he's always on the sidelines... he wants to pretend he's still Camilla's interest, and now sorts for her attention because now she isn't giving him any, which is low af. I'm glad Camilla isn't giving him the time of day. His ego is even higher than the two guys who should have the highest ego (Ludville and Arsian), when he's literally so insignificant. THIS IS WHY I DONT LIKE OVERLY NICE GUYS IN MANHUA, CUS THERES ALWAYS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THEM. It's like professor Xavi all over again. Overly nice guys stink. But anyways, a lovely story. Truly a good read. It's a shame that the translating team changed, but it's still very enjoyable.
The Invicible Princess Is Bored Again Today
Characters: Helena Caesar Leonardo Noe Yulica Empress Dowager It was so good with so much potential, but it's a shame that a lot of points were skipped over. Probably from lack of time?? I know someone also said the author is sick, but it's unfortunate.. I really like Helena as a heroine. She was a completely different type of ruler in her time, but was reborn to live a life she couldn't enjoy previously, but she uses her past experience to work her way through this lifetime. But I'm a little disappointed that we couldn't see too much of her prowess, other than during the extermination mission and I guess during their sparring. And I'm annoyed that they didn't touch upon how she was suddenly reborn. She never told anyone??? And why keep mentioning that she liked Erez but not elaborate more? Clearly they had something going on, but I had hoped this would be a point to be mentioned in the currently timeline. Caesar is kinda.. just there?? He ended up being a pretty boring man after he got crowned. He didn't have much opportunity to shine after that. It just seemed like after he was crowned, he became a useless doll of a character. How was he just gonna fully marry Yulica without questioning Helena, nothing. They made it seem like Helena and Caesar had been separated for a while, but it was resolved in the span of two chapters. It left no room for there to be tension. It just solved itself so quickly. And how did he manage to heal from the poison? If it was so easy to heal from it, why did he just let it fester until after they caught the dowager? He's just meh. I hold no qualms with Leonardo. He's just a really cool doting brother. I wish there was more about him after he grew up, rather than just mentioning him randomly rising in ranks. I wanna see a future for him.. I really thought there would be more to Yulica. I know she was naive and easily taken advantage of and is in constant pressure because she's the crown princess to be, but they also kept mentioning how she's learning magic. I was hoping that they would use her knowledge for the final fight or something; but literally there was nothing. She really did end up being just naive and silly... when she desperately wanted to speak to Helena (before being interrupted by the fact the tea was poisoned) I would have hoped she had found out really important information about Noe or something, but we never touched upon that. And although she was free in the end and got disowned by her family, I had hoped there was something more. But no. How is the final fight gonna be over in a few pages after it was built up so much. The dragon. Noe appearing. The Empress Dowager working with Noe. Helena shot one arrow and it all ended like that. Who was that subconscious? Why did Helena feel the need to kill it? Was it meant to be a trip created by the dark magic- that if she takes on this other power, she'll succum to evil? But it was never elaborated. It literally ended then and there. Also, how did the King just die suddenly? It was never mentioned how he died? Did the Empress Dowager kill him? But that wouldn't have done anything for her position. Did he literally just die suddenly? Why did Noe keep hostage of Dante's body when they didn't even use it to summon the dragon in the end?? It would make sense of Dante was sacrificed rather than a random person because she's claimed to have sealed the dragon inside her body. Why did he resurrect Dante afterwards? Why was he searching for Helena? His character was built up so much only for him to die so quickly after killing Empress Dowager... There's too many questions and it's so disappointing that they'll never be answered....
The Priest Dreaming of a Dragon
This story is so cute. It delves into how corrupted the church can be, using the name of God to fool believers into doing their evil biddings- so much so that citizens are even resorting to siding with evil. Because nothing is more evil that using people's naivety and feigning being on their side, then backstabbing them. I really love all the characters so much. Talon (dragon) is such a sweetheart. Since the beginning, he's been easily misunderstood but he's actually so hardworking and kind. He cares a lot about Ivor, especially now; He's constantly trying to make sure Ivor doesn't leave him, or make sure he's safe. He's even trying to develop magic that can make Ivor live passed human life expectancy. Their story is really cute.. Ivor is a very cunning guy, but he cares for the welfare of others also. Before we were introduced to Eli, it just seemed like Ivor is a money-obsessed guy, but it's simply because he knew the church is evil and would be sold if he had stayed, so he asked for Talon's help not because he wanted to live a luxurious life (Though that may still be true) but because he didn't want to go back to that life. And his care for Eli showed it all. Eli is honestly my favourite character. He's so cute, but he bares everything on his own shoulders. He seems very weak, but he's mentally very strong. So with someone like Geno, who is a strong sword master to be his physically strong, they're such a cute couple. I really like Geno too, he's very hot.... I can't tell if Seth really is evil, or if he's just so socially awkward that he doesn't seem that threatening, but I think he's really cute.. and his backstory seems very heartwarming because it shows his upbringing was full of love, and that he's not as invincible as we thought. He's just a guy born from a human mother and the devil king- but even the devil king was so in love with his wife that he gave his all to make sure she lived longer... it's such a sad story but just goes to show that they're not evil just because he's the devil king. And his relationship with the princess is just an added hetero lovestory in a BL, and thats kinda cute too
I Found a Husband When I Picked Up the Male Lead
Characters: Lizelle Lapellion Chester I really love Lizelle. She's so strong and full of love to give. She's a bit dense in terms of Chester's feelings but I love that she's always got other people's best interest in mind.. she cares for Lapel so much. They're very cute together. Also there's so many delulu girls for Chester. Das crazy. But tbf the blonde girl is only wanting to marry a Duke, I don't think she actually likes Chester
Sun's Blood
Oh damn.... I reread it, and the story is kinda messy but I did enjoy it. Gabriel and Saliou are descendents of the white and black wolves from 1000 years ago, the same ones that originally encountered Paolo, who was a vampire that killed and drank 1000 wolves' blood to gain invincibility. I guess like exposure therapy?? But 1000 years later, he falls in "love" with Gabriel who is unknowingly the descendent of the white wolf that tried to kill him. But lowkey? Why did I kinda fall for this man every time he said he loved Gabriel? I don't know if it's simply fascination or amusement, but whenever he said he loved Gabriel, even moments before his end, I fell for him a little more. He lowkey kinda fine. He looked like Pentakill Karthus when he was in his final form, and he was hot.... I would have liked it if they explored Domingo and Teko's romance a little more. It's clear it was being hinted at. It's a shame they kinda just got rid of Domingo. I guess they want to make it seem like he was only really there to rid himself of guilt and shame? So after everything was set, he finally resigned his place as a priest and escaped? But it's a shame nothing happened with him and Teko.
How to Be the Chosen One