One late-night run changed Aila’s life forever after getting caught up in a battle between werewolves and hunters. She is suddenly kidnapped by said hunters and finds out secrets about her past and her future as she embarks on a journey to find out who or what she truly is.
Issues arise one after the other when she finally escapes the hunters grasp, only to be taken in by the ferocious Alpha of the Silver Crescent Pack. Unlike most who fear him, Aila challenges his authority every step of the way as she learns more about herself and the dominant, possessive Alpha who tries to claim her. Will heads collide in a battle of will, or can they work together and help keep the hidden world of creatures safe from the hunters?
Join Aila on her journey of rediscovery, love, laugh and cry along with her on this action-packed, steamy romance novel.
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Gold Tier Winner in #161 Writing Prompt Contest - Shapeshifters.
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*** SNEAK PEAK ***
[ MATURE CONTENT ]
"Eyes up here, Aila." He snapped; his harsh voice made her look into his eyes, and she was immediately trapped under his stone-cold gaze. She couldn't move her eyes away from his as he stepped closer to her, his movements slow as though he was ready to pounce on her, his prey. Without thinking, she stood up from her position, prepared to bolt, but he grabbed her and pinned her hands against the bed.
He moved his knee forwards, parting her legs that resisted only for a second before allowing his knee entry. He pushed it slowly into the spot between her thighs, making her gasp from the sudden contact.
"Do you like disobeying me, Aila?" He growled; Aila was confused for a moment until she remembered how easily she defied his commands. Was he really still angry from earlier? But when she searched his face for an answer, she soon found it. He was definitely mad from earlier.
"To be quite honest, I do. It puts you in your place," Aila smirked when she met his blazing eyes. He brought his face down closer to hers, the pressure from his knee in between her legs increased, making her bite her bottom lip.
"Wrong answer," He growled before biting her lip apart from her teeth.
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*DISCLAIMER*
MATURE CONTENT:
Graphic Violence
Strong Language
Sexual Content
Abuse
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【 Volume 1: Complete】
【 Volume 2: Complete】
【 Volume 3: COMING SOON- Summer of 2024 】
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THIS IS ONLY MY OPINION AS A READER AND IT'S FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE. IT'S DEFINITELY BETTER THAN SOME MANGAS, SO DON'T DECIDE NOT TO READ IT BASED ON SOME LOUSY COMMENT. READ IT—MAYBE YOU'LL LIKE IT OR LEARN SOMETHING. EITHER WAY, TRY IT; WHO KNOWS, THIS MAY CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE ON THINGS.
For a manga, the story had a strong sense of realism. It was interesting and totally worth my time.
Story: 9/10
The story can be summarized as "figuring out your own feelings." The title signifies how the characters long for the "yesterday," living in the past and lying to themselves. The final outcome of the plot didn't seem satisfactory to a large number of community members, but I personally loved the way it ended.
Art: 7/10 for the first 50 chapters or so, 9/10 for the rest.
The artwork for the first 50 chapters or so was (no offense to the illustrator) really bad. I actually had a hard time committing to the story at first because of the art. It was basically crude drawings. Reading chapters 1-50 took me almost a week. I don't know what happened after chapter 50 or so, but the drawings became really good. I finished the rest in a single day.
Characters: 9/10
Favorite characters (in decreasing order): Haru, Yuzuhara, Kyouko, Rikuo
Least favorite characters (equally): Rou, Shinako
Although one can live their lives however they like, there's something really irritating about people who sulk over the past.
Enjoyment: 9/10
Certainly a fresh new concept in manga. Surprised it took 18 years to complete.
Overall: 9/10
Definitely worth it.
Currently watching the anime, and I'm happy with the adaptation so far.
Some key messages in the manga stress the significance of pursuing one's dreams, despite the difficulties involved, as well as the necessity of learning to cope with disappointments and failures along the journey. Additionally, the series underscores the importance of forming friendships and finding true love, highlighting how these connections can provide support during tough times. The series also emphasizes discovering meaning in life and striving for happiness.
In my view, it ranks among the finest works within the Slice of Life and Romance genres.
Every character introduced is meticulously crafted, including those with minimal screen presence but still hold relevance.
As readers, we sense that the characters possess genuine emotions and can empathize with them. Their actions, interactions, and uncertainties are all comprehensible, making it an excellent read where one can relate to the events depicted.
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That said, I appreciated the character designs, despite some rough patches in the artwork, particularly early on. Shinako and Haru's designs stood out to me as simple yet memorable. There were many interactions throughout the manga that I enjoyed, but the lack of progression—or the unsatisfying resolution—of the various relationships was deeply underwhelming, even disturbing in one instance.
If you enjoy it, more power to you. No hard feelings. Perhaps I'm mistaken about everything. I just wished it had turned out differently than it did.
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I found myself shifting my opinions on characters multiple times throughout the story. It feels less about labeling characters as explicitly "right" or "wrong," as there are constant reminders explaining "why" a character might act or develop in certain ways. Of course, this reasoning has its limits and shouldn't excuse truly bad behavior, but for the most part, all characters experience typical human struggles—romance, death, personal direction—all portrayed convincingly. There's a large cast of characters, each with distinct worldviews that shed light on unfolding events, offering diverse perspectives.
Admittedly, some developments or events feel a bit contrived, seemingly included for plot progression, but they still effectively present compelling "what would you do" scenarios involving relationships, responsibility, and obligations.
The artwork can be stunning, especially the cover art and "eye catch" illustrations at the start of volumes and chapters. Some of the latter illustrations are particularly striking, likely due to the author and reader's journey through 15 years of serialization and character development. These illustrations also made me reflect on still life paintings of people and portrait photography.
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