Mythos
2.5/5 stars
I can't believe he was actually in a coma for that long. If there isn't any more character development from the character soon, I am going to drop the whole series. The characters aren't that memorable or likeable to keep up with their names. Then again, it could be due to the number of series I try to keep up with. Either way, while I understand the character's struggles, the point it's trying to get across falls flat. Yes, he's overpowered, but he doesn't know how to use it. That was what first drew me to this series. But it eventually started to get repetitive, and the side characters we were getting to know aren't appearing consistently anymore.
3/5 stars
So far, this has been full of twists and turns in terms of plot. I don't think this is a love story or that the two main characters will have a happy ending. I believe it's interesting to watch these characters' actions as well as how they interact with each other. Je-oh has quickly become my favorite character. I love how petty he has been as well as making decisions I wasn't expecting him to take. I look forward to seeing more of this type of behavior from him. In terms of Seong-rok, I don't find him as interesting. I felt as if his whole backstory and motivation were revealed a little too early. I'm choosing to believe that this was done so that we can explore his new motivations in season 2.
I can't really say that I would recommend this manga. I don't feel as though I will keep reading if it goes longer than two or three seasons. Considering how fast-paced certain parts of the plot are, adding on more would feel as if they were prolonging the end of the series. I am sure there are people who disagree, but this is just my personal opinion.
3/5 stars
It's not the best isekai manga, but it's still pretty entertaining. The premise itself is that this old man is reincarnated as an overpowered young boy. Instead of being a hero, he started living an isolated life along with his companions, which are evolutionarily tamed slimes. I was interested in seeing how he developed alone.
I started to lose interest once they convinced him to come to the city and live with the duke's family. It started to lose attention to the progress of the slime and focused more on developing side characters. I will continue to read it, but I hope he doesn't fall in love with either the duke's younger sister or the new cat girl. I think it'd be weird, considering he is an old guy in a child's body. The best option would be to not include romance.
I would recommend it as a quick read. It would also be good for a reader who isn't familiar with the concept of isekai and game dynamics.
2/5 stars
For me, this was 50/50. I knew this wouldn't be a light read but I still decided to read it. I got about 50% through the book before I decided to drop this. I didn't fully connect with the book. I wanted to like this book which is why I kept reading but the more I read the more disappointed I was.
One of the main reasons I disliked this book was that it tried to tackle too many issues at once. When I was barely grasping Charlotte's past, we were already dealing with another issue she was facing. We went from learning about her past to talking about her self-harm. I was thrown for a loop when she described her self-harm to the ocean. I do feel like comparisons to water, or bodies of water come up a lot. Maybe it was just me focusing on the small details and not the bigger picture. Moving on the writing didn't help much either. As another reader had mentioned it reads like diary entries. I can read books with this type of format but specifically with this, I feel like a lot of details could have helped readers immerse into the character's story.
I wouldn't recommend this story at the moment. I understand the appeal of this book to other readers. I can also understand why other people resonate with and love it as it gives a different perspective as to how a person deals with self-harm and traumatic events. I may give it another chance in the future, but I doubt my opinion will change.
2/5 stars
Yeah. This is definitely not a 5-star book for me. This felt too unfinished. I am definitely glad I never picked up the next book in the series and ending up forgetting this book. There are a number of things that bothered me. I'm just going to summarize them.
There was very little character development throughout the book.
2/5 stars
I believe that a shorter version of this book would have been better. I stopped reading at around 75%. The poems do deal with many serious topics, including eating disorders, SA, etc. Some are well executed, while others are not. The poetry itself didn't flow well either, and it relied a lot on cliches and fairy tales. After a while, it felt as if the concept of fairy tales was being forced. I had a hard time reading it and just kept going because of the photographs.
I wouldn't recommend this book unless it was for them to see the pictures that are included alongside the poems. I'm sure that there are other books with similar concepts that have better execution than this one.
