ARIANNA’S CHOICE: Crowns Or Fangs
- Genre： Fantasy
- Author： gnaipafe
- Translator：
- Status： Ongoing
- Rating(4.3 / 5.0) ★
Cold, charming, rich, and mysterious, Marcus Jackson is the guy every parent would want their daughters to get married to. Unfortunately for them, he has no interest in these women. His focus is on his family business and keeping his family secret safe from the world.
According to their family tradition, he cannot marry or fall in love with any woman except for one person: his mate. When he finally finds her, he knows he's done for.
She is gentle and kind, too delicate for his dark and beastly world. He knows he shouldn’t go near her lest he taint her with his darkness but he can't and won't keep himself away. She is his and he is too selfish to let her go.
Every monster has their weakness. She is his.
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Handsome and kind, Crown Prince Williams of Arislan was the pride of his kingdom. He is loved by all. Ironically, he doesn't believe in love. Not until he meets her.
She is a dream come true for him, and a way to escape the impending doom of an engagement his father set him in. When the opportunity to make her his comes, he grabs it and decides to change their fate... before it's too late.
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Sweet, shy, and plain Arianna Blue Adolphus is a romantic who is waiting for her Prince Charming who will sweep her off her feet.
But instead of one prince charming, she is instead entangled in a messy love triangle.
She never thought her fate would be tied with two handsome men who will do everything for her. Everything changes when she finds out who she is and how much danger she is— to the world and to them.
How will they overcome the trails ahead of them? Or are they never fated to be together?
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To elaborate briefly and vaguely, it includes some clichés often found in "two best friends" narratives that I strongly dislike. Additionally, there's no mention of bisexuality within the story, which makes the shift in the relationship between the two main characters at the conclusion feel particularly jarring.
I also take strong issue with the pervasive implication throughout much of the story that people who deeply care for one another must necessarily be romantically involved. This is highly dismissive of aromantic and asexual individuals, as none of the characters seem open to the idea that friendship can reach such an intense level without being romanticized.
Beyond these points, the story, its characters, and the artwork are all acceptable. Most of my dissatisfaction with story developments occurred toward the end. While many characters exhibited some degree of "same face syndrome," I didn't have any major complaints about the art overall.
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Story: The narrative revolves around two homosexual individuals who begin high school together—Jung Suk, the female protagonist, and Bin, the male protagonist. Although they didn't attend the same middle school, they were acquainted through an online chat room named "Utopia of Homosexuality," which likely inspired the title. Jung Suk identifies as a lesbian due to her first love being a girl named Yuri and her attraction to cute girls. On the other hand, Bin identifies as gay because his first love was a man (whom he even dated), and he has a feminine appearance, often described as prettier than some girls. The initial part of the story focuses on a character named Dani Un and her intense "brother complex." *SPOILER* The latter half delves into the evolving relationship between Jung Suk and Bin. Their bond can be seen as a romance between a lesbian and a gay individual, but it's more akin to the dynamic in "Ouran High School Host Club"—not overly romantic, leaning more towards humor, though Utopia does feature a kiss scene.
Art: The artwork is among the finest I've encountered. It's highly detailed and visually stunning, perfectly complementing the storyline. It avoids the confusion of "is this the boy or the girl?" that some works might evoke.
Characters: The characters are deeply relatable and evoke reactions like "so that's why..." They range from hilariously funny to dramatically intense, with plenty of unexpected moments. Supporting characters contribute significantly to the plot's progression. Notable changes occur, such as Bin becoming slightly more "manly" and Jung Suk growing kinder and softer. A significant development occurs when they start socializing with people of the opposite sex.
Enjoyment: Despite its brevity—spanning only three volumes—I thoroughly enjoyed it. Rarely do short series resonate so well with me. While the ending feels somewhat incomplete and challenging to follow, it left me smiling. It effectively conveys their relationships with each other and their friends. One amusing aspect was how Jung Suk met one of their friends!
Overall, I adored it and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in this genre.
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