Bike's manga / #b-manhwa-rec(18)

Damn. There’s something that holds me off from rating it five stars (I believe it’s mainly the pacing towards the latter half of the manhwa. Also the relationship feels less…compelling, I guess after a certain point?), but that doesn’t mean that it’s bad at all. I really enjoyed it.

Historical romance retelling, hello angst. — Contemporary romance of early 20th century America, hello angst. Cried like a bitch at the end, if that means anything.

Ah, my first GL manhwa. Glad I read this one, because it was really sweet. Unfortunate that the ending was abrupt, but it was still really cute

Very solid manhwa, got me emotional, so I would consider that a win in my book. — Very solid manhwa, got me emotional, so I would consider that a win in my book. Contemporary(?)

Holy shit, this was a trip. I don't think I have seen a series that has tackled sexual assault to this extent, in addition to juggling other similarly dark topics. Like the tags suggest, it is tragic, but there is a sort of 'light at the end of the tunnel', as well as vindication. The ending wasn’t for me, but it could have been much worse. Reading this felt like walking into a marsh. When you step in, you don’t know what you’re getting into until you fall down into the mud. Then, you kind of trudge through it, feeling awful, until you finally leave, disgusted but having the experience be a blur. Many of the characters were emotionally fleshed out, even the main antagonist (although still awful). If anything else, I don't think this manga will leave my head anytime soon. The series is quite vivid, which I usually don't see in the manhwas I read. It's clear that the author put work into the piece, and despite some grievances I have with it, this was certainly an experience. 8.4/10, Points docked for some questionable stuff, but I would still recommend a read. — Holy shit, this was a trip. Well, I can say it’s not for everyone. Explicit sexual assault, as well as an unsatisfying conclusion, etc… There is a 'light at the end of the tunnel', at least, up to you if your cup of tea. Recommend: psychological story that makes you want to tear your hair out — Its strength lies on how it explores topics of sexual assault. It serves to address the question: why do mothers not report their husbands who have relationships with their children? Relationships within the family are complex. It is tagged ‘Psychological’ for a reason. I personally found the “shounen-ai” aspect to be a weakness of the series, but it certainly has its strengths as well. 29 05,2021

This was so good!! MC is a brat but you kinda grow with it over time. While there’s a few, smaller problems, highly recommend to those who are interested in the concept! — Very interesting concept, very interesting MC. You’ll hate him, but you’ll also like him, it’s complicated.

Very cute, thank you author

I remember reading this a while ago, and in fact it was one of my first BLs ever, but honestly, I don't remember what happened. I remember being a fan of the relationships at the time, but I don't think I would enjoy it as much now. Still, remembered liking the MC, and that's about it lol. Edit: I think all the pairings were low-key problematic lol

Other work by this author! Honestly, pretty fun as well! I think these two had a fun dynamics. A pairing with two teachers is always fun. (It’s been a while since I’ve read it, but I recommend it despite my complaints) The plot twist was kinda like… okay? But there was built up, and I managed to get the pieces at the end, so it was executed pretty well. Also has a problem of a rushed ending (seems to be a common trend with this author), but I didn’t have too much a problem with it

Ah, one of the first BLs I read, thanks to the TL team. (This is from memory) The concept was neat, I liked it! Ending was pretty rushed, though. Everything just happened all at once, but the ending note was sweet. I wouldn’t bout it at a high four star, but I remember liking it enough.