3/5 stars
First time I read it I liked it a lot. Second time not so much. Most of the characters are likeable but I do find issue in how trusting the MC is. Specifically, with how he immediately let some of the characters interact with his child/spirit. Although it is implied that the mc is worried they might find out this isn't really shown through his actions.
4/5 stars
I'm up to date in terms of the webtoon. I find it hilarious how elves treat other humans in comparison to the MC. Some characters are getting annoying but are tolerable. I'm glad he is living his dream of being a florist, even if it's in the weirdest way possible. I'm glad the mother is supportive as long as he keeps his grades up. I also find it amusing that both the dad and the MC are scared of the mom.
3/5 stars
I couldn't bring myself to finish this book. There are a few scenes that hit a bit too close to home in terms of racism, homophobia, and toxic relationships. The premise was interesting, and I loved the main characters as well. The character development was one of the few things that kept me from dnfing too soon. I didn't necessarily like the pacing, but it wasn't slow enough for me to get bored.
I don't know if I would recommend this book. If I did, it would be alongside a list of triggers. I know that a lot of people have triggers that make them finish a book immediately.
1/5 stars
Yet another manga that I found on TikTok that was missing key information when they were promotioning it. Never did it say that all three men that were in the fl harem were RELATED. It didn't even say in the description where read it either. I'm so glad that I realized it in the first chapter and that I didn't go past it. It just feels weird to see the fl be with twins plus the uncle further on (at least that's what I think that's what happens). Anyway I can't really confirm how spicy it gets. I don't think it has much plot either (based on other reviews).
Read at your own risk. This isn't my cup of tea but it might be yours. I would not recommend this to other people.
1/5 stars
When I read the title, I was expecting a very different story from the one I read. They call them widows even though their husbands are alive. Also, it seemed that Cady wasn't even the main character. There were multiple stories crammed into one book.
This was a classic case of me getting bored and picking up the first book I see at the library to see if it'll take me out of my reading slump. I was expecting a book about a group of women who helped cover up the murder of their politician husbands because they got tired of running their campaigns for years.
Even when I take out the expectations I had for this book, it's still confusing to understand. You get invested in one story only to have it be over quickly and then be shown the start of a new one. It's hard to keep track of who is doing what. Taking all this into account, I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone unless I knew that they'd enjoy it, whether it's as satire or because they're genuinely interested in the concept.
3/5 stars
This comic is about a boy that gets kidnapped and transported to another world as a hero. He cares little about being a hero and just wants to get home as soon as possible. This is mostly a parody of the typical transmigration manga you tend to see. It's mainly a comedy as well, but it does have several dark themes along the way. These include death, a slight mention of slavery during the first few arcs, betrayal, etc...
SPOILERS AHAEAD
Since the MC cares little about the adventure and more about getting home, he fails his first run of the trial. This is due to the fact that he kills all his comrades before defeating the demon king. The MC continues to act this way but doesn't really hide it from others anymore. He kept repeating this until another hero was added. The other hero was used to contrast his personality against that of a typical transmigrated hero. He yet again fails. He continues on to the festival portion, which he yet again manages to mess up. He takes the easy way out, defeating the other heroes by going up and simply dodging arrows. There he meets the younger version of the elf king and his daughter, which leads to him attempting to kill them. He stops because he needs to defeat the angels. He then decides to spare them in order to use them as bait. He meets an old friend whose name he doesn't remember but still talks to. He gains trust in his divinity and is allowed inside the temple, only for him to take over and destroy it. Unsatisfied, he goes straight for the main prize and restarts all over again. This time is different because he's in a village and also has a family. This time he tries to better his personality, even if it means controlling himself. He ends up frozen for six years and wakes up to a raging war. He ultimately fails due to a lack of combat skills. He is then reset to the beginning, in which the scenario changes once again. He rushes through the scenario and manages to get home, only to find out that Earth isn't the same and is constantly experiencing disasters. This is the turning point for me. At this point, I believe the series should have ended. Possibly releasing the sequel as to how life on Earth has changed. Instead, we are launched into seeing how Earth is by meeting Victoria, a sorceress who had promised to find him as soon as they returned. They got separated, and he has to fight against Prince. At this point, I am super confused. I knew about their promise, but I didn't expect them to try to kill each other. Even worse, they "reset" after hitting each other with full force. That isn't before implying that their power was fake, which I had no idea why that was even brought up in the first place. In the end, MC is revealed to have the Demon King's Power. He kills the prince's harem, then the prince himself. One of the girls survives. They traded golems, then he was attacked for keeping a prisoner. He kills them all, then heads straight to the board meeting to confront the members. He then fights against an elf who kills them. He is then transported back to Fantasia as a freaking baby.
