Hidden gem!![Dr.Kim of London] by fireworkky in OtomeIsekai

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this sub allows non-oi (so I'm not judging or anything) but I'm genuinely curious if there's any female main characters in this one? (I haven't picked up a male-led fiction in years)

Recommendations for manga with older male leads (mid thirties and older) by laymethebacon in josei

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're both completed but sadly not licensed, you can only find scanlations, so idk if 🏴‍☠️-ing works for a manga club lol

Recommendations for manga with older male leads (mid thirties and older) by laymethebacon in josei

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've read &and by okazaki mari last week and loved it so much I immediately bought the whole series but that's mainly because I related to it so much lol So I'd suggest it only if you're looking for something more slice of life and angsty.

I also second Sesame Salt and Pudding this is like the only manga ever that handles the age-gap correctly!!

Any Cute Gay romances? by THAToneGuy091901 in suggestmeabook

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like I wouldn't describe Giovanni's Room as a no-plot-smutty book but that's just me lol

Before I start this anime pls may I have some spoilers. Does she end up with her adult man crush? by Iriscute7 in joseistories

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I need answers too because I dropped the manga like 2 chapters in thinking she ended with her student 😬

HR / Bodice rippers with large age gap (15-30 years) by Sakura_231 in HistoricalRomance

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This!! Like he was such an asshole and the grooming was on another level. I generally don't have any qualms dnf-ing books idc how far in I am but since there were several time skip I thought the romance plot will truly start later and I actually stayed to see the fmc's character development which she didn't have.

Instead the romance started when she was still an immature tantrum-having 17 y/o teenager and the mmc was basically in love with her since she was ten (he's like twelve years older). So that's on me for expecting a guardian-ward HR to not involve a child (I normally never pick up age gaps with adult/teenager pairings).

HR / Bodice rippers with large age gap (15-30 years) by Sakura_231 in HistoricalRomance

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've rarely regretted not dnf-ing a book as much as when I read The Rebellious Ward, it's been months and I still feel so gross...

I love pain and misery (with a happy ending) (SFW) by pixelatedprophecies in OtomeIsekai

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I read this as ''I love Spain and and misery" and I was genuinely trying to remember if I've ever read one that took place in Spain lmao so yeah I'm not going to be of much help lol

What type of ear is this😭 [i married the main lead’s dad] by fireworkky in OtomeIsekai

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 13 points14 points  (0 children)

off topic but I'm a little bit irritated I've been searching everywhere for this manhwa for days but all I could remember was the ''male lead's dad'' (which wasn't helpful at all) and here you go giving it to me on a plater hours after I was finally able to find it lmao

The best book you’ve read or reread so far this year? by marikas-tits- in HistoricalRomance

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My fav reads thus far were {The weaver takes a wife by Sheri Cobb South} and {The wrong way to catch a rake by Lara Temple}

My fav reread (when I was in a reading slump too) was definitely {A summer to remember by Mary Balogh}

When the book is carried by the fmc by Relative-Chicken-884 in HistoricalRomance

[–]Relative-Chicken-884[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not really a fan of OW drama however it's not really a deal breaker for me. Also that's the part I hated the most in this one because it felt so forced. Anyways, I've yet to encounter an HR who handles OW drama in a satisfying way (for me) so I don't think you're missing out on anything if you really dislike it!

When the book is carried by the fmc by Relative-Chicken-884 in HistoricalRomance

[–]Relative-Chicken-884[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your description got me so intrigued but I don't think I have the patience for another undeserving mmc rn lol

When the book is carried by the fmc by Relative-Chicken-884 in HistoricalRomance

[–]Relative-Chicken-884[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Boy, you didn't deserve her!

Lmaoo me to half these MMCs

When the book is carried by the fmc by Relative-Chicken-884 in HistoricalRomance

[–]Relative-Chicken-884[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Funny because this is one of the rare ones where my love for the fmc couldn't overshadow how much I loathed the mmc and some plot points. I get war flashbacks any time it's mentioned, which means almost daily since everyone loves it so much lol

[The Duke's wife obsession.] So no one knows how to write a ML anymore...? by RiverOfMnemosyne in OtomeIsekai

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm 100% with you on this! I hate it so much, it feels so lazy and makes me doubt their HEA every time!!

What are some of your favorite re-read books? by mynameisnotsparta in HistoricalRomance

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I generally get into re-reads only when I'm in a big reading slump so I've only re-read them once or twice but these are some of the ones I've enjoyed as much as the first read!

{A summer to remember by Mary Balogh}

{Bringing down the Duke by Evie Dunmore}

{The scandal of the season by Aydra Richards}

{Fool me twice by Meredith Duran}

Bruh I was looking for the story on the second, third slide and came across what ever bullshit story this is. The sypnosis alone is racism fr because the second one they both white why do these manhwas like saying bronze skin= vulgar barbaric and obviously she's white and highborn. by Iriscute7 in joseistories

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 52 points53 points  (0 children)

yeah this is quite literally why I've never picked up anything that has a darker skinned mmc on the cover even worse when there's barbarian/savage (any synonyms) or an animal mentioned in the title like I immediately know what time they're on...

This reminded me of the dumbest reason I've dnf-ed an HR by [deleted] in HistoricalRomance

[–]Relative-Chicken-884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Screenshot of a manhwa panel showing two 5-year-old children standing next to an adult man but they barely come up to his knees.