lilithespark's manga / #mature(56)

ahhh this is really good. sometimes you need old men BL. it doesn’t have that spark of puppy love but it still manages to be romantic in its own unique right. i love how this is mature, and you get to see their domesticity ^^ there doesn’t have to be any clear labels; you can just see they mean a lot to each other. the side characters are realistic and aren’t used as one dimensional pawns for the sake of the plot. the leads’ dynamic is so delightful. the mc is relatable and kind of a tsundere while the ml is deadpan yet doting and considerate

This isn’t just a good depiction of the author’s lesbianism but also one of mental illness. the way the mangaka iterates their feelings is very direct and compelling. the autobiographical and personal style makes the initially difficult topics the manga broaches so realistic and relatable. me personally i heavily identity with the mangaka’s experience with gender like wth?? why does this put into words so much of the feelings i’ve had for a majority of my life. “It wasn’t like I wanted to be a boy, more like I hated the idea of belonging to a gender. That somehow before I was ‘me,’ I was a ‘woman.’ Like I was scared of being overly defined by those expectations…” I’m glad the author recovered in her own way, finding that “sweet nectar.”

22 I really like this! The setting is immediately what drew me in. In a world where there’s magic, I usually expect some sort of medieval backdrop, but this surprisingly is more modern. Maybe mid 1900s-ish I’m not quite sure. I love the desaturated yet warm art style, too. Mature lead characters are always my jam! Kind of reminds me of “Turning” a little.

I’m kinda shocked at how this actually has plot.. Most straight smut manhwa make the MC look like an NPC, but he actually has character. and he’s dynamic, too… he changes throughout the story like what. all the different girls have unique, distinct personalities, which makes for an interesting read. this is kind of silly to say about a manhwa that is mostly porn but this does a semi-good job at portraying class disparity and the aftereffects of capitalism. the art is actually so pretty, and the girls are actually enjoying it lol

30 Interesting? The MC’s grief over her dead child is rly poignant. She ofc has a scummy, cheating fiancé. ML has been unrequitedly in love with her for yearsss, yada, yada, yada. Execution isn’t the best

This is actually really good! It gets better near the end. It’s cool how they all like each other. it’s got this mature vibe, which is why it may not be everyone’s cup of tea