This is the OG. Never have I loved book characters more. I have laughed and cried reading this. You will feel bad for most of... more>> the characters - even the villains at times (although, some are simply so dislikable). <<less

This story was the second one that I started to read in bl but I quickly dropped it because of the bad translation, but I... more>> wanted to read it so bad that I returned. To my surprise, the translation was really good and I finally read the book. I love the author and have read all her books so it was not a surprise when this came on the list. Just like MDZS, this book makes me laugh and cry and yearn.  <<less

This story is so detailed and you feel like you are living the story. I cried when the book ended not because it was a... more>> bad ending, but because it felt like an entire life's story ending. This is a beautiful book. I think it is underrated too. I love the characters. Be prepared for tears. I think it is sort of like a happy ending with sad tones to it. <<less

Good for a short read. Don't expect too much from it- good for passing away time. I would recommend reading this after a heavy complex... more>> book (sort of like for unwinding) <<less

Full-on angst material here. Also, TW because of certain scenes in initial, but this book is a good read esp if you like court politics books with angst. The other side characters have their own motives and this makes it hard to totally hate them even when they hurt the main characters. My favourite character has to be the Crown Prince. The book has its flaws but it is not unforgivable and it makes for a quite good read.... more>>

(note- I reread it for the angsty parts, I did not read the end again). <<less

This is angst in book form. The relationship was toxic for most of it- I guess you say it is " hurts so bad, but... more>> feels so good". You might feel like whacking the MC and ML to be more sensible. This book was like a total rollercoaster but I did enjoy reading it.  <<less

Cry-fest. That sums it up. I have not stopped crying and my eyes are swollen. I really like the translation. I love the book but... more>> my heart just aches after reading the story arcs. Be fully prepared to cry if you are going to read this book. The initial arcs are really sad but the rest leave you with a feeling of regret. Pain that is bone-deep, that is what I would call it. <<less

This is a complex novel with politics and military- I had a tough time keeping up. But it is such a good read- the slow-burn... more>> romance, the development of the relationship. No cliche characters here, actual conflicts, and a great plot. I love how this book is written. Only problem might be that it is too intricate so might be hard to follow the complex story at times <<less

This feels so real- there are imperfect characters with flaws(which are not just for show or not just quirks). I like this book and touches... more>> my heart on a personal level. The book made me warm, and happy but it also tore my heart out at times. Talks about friendship, family, life after school, and discovering yourself.  Happy ending.   <<less

E.Danglars has the entire translated version(v1,2,3,4,5+extras).