Kirai's manga / #power imbalance(8)

Synopsis: A weak necromancer named Choi Lee-kyung (MC) lucks out and makes a contract with the famous deceased guild-master, Seo Dawon (ML). In exchange for Dawon's protection, Lee-kyung must help him revive his fallen guild members and exact revenge on those who murdered him. Review: The dynamic is like this: Lee-kyung is a regular guy out of his depth and Dawon is the usual overpowered badass, with a teasing streak and a tendency to look down on weaklings. Although Lee-kyung quickly develops a crush on the handsome dead guild-master, it's Seo Dawon who becomes overly attached to his new emotional support necromancer master very fast. There's also a strong, interesting revenge plot; the cast grows with every guild member that Lee-kyung resurrects, and shrinks with every successful revenge. For those who are interested, you can also read the novel that this manhwa is adapted from; you'll find that there's a lot more content that the manhwa has cut.

Synopsis: Chiharu (MC) visits his hometown for a break from writing and encounters Rin (ML), who has collapsed while waiting for his future bride. It turns out that Chiharu's deceased grandmother has promised the local dragon god a wife — the dragon god being Rin, and the wife being Chiharu. Chiharu doesn't want to be taken away, but he finds himself falling in love with the devoted and loveable Rin. Review: I love this manga so much! The art is exquisite and the characters are so lovely, especially our two main characters. There is tension, angst and fluff. I especially love the parts where Rin protects Chiharu because we get to see more of his powerful dragon side. You will win over Chiharu, Rin, I believe in you!

Summary: Ju Hamin (MC) resents having a mafia family. He tries to live a normal life away from crime, but a kidnapping incident prompts his father to appoint Kwon Sehyuk (ML) as Hamin's bodyguard. It seems like many bad people have designs on Hamin, including Sehyuk himself… Review: Hamin is a good protagonist with both cunning and a strong moral compass. Sehyuk is a certified badass, whose cunning surpasses even the big bosses in the mafia world. As a bonus, the unique art style and action-packed plot makes this worth the read.

Chung Leehyun (MC) is only a C-rank guide, but when a mission goes awry, he discovers that he has perfect compatibility with an S-rank esper named Francis Han (ML). Even though they belong to different factions, Francis can't let Leehyun slip through his fingers, so he schemes to establish Leehyun as his guide… Review: The artwork is decent and the worldbuilding is quite intriguing. Francis is a bit of a jerk but he has other qualities of a cool seme: powerful, rich and cunning. He becomes clingy with Leehyun surprisingly fast, but that's to be expected when Leehyun is the only person who has ever guided him comfortably.

Synopsis: Saddled with his father's debt and his dependent little brother, Euihyun (MC) tries to drown himself in the ocean. However, his suicide attempt is thwarted by the sudden appearance of Taeju (ML), a gangster who takes a sudden interest in him. Euihyun may be an omega, but he is ill-tempered and feisty; there's just something about him that draws Taeju in more than he realises. Review: When a relationship begins on the premise of a gangster coercing sex from a suicidal, debt-ridden single caretaker, you know that it will be toxic as hell, but this changes surprisingly fast. Taeju quickly develops a possessiveness for Euihyun, then actual feelings, and then guilt. Their dynamic for the majority of the manhwa is that of a shameless wife guy and an angry sugar baby, which I find super entertaining. Euihyun's little brother is also a prominent character who I don't find annoying at all. Throw in gang action, and you're in for a treat.

Synopsis: To maintain the success of his family's corporation, Yoo Taehyuk (MC) convinces the family dragon named Hyo-un (ML) that he is the dragon's reincarnated mate. Hyo-un is initially ascetic and physically ill, but he quickly falls in love with Taehyuk. Review: A top-tier manhwa. Hyo-un is a clingy, overpowered puppy dog, a woobie hurt by the evil world. Taehyuk is refreshingly a man who is shameless but also upstanding; his deception ends quickly. There is a lot of smut, but also a sizable, interesting plot that made me tear up. Although the art style isn't to my taste, I shall rate this five stars.