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punsandpaperbacks's review
5.0
Beautiful! This story was so beautiful. I enjoyed the characters: Inhwa and San. Enjoyed that the story didn’t make San this perfect hero. As that would not have been in line with his position. (Kings and emperors committed heinous acts to maintain their ever fleeting grip on power) It was realistic and it didn’t make him any less of an amazing character.
The side characters were also well done and even Kyung. I felt sad at how his story unfolded, but again, he was a victim to his position and the influences of those around him and his own jealousy. Despite him and San not having a brotherhood, I liked that San was able to admit that despite not liking him, they both wronged each other.
Loved the new king- the younger brother. He was funny and probably the only ‘decent’ or ‘innocent’ character in the entire novel. Which made him deserving of the position. Though it might unironically stain him. Who knows?
The love between San and Inhwa *chef. I cried, I laughed and I fretted my head off when they were in their predicament. Happy they made it out and found their way back to each other.
Loved.
The side characters were also well done and even Kyung. I felt sad at how his story unfolded, but again, he was a victim to his position and the influences of those around him and his own jealousy. Despite him and San not having a brotherhood, I liked that San was able to admit that despite not liking him, they both wronged each other.
Loved the new king- the younger brother. He was funny and probably the only ‘decent’ or ‘innocent’ character in the entire novel. Which made him deserving of the position. Though it might unironically stain him. Who knows?
The love between San and Inhwa *chef. I cried, I laughed and I fretted my head off when they were in their predicament. Happy they made it out and found their way back to each other.
Loved.
uvsrdg's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ryann_reads's review
5.0
Incredibly beautiful. So impressed by the quality.
Merged review:
Incredibly beautiful. So impressed by the quality.
Merged review:
Incredibly beautiful. So impressed by the quality.
ryannbrake's review
5.0
Incredibly beautiful. So impressed by the quality.
Merged review:
Incredibly beautiful. So impressed by the quality.
Merged review:
Incredibly beautiful. So impressed by the quality.
amywong's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.5
One of the best smut novel. It's more novel with smut content than pure pleasure. My only gripe is how Hwan fell for Inhwa, it was too quick. But that is soon overshadowed by the rest of the story.
The ending was very satisfactory as well; everything made sense there's no loose ends.It made alot of sense for the third brother (forgot his name) to get the throne because he was the most levelheaded of the 3. Hwan is too kind (or he is now) and emotional. The other is too emotional and angry. I really wish there as a spin off between the third brother and his wife, as she is the daughter of the antagonist. I think there'd be a lot of good content with that premise.
The ending was very satisfactory as well; everything made sense there's no loose ends.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Murder
winchella's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
jordannahst's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
“Humans are such wretched beings, yet… How are you so loveable?”
A thousand crying emojis. What a beautifully heartwarming but equally heart-wrenching story. I was holding back tears so hard my throat and jaw started aching. I am so happy that San and Inhwa got their happy ending.
“I kept thinking about how I still have so much to learn about you, even though it’s almost been a decade since we first met. You’re by far the longest and most complex book I’ve ever had to read.”
(Side note: I belatedly discovered that there was an 18+ version of this manhwa, and whew, it was very spicy 😳 10/10)
My dream is for the original novel to be translated into english, fingers crossed! I would be so happy!
skyclad's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
4.75
This rating is for the Manga. I have not read the novel it is based on. The story is very sweet and well worth a read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Violence, Dementia, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and War