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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The art for this was really enjoyable. I guess I am in my Fantasy era right now so that was what really prompted me to pick this up. The first in a series, so it's hard to glean too much from it right now. I will definitely pick up the next one though.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Rating: 3.5/5 (rounded up)
[Gifted a copy on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review]
Volume 1 of SubZero by Junepurrr offers an intriguing, if traditional start to an epic political fantasy romance.
Amidst warring dragon-shifting kingdoms, Clove, sole heir and princess-with-a-secret, sets out to marry Kyro, enemy prince who needs a wife to become king. Standing between our protagonists and an end to the war are political schemes, dangerous secrets, dead family members, a general lack of trust and some preexisting romantic entanglements. Still, Clove and Kyro might have more in common than they think and they both actually want this marriage to happen. It’s a solid set up, if a very predictable one. Clove and Kyro are fun and their banter is cute. A few of the more predictable story beats did halt the story a bit and the paneling overall can be confusing to follow (more than once I struggled to follow the dialogue bubbles). Still it's a fun version of this story and I would be interested to see where our lovebirds (lovedragons?) end up.
[Gifted a copy on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review]
Volume 1 of SubZero by Junepurrr offers an intriguing, if traditional start to an epic political fantasy romance.
Amidst warring dragon-shifting kingdoms, Clove, sole heir and princess-with-a-secret, sets out to marry Kyro, enemy prince who needs a wife to become king. Standing between our protagonists and an end to the war are political schemes, dangerous secrets, dead family members, a general lack of trust and some preexisting romantic entanglements. Still, Clove and Kyro might have more in common than they think and they both actually want this marriage to happen. It’s a solid set up, if a very predictable one. Clove and Kyro are fun and their banter is cute. A few of the more predictable story beats did halt the story a bit and the paneling overall can be confusing to follow (more than once I struggled to follow the dialogue bubbles). Still it's a fun version of this story and I would be interested to see where our lovebirds (lovedragons?) end up.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, War
The war between two dragon clans is neverending. Clove needs to do what is best for her people. As the last remaining heir of her clan, she agrees to a political marriage to the heir of the enemy clan.
There is no love between them initially, but discovering a secret makes them form an unlikely alliance.
The relationship between them is compilated enough, only adding to it are people working tirelessly to destroy the fragile peace between the kingdom and continue the war.
I love the art style, it is seriously beautiful, but I didn't like the story so much.
There is no love between them initially, but discovering a secret makes them form an unlikely alliance.
The relationship between them is compilated enough, only adding to it are people working tirelessly to destroy the fragile peace between the kingdom and continue the war.
I love the art style, it is seriously beautiful, but I didn't like the story so much.
Absolutely enjoyed every bit of this book.
It is clear to me that I need to go on webtoon more often because they have some amazing gems! I am so excited to get more of this story, especially because it kept me on my toes and I really need to know more!
If you’re looking some tension, hidden secrets, and ancient dragons… look no further!
It is clear to me that I need to go on webtoon more often because they have some amazing gems! I am so excited to get more of this story, especially because it kept me on my toes and I really need to know more!
If you’re looking some tension, hidden secrets, and ancient dragons… look no further!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Do you like Zutara? Oh, you looked at the cover of this book and got interested, you KNOW you like Zutara! And this book scratches that itch so go. The princess of a small and war-torn country goes up against the prince of the highly militarized country which has been their rival for ages? In an arranged marriage? Oooooh yeah, this was good.
This isn’t a world of bending, though. Instead, members of the royal bloodline can transform into dragons. Clove of the water tr…I mean…Cerulean Dragon clan is the last of her line. And she saw her mother die in front of her! And has a special keepsake from her dead mother! And she has problems controlling her power, because no one was around to teach her!
Her love interest, Kyro, breaks from Zuko script by having a good relationship with his family, but retains his personal arc of fighting not for honor, but to regain power for his family, after years of military usurpation.
Now, this is not a ripoff of Avatar. This comic takes several well-established tropes, such as red/blue romance, arranged marriage, palace intrigue, and so on, and makes a delightful romance. There’s an obvious endgame, but plenty of room for a satisfying slowburn. And slow the burn must be, because this book only covers up to episode 25 on Webtoons, or about 1/10th of the current run. And I’m certainly intrigued enough to continue!
ARC provided by the publisher.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes