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arialovegreen's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
caughtbetweenpages's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What I really enjoy about Suitor Armor and why I've continued reading it is because of the character work. I feel like the author is doing a very good job of creating complex circumstances that characters have to react to. It creates conflict even between people who, in theory, love each other and, in theory, want to do best for each other but simply can't overcome certain complications that arose because they have contrasting information or are simply in different positions sociopolitically, and thus cannot see things the same way. It's a comic so it's harder to demonstrate internality, but I think Purpah's art style makes for very expressive characters and the art does as heavy a lift as the text (if not more so) for demonstrating the Big Feelings the characters have about their conflicts.
I had a couple of complaints in season 1 about Lucia's passivity and overabundance of optimism, but I feel like in season 2 we really see a little bit more of the traits that we enjoyed in her in season 1--her pragmatism and her ability to empathize and be kind and compassionate--but also we see her kind of grow a backbone and realize, like, "no, I can't just nice people out of their bigotry; I I need to stand up for things and put my money where my mouth is in terms of my moral standings, otherwise I'm complicit in some of the cruelties that other people are taking part in, just because I'm not standing against them." So seeing her grow into herself and sort of take agency over her ability to do magic and her position within the court was really empowering and I really enjoyed seeing that growth in her. I also enjoyed seeing her sort of un-isolate herself and find a greater support system among her friends (including but obviously not limited to Modeus, though I do really enjoy Lucia and Modeus's relationship).
And then (it's very hard to talk about it without spoiling, so I'll just say:) the twist that happened at the end, the sort of cliffhanger that we're left off at, was....really rough and horrifying, and I'm really glad that I waited to read it until another couple of episodes were out from the season 3 of this webtoon because if I had to end the story on THAT cliffhanger? I would have lost my ever loving mind.
I had a couple of complaints in season 1 about Lucia's passivity and overabundance of optimism, but I feel like in season 2 we really see a little bit more of the traits that we enjoyed in her in season 1--her pragmatism and her ability to empathize and be kind and compassionate--but also we see her kind of grow a backbone and realize, like, "no, I can't just nice people out of their bigotry; I I need to stand up for things and put my money where my mouth is in terms of my moral standings, otherwise I'm complicit in some of the cruelties that other people are taking part in, just because I'm not standing against them." So seeing her grow into herself and sort of take agency over her ability to do magic and her position within the court was really empowering and I really enjoyed seeing that growth in her. I also enjoyed seeing her sort of un-isolate herself and find a greater support system among her friends (including but obviously not limited to Modeus, though I do really enjoy Lucia and Modeus's relationship).
And then (it's very hard to talk about it without spoiling, so I'll just say:) the twist that happened at the end, the sort of cliffhanger that we're left off at, was....really rough and horrifying, and I'm really glad that I waited to read it until another couple of episodes were out from the season 3 of this webtoon because if I had to end the story on THAT cliffhanger? I would have lost my ever loving mind.
neelix's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
As with the previous season, this is just perfect: diversity, characters, storyline, world building, dialogue, drawing style. I love it all.
And all the elements of mental health related things (anxiety, depression, shock, etc.), so well done!
About the ending:
WHAT THE FUCK JUST HAPPENEND?! WHAT DO YOU MEAN, Kirsi and Reimund are dead and the castle is being attacked?! Livia never got her chance to speak freely to Kirsi, and all the good changes Reimund just announced will probably be nulled by fucking Rickon. I need the next part immediately!
And all the elements of mental health related things (anxiety, depression, shock, etc.), so well done!
About the ending:
singingshooter's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
a_bumbling_bee's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
lavendersage's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
booksinacottage's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
natalerrrr's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cme_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
albikey's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This webtoon is SO good. I just love it T_T
This season has had a lot of angst, but lovely moments. Definitely my favorite webtoon.
This season has had a lot of angst, but lovely moments. Definitely my favorite webtoon.