Sleeps In Sunbeams's manga / #Family(33)

Set in a beast world. The more beast features a being has, the closer they are to the Gods and the more magic they have. This is the story of; -Uni: Cat beastman (Scottish Fold). Magicless. Unwanted 5th son of the poor yet noble Baron Kuze family, Uni is given by his family to pay off their debts to Marquis Gran Anubis Majesta (Danna-sama). Unskilled, unloved, Uni gives his all into fulfilling his family obligation to his surprisingly caring Master, falling in love with the powerful beaatman and unlocking his own hidden secrets along the way. -Marquis Anubis: High status and fearless beastman, the master whose softness is reserved for Uni. Magically very powerful, Danna-sama gives his all to protecting the tiny cat man he falls for. This story follows Danna-sama and Uni falling in love and starting a family. Their babies are adorable and there are many blessings in their life. Together they face every challenge in this sweet fantasy story.

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.

Completed Story Opinion: There was a lot of drama about this being a story of grooming but it really wasn’t. It’s got a 9yr age gap between Estelle and her knight but when they get to the time of realising their feelings she is an adult and even then there is a lot that happens and a lot of character development before they become a couple. The healthiest relationship was actually between the Castielo family members with a doting dad and protective brother. The irony that they were so strong and loving given their demon heritage often intruded on my thoughts. Main couple: 8/10 FL: 8/10 - Estelle Castielo, Pink Eyes. Abused for her first 11 years, the FL had a lot of insecurities and trauma to deal with, but she was sweet, strong, and likeable. I loved her coming into her adult strength too. ML: 8/10 - Knight Emile. Around 9 years older than FL? Protective of Estelle, has a darker history than you would think given his personality in the first half and a more dangerously unpredictability to him. Story/Concept: The story was told in two distinct stages. Childhood and adulthood. In Estelle’s young years, there were a few highly traumatic arcs but overall it was a time of strong family bonds and the everyday innocence and sweetness of childhood. In her adult years the story changed pace intensely, introducing angst, drama, self sacrifice, and a significant time of separation for the FL and ML. There were times you just want things to settle down, but there was a lot to resolve and overcome. Overall I enjoyed the roller coaster ride and it’s subsequent character growth. Tropes: Historical. Shoujo. Family love. Elementals. Demons. Dragons. Magic. Tough childhood. PTSD. Smut: None. Ending: Happy. Art: Consistently pretty. TW's: Child abuse. Kidnapping. Child trafficking. Torture. SA (not from ML).