Reviews with content warning for Sexual harassment - Yona Princesa Del Amanecer 1

4 stars ⭐️

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🧡this was so good! I went in not knowing anything about it but listening to my friend’s recommendation & I’m glad I did that because I was shocked!

🧡Yona’s the FMC and her father is the King—other main characters include
*Hak: her personal guard & he is also the young general of the wide tribe
*Su-won, her cousin & she also has had a crush on him for a long time (he comes to visit for her bday)

🧡something terrible happens & Yona must leave the palace— she is struggling to keep going but luckily at least there’s someone who will look after her

🧡tried my best to keep it spoiler free 😊 definitely check it out! 🫶🏼

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

*The written portion of this review is for Volume 1 AND Volume 2 of the series*

My sister, my brother, and one of my best friends are huge fans of Yona of the Dawn so I felt compelled to check it out despite the fact that this series is unfinished and has been running since 2009!!

I can't say I'm completely hooked after reading the first two volumes but I'm interested enough to keep reading other volumes. I think the relationships between Yona, Hak, and Soo-won are really interesting and the flashbacks to their childhood friendship adds a lot of depth to their shifting dynamic after

Soo-won murders Yona's father and takes over the throne via coup d'etat

. I think the glimpses of political maneuvering between various government officials show a lot of promise in regards to world-building and plot development in future volumes. In addition to this, the start of Yona's character development in the second volume is exciting and has a lot of potential for dynamic complexity in the later parts of the story!

As far as the art style goes, I'm really digging the expressiveness of the characters and some of the panel layouts do a good job of heightening the drama and intensity of certain moments. On a more minor note: I really like the way the mangaka handled outfits in series. The attire worn by the nobility is detailed and feels luxurious. Also appreciate that the accessories worn by members of the wind tribe are distinct compared to the accessories worn by members of other tribes.

My only complaint so far is that the main love interest, Hak, says a couple of wildly inappropriate and suggestive comments to Yona in the second volume. But otherwise his actions towards her are devoid of any lewdness and show a deep amount of care and respect?? I'm cautiously optimistic that he'll knock it off with these comments soon.

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adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

10/10 first volume 💖! I’ve been so scared to start this series because it’s already like 40 volumes long, but I’m really happy I did! I’m LIVING for Yona and Hak’s dynamic lol and the drama is really spicy 🌶️. I can’t wait to continue the series!

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adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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