December Rain
This manhwa is VERY different from what I normally read. As an avid reader, I tend to keep my book preferences and yaoi/manhwa preferences separate (so I enjoy this genre but not necessarily with BL) but this was a very enjoyable read. The plot itself was very unique and definitely helps convey a beautiful yet sorrowful story about Chusaem and Gusam's love for each other and although very short we can see just how much they were willing to sacrifice for one another. The art style was very simplistic (which is what I tend to stay away from, not in a bad way though!!!) but I feel that it really did fit this story very well. The scenery and clothing design was very well done. I really wish we could have gone more into depth about the murder and gotten to see more of K because everything relating to that is very vague. As for the ending, it was to be expected and all but it was very befitting for this type of storyline, it really helped express the eerie mood of the webtoon. Overall very good read!
Jikyuu Jisoku de Nani ga Warui
This generally ended up being a really sweet manga and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Their relationship dynamic was so entertaining and the art was very well done.
SV Koi no Shinchoku ni Tsuite
This was a pretty mediocre story, the plot was cute ngl but there were some problems within the storyline and a few unresolved issues that left the story feeling a bit empty. The art style was VERY well done though, no complaints there. We have very nice looking characters, with great proportions, and that are easily distiguishable. Overall was an ok read.
Hatsukoi Encounter
This manga was honestly one of the cutest and most wholesome things I have ever read. The plot was interesting and somewhat fulfilling, the character's personalities were very refreshing, and the art style is well done. With short manga, the sex scenes are either one of the best things you have ever read or one of the most rushed and unappealing things you have ever read. With this one, they were definitely amazing ;). Overall this was a very good read, and I recommend to anyone who likes a cute concept and a bit of comedy.
Ookami he no Yomeiri
This is such a good read, stories with an arranged marriage are very common within the manga world but this author makes it very unique, and I absolutely adore the characters. It was a very interesting story and had a pretty good flow. The art itself is what drew my attention to it, and I love it. The character design is so cute and very well done, from their outfits, their proportions, even to their facial expressions. I hope the author releases more stuff because I will definitely read more of their works!
Totsugimasen Kara!
This one really made me crack up, I think this would be a good read for anyone who is just getting into the yaoi omegaverse because it's not to heavy within the sexual aspects, but it does give a good idea about some of the omegaverse elements. This was a very sweet and wholesome manga, the plot was was pretty typical, but the characters were so adorable, and some of the scenes made me laugh really hard. The art style was very well done, the only thing that messes with me is that Jin looks like Joe Jonas during his Camp Rock era and I literally CANNOT STOP LAUGHING. Overall this was definitely a good read, and I do recommend!
Ezuke wa Yahan, Ano Heya de
This whole manga was generally an amazing read. I don't normally read one-shots, I hate being left unsatisfied because I always end up wanting more content. But these stories were well done and very satisfying, for how short they were, each story had a well-set plot and great characters. I really liked how the author ended up connecting the first three stories together and we even got to see all the characters interacting with each other. Another thing I liked about this manga was the art style! The author's character design was great and even though there were so many different main characters they ended up differentiating each one, and I fell in love with all of them. Their proportions, facial expressions, clothing, and even the backgrounds were on point. The only thing that left me confused was the very last story, it felt like it kinda just came out of nowhere (but in no way am I complaining). The storyline was not connected unlike the first three, and I was not expecting a zombie au when the main reason I read this was for the vampires. I have to say that the last story was definitely my favorite, of course, I would have loved for it to have ended differently but it seemed very befitting. It definitely broke my heart a bit. Overall this was a great read and I highly recommend this to any yaoi audience.
Hate Mate
I am speechless ... I do not think I have EVER enjoyed reading a manhwa as much as I have enjoyed reading this one. I ended up finishing this in a few hours. When I read the synopsis, I assumed this would be a classic reconciliation between old friends that leads to that one straight character "turning gay", and them ending up with each other. In reality, this ended up being completely different and I have no complaints about this what so ever. The plot was very interesting and the story had a very good flow. What made me love this manhwa so much was how realistic the relationships were portrayed and how relatable the characters were. Subin's dynamic between his friends was relatable and their childish banter was very comical. The push and pull between Subin's and Hyunwoo's need for affection and their fear of intimacy were demonstrated very well. Subin's and Jun's relationship is also a good example of real-life issues many couples (and people) face within the 21st century. A lot of readers were pressed about the ending but I think the ending was very befitting and helped contribute to how raw and amazing this story was. The art style overall is very simplistic but the author makes up for this by being able to create a powerful emotional sensation to help drive the story. I loved how the author drew many of the character's facial expressions, unlike in western comics, they were less concerned with "beauty", and we got to see a more comical and relatable side to the characters. Overall this was an amazing read and will most likely be one of my favorite manhwas ever. I highly recommend this to anyone who is up for a good romance that is realistically depicted and not altered to fit into classic heavily fantastical romance stories.
Back to School: All Grown Up
I read the main story a while ago so it was nice to see a sequel to finally put the story to a close. The creator really upped their fanservice game since the first story so it was nice to see that aspect of the characters. It was interesting to see the author draw an alternate universe to give a glimpse of how Jihyun's and Chiwoo's relationship would have been if it wasn't toxic and there was no sexual abuse. Overall this was an ok read and a nice finish tothe creators series.
23-Ji no Time Shift