Ambrosia's manga / #puppy seme(45)

60+ 60: This got crazy but this is the type of relationship and character dynamics I like. A puppy type doting seme who isn’t actually stupid or naive. Smart and sharp but good natured, but I liked that he wasn’t just a nice guy but also showed his distaste and anger sometimes. He survived and won in the end with some plot armor, but was still clever. I like that he’s a gentle lover and can take a beating. His strength was his ability to shoulder burdens and continue to give his love openly despite getting hurt. The Uke was absolutely strong but also a bit psycho. Raised in that environment with that kind of mother and grandfather, it seems inevitable he that he’s ruthless. But he had good people in his life too and can be kind in private, but very spoiled. He’s violent but his spoiled and willful behavior was fun to watch, especially since the Seme dotes on and indulges him. The family/company drama wrapped up quite easily and added a sense of action/thriller and politics. Overall it was a very interesting read with strong characters that I liked and a dark edge. Writing was great, could be refined a bit but it was intriguing and entertaining.

list - masterlist, cotton candy, enemies to lovers, gap moe, 9.5+ 70+

Aww this was really cute actually. Puppy seme with a more reserved uke. TW uke was raped in the past by a classmate and it is a central part of the plot, but I think they handle it well where it shows the consequences of that in terms of school and family, but without getting too heavy and focusing more on the healing and moving forward. It was great to see a supportive teacher, a family that cares, and a gentle and understanding lover. Chitose is really a puppy seme and so healing and straightfoward in his love and feelings. Hardly any shyness at all and no malice whatsoever, just a good bright person. Seno is more reserved but not really cold, kind of just quiet and solitary. He been assaulted in the past but is strong and able to stand on his own and heal from it. Still wary of getting close to others, but he's able to relax and let down his walls with Chitose. It was a very sweet story with a dose of realism amidst the fluff and some pretty solid characters and good supporting characters as well. A lovely read.

list - opposites cute, the seme is loud and open but dumb while the uke is a studious type. Both get stomach issues for different reasons and bond over that. Uke was bamf material, quite proactive and practical once he accepted the idea. Seme is a bit childish and pathetic but very loving and respectful. And optimist type (if a bit thoughtless) that balances the uke's worries. Their first time was nice to watch as they both studied and were very into it, and even stopped and didn't push past their limits when necessary. Some of the bedroom talk was a bit odd and childish, but overall a sweet story.

list - grown