I liked that the MC literally did not care about anyone but himself. A lot of mangas promote this but then you just see that they are actually not that selfish. Also liked that he disliked both males and females equally. Although I felt at times that he treated women more like object than he did to the male characters he decided to keep around. Even if in the end he got rid of everybody in the end. Another thing I liked about this manga is that there were always changes in terms of the scenarios given and the action the MC took. I was expecting them to continue going through the same scenario throughout the whole run of the manga. I was pleasantly surprised that they moved on to a festival setting where we got to learn more about other players.
In terms of what I disliked about this manga was how it's starting to get confusing. I was able to understand it when he went throughout the different arcs in Fantasia, but it started to get confusing once he landed on Earth. they make it clear he isn't in another scenario but still was able to keep all his powers. Only for them to be “reset” when fighting another hero. They don't necessarily explain what is meant by this or show the effects. Hes just as OP as he was before being reset. Also, they didn't describe why he acquired his new powers on Earth. if we have to see him grow up and don't have either a method to get his adult body back or have a time skip it'll definitely ruin the pacing of the manga.
1/4 stars
I'm so glad I didn't buy this book. I could not get through this book. I had to DNF at around 20%. I have zero interest in knowing how this book ends. The writing style wasn't for me. I kept rereading paragraphs in order to fully grasp what was actually happening. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone.
1/5 stars
I was really disappointed in this book. The concept itself was interesting. Although the concept itself got me hooked, the execution was terrible. It immediately had bits of transphobia here and there. That was still not enough for me to drop the book. I didn't drop until Achilles decided to enslave a black trans man. I feel like a lot of people forget that he does this in the book. This is something that should be talked about. Especially since slavery is a trigger for a lot of people.
3/5 stars
It was an interesting concept, but I felt that more could have been done with its execution. So far, Kondou is shown to be a workaholic with no other motivation other than to complete the task at hand. I really liked how he got excited when he learned he could take potions that could increase his productivity. Unfortunately, he overdoses, causing him to have to sleep with Aresh to save his life. From that point on, Aresh starts to look out for him and take care of him. Consent was a bit iffy, but I liked how they interacted afterward. Kondou is reluctant to accept being taken care of. I will continue to read this series and would recommend it to others to check out.
4/5 stars
When I first learned about this manga, I was doubtful about whether or not it would be informative or accurate about what it is to experience one of these disorders. I was actually happily surprised that it included a series of different stories about their experiences. Those who have raised children with these disorders are included. I liked how they included other illnesses they had that came along with their disorders, including anxiety and depression. Not everyone got their diagnosis immediately or was affected immediately by their disorder. There was still a range. similar to medication. Some relied on counseling, others depended on medication. This would definitely be a great starting point if you want to learn more about how these disorders affect different people. This is also a great manga to get validation if you suspect you may have one of these disorders but are too scared that you may not actually have it.
3/5
The series is still ongoing. I'm going up to date right now but am going to drop it for now at least until it's complete. I prefer to binge a series in one go rather than wait for each update.
