Amita4ever's manga / #Well drawn(469)

Marginally enjoyable, but definite eye-rolling moments too, I give the author credit in that she took many of the traditional plots and tried to give them a twist to make them not what they originally seemed in the end, but there were moments I just couldn't overlook. For instance, pardon me while I get sexually technical here, but just WHY is proof of virginity blood on the sheets. Well, most young ladies have a thin skin membrane called the Hyman "down there" and the first time, the guy has to push through it. It's simple. When it tears, it bleeds. And a baby exits through the same opening. So tell me... Isn't a baby a bit bigger than a guy? Yeah. No way around it. The Hyman is already gone. Our FL might be a virgin technically, but there is no way she can prove it physically so that bit of poor biology being used as such an important plot device kinda soured things for me.

A whole Lotta love wrapped up from different angles here - good love, bad love, misguided love, twisted love, and the wholesome sort that tries to straighten out what it can. Really good story.

(5*)- Katheryn and Dickon were betrothed at a young age, but happy with it, until 13 years ago her blue-eyed beloved was abducted protecting her from pirates. They have spent all this time searching, and Dickon's father is ready to give up, but they get word of a rescued blue-eyed slave. Is it Dickon, and just who is the cold-hearted merchant who charges desperate families money just to get lost loved ones back? Will Kathryn ever find her beloved Dickon again?

(4*)- Definitely better the second time around. I rather liked this one, but then reconciliation themes are a favorite of mine. There was definite growth in both characters - she grew a backbone; he softened his heart and opened his eyes. And it was rather novel how she got to see her husband, and what he thought of his “late” wife through the eyes of a “stranger”. I appreciated how he regretted losing his wife so much that the joy of recovering her wholly eliminated any anger he might have felt over her deception. It was touching to see the once cold as ice hero with tears in his eyes. I think the only thing I disliked was what we DIDN’T get to see. The hero originally drove her away and won full custody using the report supplied by a private detective who created evidence to prove she was having an affair. When she first moved back in, it was clear that the hero still believed what the report had said, although he’d began to understand how his past behavior/attitude had hurt her. After her identity was revealed, it was clear he must have been so glad to have her back that her forgave her infidelity instantly, because it wasn’t mentioned again. But I didn’t want her forgiven. I wanted her exonerated and the detective punished. Someone willing to manufacture evidence to destroy another person’s life or reputation for money needs to be dealt with for complete satisfaction. Other than that, I have to say I enjoyed the story and the art.

Sigh. I really wanted to like this one more. The FL starts at a point of weakness and blooms under the loving attention of a man who sees her for who she is when no one else can. It was a wonderful, naturally progressing relationship that I enjoyed... right up until it went 'au natural'. But the biggest disappointment on top of that is we never get to hear him propose. Instead, she effectively invites him to be her bed warmer. Commitment is implied, but only implied. There is never any proof or mentions of vows, and that rather spoiled the whole thing for me. Bad enough they jumped in for some BBV (Bed Before Vows- RL statistics show that harmful to long term marriage), but to not even get to KNOW they marry? Sad ending IMO.

Exceptional. If only every love triangle could end so well, but your heart breaks for the duke. If only the sequel had also been adapted.

I love new takes on old stories and this one is exceptional - all elements of the classic plus a romance woven together to create a whole new tale that is quite enjoyable.

ONE SHOT

It felt a little rushed at the end, but it was a sweet tale about overcoming personal fear and challenges go after what(who) you want.

An enjoyable tale. We have a little deception and family drama added to a few standard obstacles. Neither lead is very adept in the communication venue, but their actions speak very strongly for their love and dedication although it isn't immediately obvious to the other.