duanchu's manga / #A/B/O Universe(15)

This manga is an A/B/O manga with a very shoujo-esque plot and cliches; the characters, the relationship dynamics, the conflicts--all are something typical of a shoujo manga. However, it is still quite an enjoyable read. The main couple are cute together; they are both idiots trying to process their feelings. Sweet, fluffy, and cute; an adorable and innocent work!!! OH, and bonus point for CONSENT! CONSENT! IS! SEXY!!! Light reading; not many conflicts or drama.

Art is OK, plot seems interesting so far. Still unsure about the relationship, but so far I enjoy how tragic their relationship can be, especially because it’s self-induced.

TW: past r*pe, attempted r*pe (not between main couple), past teen pregnancy, minor discussion of abortion. i...... i am really picky when it comes to a/b/o manga, but i would say this is one of the great ones. the manga discuss some very important issue rarely seen in other a/b/o manga, which i really appreciate. the very real negative consequences a sexual abuse victim often face are portrayed really well here: the trauma, the self-blame, the victim-blaming, the stigma and unfair discrimination, the struggle of being a single parent, the difficulty of getting a good job, the vulnerability of their economic condition. the fact that the sexual abuse perpetrator didn’t face any consequence? it’s a really sad fact, but unfortunately that’s what often happens in real life. another thing that i absolutely love is how the alpha keeps mentioning how strong the omega is; i don’t know, i really love this particular detail. empower sexual abuse victims yall!!! additional important point is how the issue of sexism is brought up here; i was honestly floored when the manga brings up how an alpha is considered “brave” for protecting an omega who just got shamed for being who they are. that’s... that’s a real issue happening between right now, and i’m happy it got addressed. i also rlly love the alpha ML; he’s a real one. the way he emphasis on consent and respecting omega? damn, we need more alpha this type. however, i wouldn’t say that this manga is without flaw. but for all the manga has done, i am willing to give them a pass.

I really wish I like this; I really do. I was just never really invested in the characters or relationship. Dropped after the first arc.

TW: rape CH. 5-8... the drama...

a virgin alpha... and a trans male character. first chapter is so, so, but we shall see how it goes.

this shit is intense... a whole ass mess. but damn entertaining ngl!