SPOILERS AHEAD /SUMMARY:
From what I have read so far which totals to around 44 chapters I can say that I really like how both Ryn and Julia are developing individually as characters. I also like how the author portrays how other people (side characters) affect their actions.Julia and Ryn first meet after having to partner up for a project in one of their classes. Although at first, it was awkward due to a misunderstanding, they soon hit it off as friends. Julia is having money problems, while Ryn is trying to find a fake girlfriend. Julia is considering getting a third job while Ryn tries all the dating apps. She manages to get a date, which ends in total failure. She ends up asking Julia to be her fake girlfriend and even offers to pay her. Julia thinks about it but ends up agreeing.It all goes well in practice, but once the date comes to meet Ryn's family, they end up arguing due to the difference in class. Julia was reminded of how badly rich people had treated her mother due to her job as a maid. After some consideration towards Julia, she ends up appearing later to support her even though they had argued earlier. They still went through it, and Julie managed to hold her ground for a while. They argued again, leading her to be invited for Christmas.They spend more time together, and they finally kiss twice. Unfortunately, this happened when both of them were drunk. This is when Julia's character development happens. She is in denial of her feelings for Ryn. Everyone manages to notice her feelings before she manages to accept this. This prompted a conversation with her father, during which he expresses his desire for her to marry and have children. One specific line that triggered my flight or fight instinct was that she just needed to find the right guy. This doesn't really affect her much in the moment and continues her friendship with Ryn. That is until her mom asks her about the subject, which causes her to burst and confess that she is actually in love with Ryn. Everyone except her dad is supportive.She spirals after this going on a date with one of her guy friends. It ends up a fiasco because she ends up being homophobic towards Ryn in attempt to appear as straight as possible. She needs up accepting that she's a lesbian and spending the night at Ryn's. On the other hand, Ryn started going out with someone else and is getting better at dealing with her family. She gets enough confidence to end the fake relationship with Julie. She is also taking action in terms of her education opting to go more in the arts fields.
Overall, I liked how the relationship is developing. Although I did get frustrated at times, it wasn't because of bad art, bad writing, or bad art. I like how both Julie's and Ryn's growth isn't dependent on each other. They are both growing in accordance with the events that are taking place in their lives. I am excited to see what happens next. I would recommend this manga to others. I would warn them about the homophobia and internalized homophobia that are present in some scenes.
1/5 stars
MINOR SPOLERS AHEAD:
I was disappointed in this manga. I was expecting it to be dark, but I wasn't expecting grooming to be involved. When I was first told about this manga, I was told it was an enemy-to-lover GL romance involving, Haegu, a professional hitwoman, and the daughter of a man she had been assigned to kill. I wasn't expecting the man to be killed immediately in front of his daughter. Although I was told about the age gap, I wasn't expecting them to meet when she was still very much underage.
Haegu decided to name the girl Mian. We then get a time skip in which we see a much older Mian try and fail to get the courage to kill Haegu. We then see her next to her teacher, who continues to grope her until her “mother” appears. We see him get threatened by Haegu, and we see them leave. A bunch more stuff happens before we see Haegu fantasize about having sex and being something more to Mian. I was shocked because I was secretly hoping that the love interest was someone else. To make matters worse, Mian does end up kissing her later. This leads to a series of old flashbacks which show Mian's evolution over the years and the different things she did in order to try and seduce Haegu.
Although we see Haegu reject Mian due to her being a minor, we see how more and more accepting she is of said actions the older she gets. Although a lot of people ignore the fact that Haegu practically raised Mian and is basically her mother, is something that can't be ignored, even if it's supposed to be a dark romance manga. I don't believe it is justifiable if you are attracted to a kid you raised. I understand that Mian may be doing it because she believes that it's a good way to get revenge, but I still don't think it's the best way to get revenge.
I wouldn't recommend anyone reading this manga. Unless you can condone the dynamic of the relationship, go ahead and read it.
4/5 stars
I'm going to try to find the seasons because I believe that the different seasons all had different ratings. That way, I can go into further detail without making too long of a review. Some were better than others. Overall, the series was a 4-star read for me. I could relate to the way the MC felt at times, and some of her actions weren't the best at the time, but I understand the reasons behind them.
