I read this web novel after watching the TV adaptation, The Spirealm.
The biggest strength of KOD is the underlying plot, and anticipation of what eachI read this web novel after watching the TV adaptation, The Spirealm.
The biggest strength of KOD is the underlying plot, and anticipation of what each of the doors will present for our main protagonist. The author definitely has a creative streak when it comes to horror and gore, and I found myself hooked.
The biggest criticism I have is characterization. I would say it is adequate, as it pertains to the main character. However, the supporting characters felt very shallow which hindered the emotional impacts of future events that involved them. I felt this stark contrast compared to the TV adaptation, which made you really invested in the supporting cast.
Overall, a more plot-centric BL with a very interesting premise that missed the mark when it came to creating a likeable cast of characters....more
I find Gregory Ashe¡¯s books to be very compelling. As a fan of his other series, this one is no different. Expectations: messy characters, messy relatI find Gregory Ashe¡¯s books to be very compelling. As a fan of his other series, this one is no different. Expectations: messy characters, messy relationships, character development and some time of murder mystery....more
**spoiler alert** This volume was like taking three steps forward, and two steps back. Was there progress? Sure. But I felt a lot of frustration with **spoiler alert** This volume was like taking three steps forward, and two steps back. Was there progress? Sure. But I felt a lot of frustration with how I was expecting this strong momentum in relationship development only to fall into a sink hole.
The first three volumes were a bit of a slog. Chapters that were episodic in nature that felt like it could have been read out of order, is not my cup of tea. This volume brought a break in that pattern; instead of a ¡®mystery of the day¡¯ to solve, we have a change in setting and a deep dive into Richard¡¯s past. I was excited for something different.
I was hoping that Seigi¡¯s and Richard¡¯s relationship would finally cross that threshold into something more intimate. I wanted them to be boyfriends. Instead, I got a bunch of and ¡°I love you but not like THAT¡± or ¡°I love you¡just kidding no homo.¡± It was frustrating (reminds me of the BBC Sherlock days of queer baiting). I know this book was written a handful of years ago, but there are just so many more queer/gay literature nowadays that I just don¡¯t have the motivation to continue with this series.
Was it all bad? Not at all. The actual plot of the inheritance was interesting, but a lot of my motivation to continue was hoping that the relationship would finally hit that peak that I was expecting....more
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