ReviewRaptor's manga / #Hot Seme(425)

I'mma say it as it is; this is a hundred times better than Omegaverse could ever hope to be. (▰˘◡˘▰) It's amazing people drool so much over Omegaverse when you can clearly use the basics and create something that doesn't have rape at every second corner (as well as just being mental from the getgo and never adressing the well being of the Omega, mentally) and excuses behavior by 'thats how society works now'. The writing of this is SO much better than a felt 98% of Omegaverse out there. Actions are not excused by 'lol pheromones make horny, my bad, teehee. the law says its okay as does society (except omegas of course, because those are vermin that are just used despite them having great value)'. Instead, things are given rhyme and reason, each individual given inner and outer turmoil and monologue to clearly establish this is something serious and hard to go through but it can also be something sweet and purely smutty (but in a positive way). Something the VAST majority of Omegaverse simply glosses over shittily or entirely ignores because it's just mindless smut (which means; fucking is the focus, just like in porn). Let alone those that somehow pretend being scared and disgusted can be magically forgotten by the uke turning into an ahega-Ho in the next panel because his nips got twisted once (hentai bs logic). I would honestly replace all Omegaverse stories with this Theriomorphosis plotline. It would be an upgrade on all fronts. XD

Okay, I DO see alot of very bothersome patchy and jumpy decisions in depicting some events and some not and the story would only benefit and be perfect by including more details, but as it is it's still a great read. There are moments I think it was a bad choice to skip some emotional moments (the family dinner for example) or not go into detail more, but overall it's very easy to get emotional when reading. Which actually, for the first time in years, makes me wish this was based on a novel so I could look online where I can purchase the original novel. XD Great art. Great characters and realistic portrayal of problems SO many stories just love to ignore or shrug off. Just impressive in terms of storyboard I gotta say. And it's been years since I came across a story I can say that about. Such a shame this isn't finished, I was really hooked. But it was too nice even at the start to just lay it down and wait. (￣∇￣")

I'll make it short by saying; the writing is great, the art amazing, the amount of smut just right, the story perfect (especially the ending) despite it being such a rollercoaster and the characters are all likable in their own way. And I really adore the fact the author put in effort into depicting a mental illness in a realistic way yet making it work in this piece of fiction and giving it some additional factors that make it enhance the story and reading experience. Well done! DEFINITELY worth reading. It may not start off with either of the 'two semes' being likable, but they really grew on my as time went on and as their behavior got explained. Still waiting for an extra chapter tho in which our MC beats the shit outta seme's father tho. THAT would make this absolutely perfect. Or at least gimme a non-canon panel. That would be enough for me already. <3 Definitely a great read for those that appreciate good writing for mature audiences and don't just look for jackoff material with a silly, idealized story that borders fantasy. Also, a good read for people who appreciate realistic depictions of mental illness. Give it a try and let it simmer before you drop it in case the two love interests are not your thing. Even just the basic storyline is interesting and well written enough to read till the end.

In terms of art I cannot complain (tho there WAS some wonkyness at the start, with the pinhead moments). But the writing really seems rushed and like they left out ALOT of info, monologue that intensifies the emotions and so on. Which I know is a common problem with novel-to-comic adaptations. Some things feel almost random and emotions just don't hit as right as they should to match the situation, character reactions, etc.. Some things were completely glossed over too. Like Koo actually bottoming after he saw the MC cry. That should have been made a much bigger deal given he said a few panels before that that he does NOT bottom. Stuff like that could have made a much bigger impact if they had taken the time to convey emotions better in the comic. The core story is VERY interesting (even without the smut I'd happily read it!) and it is still a good read tho. So I'll be stalking this for any new uploads. But I will definitely check out the novel because i believe that is MUCH better written due to the faults found here in the comic.

Here is the SPOILERLESS part, to sum it up for you and give you some basic ideas what awaits (spoiler parts after this little snippet): All in all this story is the perfect rollercoaster of sad/emotional, hot & steamy, funny and wholesome. A story about the bad in people, the good in people and the potential to change in a long or even short time based on individual circumstances, thoughts, emotions, etc.. On all fronts, this story did not disappoint. And I HIGHLY recommend you read it if you are looking for a more realistic and not dramatized romance story. Now for the spoiler-ish stuff and explainations as to why I like this story so much. The art, great. Barely ever saw anything in terms of anatomy that bothered me. The characters, great. Well written, have depth to them, are likable, pure green flags and they have rhyme and reason to their behavior. Love to see it! The over-all story tho? Basically perfect (so far, chapter 18 felt like the ending tbh but info says ongoing). It's the first time I have seen the estranged-because-angry parent trope be done SO incredibly well AND realistic. But at the same tme, short and precise without too much drama. It was an emotional moment to see them contact the MC and interact with him and his partner. The parents had depth to them, behaviors rooted in reason and character developement unseen in those 10 years apart. I love them so much. The author did VERY well to portray their emotions in just a few panels, even silent ones with just a few expressions. I'm impressed and adore this aspect of the story most of all. <3 Even the mother of the MC's partner, while definitely not the greatest person, she also had her character developement and has been given depth to change her from an aparent villain to someone you are rooting for, hoping she gets her fair share of good times with her son and does better in life. There are minor moments in which I think it could have been better to focus on some details more or adress them outright (the half-nude picture being send from the ex, specifically) but even without, the story still flowed well, the characters communicated and it felt like, for them, there might not have been a need to adress it because they understood each other and knew what was going on. Again, this is just a total gem in terms of writing. Highly recommended for people who are looking for a more realistic and not dramatized romance story. :)