I will say that I did love how the story at times focused on other characters. This allowed us to further understand why they had the personality they had and why they took certain actions that didn't make sense when compared to what we had been shown so far.
3/5 stars
I managed to finish the novel version of this and barely remember anything because so much is going on. I had to have a doc of notes in order to follow along with the story. This may be just my case because I read multiple books at once and tend to forget a lot of things.
In terms of the webtoon, I'm up to date. I liked the part where the MC realizes how his actions or mere presence can affect both him and the people who care about him. I didn't necessarily like that he just ran away, but he didn't have many options in the first place. Another aspect I liked was the arks of some of his more long-term companions.
Still, it gets repetitive at times and can cause you to want to drop it. If you don't like manga to be repetitive at times, then I don't recommend it because I don't believe you can skip the fights because there are important bits of information for the story in between the fighting. I do recommend it if you can stand manga to be repetitive at times and like an isekai that is action-packed and has game-like dynamics.
2.5/5 stars
I had dropped this webtoon before because I stopped using the app it was streaming on. Eventually I started to use it again and saw that season 1 was completed. Since it was completed, I went on to read it.
Art - The art seems rough in the first few chapters, but we see it improve after that. The art style is better at conveying the horror aspects of the webtoon. We see a stark difference between the regular style used for when nothing out of the ordinary is happening. This definitely was one of the reasons I kept reading.
Characters - Usually, one of my favorite aspects of a story is the different characters. In this case, I don't like the characters. I liked Jia, but she was never really present after the first few chapters. Even then, all the characters appeared to be one-dimensional. I also felt that we didn't really get to know them.
Plot - It's definitely fast-paced. I'm glad it was because I would have dropped it if it hadn't. It was boring overall, as we tend to see the characters constantly in danger. There are barely any moments of peace. This takes away from knowing the characters, and it can get old rather quickly. Another thing I noticed was that it likes to portray a very negative view of the internet. I know that it can be bad, but not all of it is as bad as it's shown. In terms of the ending, I wasn't that shocked.
Spoilers
I was underwhelmed by the ending. I had already guessed who was trying to kill her. I understand the sentiment, yet I could not care less about how he got killed. I don't understand why Remi would try to save him. Then there's the narrative that social media is bad being pushed yet again because people are stating she may have Stockholm syndrome, which isn't far off considering her actions. In terms of her suicide attempt, I'm not 100% sure it's going to be successful. Although I do believe she is in need of a lot of therapy.
Would I recommend it?
I'm not sure if I would recommend this webtoon. I would include a list of trigger warnings if I did, and it would be for a very specific type of person. This is a quick read, but a slightly disturbing one. I will be continuing to read this webtoon if it gets updated because I'm curious as to where this is going.
I lost the copy I was reading so I'm going to need to find that first.
3.5/5 stars
Update: I found my copy. I didn't remember when I left off so I just read it all over again. I decided to round it up because, through the majority of the book, I was thinking it was a 4-star read. There were certain parts in which I had to skim simply because I felt like I was not missing much. This happened when the book didn't focus on her life. Unfortunately for me, this meant I had little interest in who Monique was, so I didn't really try to figure out why she was chosen at all to be the one to tell Evelyn's story.
I was surprised to find out that this also falls into the category of historical fiction. I haven't really delved into the genre as much as I thought I had.
Overall, this is a book that I believe lives up to it's hype. Had I been more interested in Monique, this would have been a 5-star read.
3/5 stars
For starters, I did finish reading this book. I placed it on my DNF list because I skimmed through a whole chunk of the book because I couldn't stand how boring the war parts were. I tried to seriously read the wartime scenes, but I kept getting distracted and didn't make much progress. I pretty much skipped to the end. Otherwise, the writing is excellent, and there are some excellent quotes. I might just have to come back to reread this when I'm in a better headspace to read it thoroughly.