Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #Beautiful Art(681)

This starts out as your average delinquent (Howth: pink hair, poor grades and attendance, frequently absent father, gets into fights) and good student (Ben: dark haired megane, loner, studies all the time, class president, loves cats) BL story. But it quickly changes when Howth finds himself turning into a cute, pink furred cat that gets rescued by Ben. There are a loads of humorous moments filling the pages of Season 1 as the boys become closer and find ways to juggle study and unexpected cat transformations. Season 2 has some more serious moments even ones that trigger the tears, but overall this was a sweet, fun and enjoyable read with plenty of character growth.

Loved them so much! Kaoru, a high school student infamously known as a fighting-fanatic, gains a sudden fascination with a new transfer student who is rumored to be incredibly dangerous. One day, he witnesses this mysterious underclassman, Shun, in a blood-boiling fight and ends up falling head-over-heels in love... But, when he goes to confess, he's mistaken as another attacker and must defend himself against the younger boy's lethal strikes! While the fight leaves Kaoru beaten and bruised, he suddenly finds himself being kissed...!? As if that wasn't confusing enough, Shun seems endeared by Kaoru's inexperience with love and agrees to date him, kicking off the start of a terrifying romance!

CW: Non consent, kidnapping, toxic relationship -Daniel Winter: Half wolf, orphan, college student. Daniel has fallen hard for his dorm mate, Ian Summers. Following a lifetime of abandonment and rejection, Daniel has a lack of self worth ingrained deeply on his psyche. When he receives a proposal he flees his lover. -Ian Summers: Arrogant, intimidating, dangerous. Ian is an extremely rare pure blood dragon and he has the fiery temperament and possessiveness of his dragon nature for the few things he treasures. So when the little wolf disappeared after his proposal, Ian became obsessed with finding his lost lover and ensuring that he never strayed again, no matter what extremes he had to go to.

There is a reason that this story is rated (currently mid 2023) at 9.8/10. It’s a great showcase of fantastic characters, clever plot, beautiful artwork, save the world action, unpredictable interactions, bad guys who make sense given their backstory, and a touch of romance. No need for spoilers, just read and enjoy.

I really enjoyed this reincarnation story. The FL accidentally drowned after her boyfriend and best friend got together and her soul was transferred to a different world to inhabit the body of Chartiana Altizer Cailon, beloved and spoiled daughter of a duke and upcoming contender to become the nations new Empress. Before that could happen though she would have to compete for the role for bride of the Crown Prince against the Prince’s own lover, the very much liked Irena, daughter of a count. And so began a new life of political machinations that had her own new and loved family at stake. But Chartiana was no pushover. She was a strong FL in a wonderfully feminine way where she had to outhink, strategise, and play to her strengths in a society where different factions all had their own agendas. And amidst all this was the crown prince who was increasingly drawn to her humour, confidence, and caring warmth.

Story is completed This was a wonderfully told story with secrets, plots, intrigue, and the darkness some will sink to in order to grasp power. It’s also tells of a beautiful romance between a prince who has to live in the shadows and the woman who becomes his light. It was Prince Yunjo and Seolyun’s abiding and trusting love that kept me turning the pages hoping that they could find a place of happiness together amidst everything that was determined to keep them apart. A recommended read.

Life’s not easy for a child of Heaven and Hell! Given a second chance to live, Jo Ara was happy to trade her dire past for a world of fantasy and magic. The only catch is she was reborn as Irene Neros Parjunel, the beloved newborn child of the southern demon king! With the god of the underworld and her deceased mother watching over her, she sets out to discover her place in this world. Throw in a snarky angel godmother and a stubborn demon godfather, and it’s the perfect setting for mischief and chaos. Will Irene succeed in helping her father battle the threats that plague him? And after making plenty of friends along the way, can she finally experience true love, too? I really enjoyed the story. If anyone ever deserved to be loved and beautiful, it was Irene. And the relationship between father and daughter was absolutely wonderful. Note: The translation was not always the best here. I read on Tappas after buying the official version and was glad I did. They don’t compare well, especially in the beginning and end (the parts where I compared). Spoiler alerts: As for the romances, in this version the ending is different to the novel. Which is kind of sad in a way because Ren had been so lonely for so long, and he chose to stay and uphold his promise to Rin and clearly he loved her, choosing to not follow Erin. But when Rei was trapped in the dream, it was his deepest hope to marry Rin and raise a family with her while (in this version) Ren dreamt of acceptance from his old team and leading his friends. Given that we had this insight into the characters hearts, having the dragon and the princess end up together really made the most sense and was very satisfying.

Story completed Tough and good looking, Yankee Kou had been crushing on his childhood friend, the short, pink pompadour haired.. (oops plum blossom coloured pompadour) Yankee Maki for as long as he has known him. Hearing that Maki will be leaving for Tokyo after graduation next year, Kou finally confesses his feelings. But it’s not all clear sailing yet. There is a big problem to overcome. I loved this pair. Enough of an edge to be yankees but also sweet together.

Completed story This was a very well crafted story and I loved seeing the development of strength and will of the Princess as Athanasia grew up in the shadow of such a cold and deadly father. Because no matter her determination, she was also vulnerable and sweet and it’s a real skill to write a FL who has that kind of feminine strength that we see here. The story was interesting with a good balance between darker, disturbing themes and the softer and humorous moments. Definitely worth its high rating.

Story Completed A rare gem in the villainess stories, in this one the FL, Aria, lives up to the title. After meeting her violent and tragic death, having been tortured and losing everything, Aria is ready to let go. That was until her step sister Mielle revealed that every bit of suffering that she had endured since her prostitute mother married Mielle’s father had been at her whim. The horrifying revelations and the clarity led Aria to resist her death with all her will. But some things can’t be stopped. Yet, when an hourglass appeared before her, Aria found herself returning to the past with all her knowledge and hatred intact. And she set forth to be the villainess in truth. And maybe this is where this story differs from so many where someone without having experienced the factors that shape a villainess in a transmigration type novel become the villainess but become kind. Aria had undergone such horrible trauma that as the reader you cheered her on in her plots. So if you are looking for a real villainess story where you still like them and wish them well, this is the one to read.