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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
mysterious
I've been a big fan of this series on Webtoons and I'm so excited it's finally in print form. This volume gets us just the barest introduction to all the main characters, but it's still got some hilarious scenes (and puns). I love the artist's approach to the artwork; their ability to convey expression with fairly simple linework is so enjoyable in my opinion. Highly recommend reading this series!
oh my god this was so freaking funny. it had my exact type of humor. I can not wait to read more.
thank you Netgalley and publisher for the ARC in exchange for a review!
thank you Netgalley and publisher for the ARC in exchange for a review!
Super cute fun a quirky comic with amazing art! The character designs are fun and full of life and the art style works so well with the story! I definitely recommend checking it out when it comes out! It's a great well paced read for anyone who's a fan of funny but slightly edgy webcomics.
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review!
funny
fast-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
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Actual rating 2.0-2.5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Webtoon for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. (Disclaimer: I have not read the original webcomic on Webtoon, so my perspective is that of a new reader in 2024.)
Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell by unfins is a light urban fantasy rom-com webcomic (now in print form) about Paul, a young man who summons the demon Astaroth in order to learn how to woo a young woman whom he crushes on from afar. Hijinks quickly ensue, since Paul's crush doesn't know he exists and also has a secret identity of her own.
This comic is very much a product of the Internet Age. Many of its jokes and gags reference memes and commentary that were viral at the time of original publication. It feels like a debut work, in the sense that the creator is learning and growing with each new chapter. This is particularly clear in Volume 1 of this completed series. While the artwork and premise show promise, there is definite room for improvement. The dramatic scenes with flames are some of the best-executed art panels in the book, but the pacing and comedy--much of which are spoofs of common genre tropes--fall rather flat. While certain elements could still elicit a wry chuckle, others did not age well, such as Paul's methods of pining for his crush (which now more closely resemble borderline stalking). If you enjoy puns, however, this book is chock-full of them.
Perhaps I will one day try the full comic on Webtoon to see how the creator's style develops since unfins has another series out, but for now, I don't know that it will be high on my priority list. In the meantime, other, more successful spoof/satire Webtoons of interest include Not So Shoujo Love Story by Curryuku and My Brother's (Not So) Secret Boyfriend by metaromantic, both of which would be fantastic to see in print!
Thank you to NetGalley and Webtoon for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. (Disclaimer: I have not read the original webcomic on Webtoon, so my perspective is that of a new reader in 2024.)
Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell by unfins is a light urban fantasy rom-com webcomic (now in print form) about Paul, a young man who summons the demon Astaroth in order to learn how to woo a young woman whom he crushes on from afar. Hijinks quickly ensue, since Paul's crush doesn't know he exists and also has a secret identity of her own.
This comic is very much a product of the Internet Age. Many of its jokes and gags reference memes and commentary that were viral at the time of original publication. It feels like a debut work, in the sense that the creator is learning and growing with each new chapter. This is particularly clear in Volume 1 of this completed series. While the artwork and premise show promise, there is definite room for improvement. The dramatic scenes with flames are some of the best-executed art panels in the book, but the pacing and comedy--much of which are spoofs of common genre tropes--fall rather flat. While certain elements could still elicit a wry chuckle, others did not age well, such as Paul's methods of pining for his crush (which now more closely resemble borderline stalking). If you enjoy puns, however, this book is chock-full of them.
Perhaps I will one day try the full comic on Webtoon to see how the creator's style develops since unfins has another series out, but for now, I don't know that it will be high on my priority list. In the meantime, other, more successful spoof/satire Webtoons of interest include Not So Shoujo Love Story by Curryuku and My Brother's (Not So) Secret Boyfriend by metaromantic, both of which would be fantastic to see in print!
adventurous
lighthearted
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
I was drawn in by the cover art and premise, but I DNF it faster than I started reading it. The actual art of the series was not up my alley, and the MMC seemed young and too immature for the story that I believed was going to be told. I was hoping for cheesy rom-com bad dating advice giggles, but instead I got a whiney teen boy who sold his soul for attention.
Giving it 3 instead of 2 stars for the demon, he's the only good thing about this.
*also, I get that it's an ARC but having a watermark over art and words is really distracting.
**ARC provided by NetGalley, WEBTOON, and unfins.
Giving it 3 instead of 2 stars for the demon, he's the only good thing about this.
*also, I get that it's an ARC but having a watermark over art and words is really distracting.
**ARC provided by NetGalley, WEBTOON, and unfins.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this ebook ARC!
I was pretty misled by the cover for this series. I liked the art a lot more on that, while the art within the actual comic. Much more subdued colors and more intense lines (sorta reminded me of Attack on Titan, whose art style I'm also not a fan of). The story also wasn't what I was expecting, having very jumpy focus and little interaction between the MC and the Great Duke of Hell.
Can I see why people would like this? Sure. It has a specific type of comedy and mysteries sprinkled throughout. I'm just not one of the people.
I was pretty misled by the cover for this series. I liked the art a lot more on that, while the art within the actual comic. Much more subdued colors and more intense lines (sorta reminded me of Attack on Titan, whose art style I'm also not a fan of). The story also wasn't what I was expecting, having very jumpy focus and little interaction between the MC and the Great Duke of Hell.
Can I see why people would like this? Sure. It has a specific type of comedy and mysteries sprinkled throughout. I'm just not one of the people.
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
What the heck did I just read? A boy, because that’s all I can think of him as, summons the great Duke of Hell to help him get the girl of his dreams that works at a restaurant. He makes friends with another guy that seems scared of everything and tells the great Duke of Hell he can go back to hell. His sister goes missing because she realizes there’s a demon in the house and I’m going to must kill him. And something is off with the girl who works at the café. This is just book one. I’m not sure if I want to stay or not. I finished it to the end, and it did get interesting when the great Duke of hell put on his human form. But I’m not sure it’s interesting enough to pick up the next book. The illustrations are OK, but I do find that some of it feels like it’s only half done.
Paul summons the demon Astaroth from hell in order to get his help in wooing the girl of his dreams. Hilarity ensues. This was laugh-out-loud funny. I love the trope of people/demons/aliens not knowing how to "human," so the parts with Astaroth's minions were my favorite. There were silly puns and quips and miscommunications that made this so enjoyable to read. I loved every second of this.
Thank you NetGalley for providing a copy of this volume in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you NetGalley for providing a copy of this volume in exchange for an honest review.