Snow Drop, Volume 2

Snow Drop #2

by Kyung-ah Choi

Hae-Gi and So-Na love each other, but their relationship faces many difficulties, mostly related to the hatred So-Na's rich father feels towards Hae-Gi's poor family, and a terrible past that they share.

Genres: Manga, Manhwa, Romance, Young Adult, Graphic Novels, Comics, Graphic Novels Comics

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Birthplace: South Korea
Other Information: Choi-sensei is married and has a young son named Ji-Ho. Choi Kyung-ah is known for her lavish, fantasy-laced illustrations for works like "Akashic Records" and "Come on Out, Love!". Her other works (currently unlisted) include "Aroma" and "Love". Choi-sensei once said that to draw someone cool and sexy, she wears her sexiest outfit, and stands in front of the open refrigerator.

Reviews

[Francine · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a pretty standard high school romance kind of story. None of the characters or plot are very memorable. I've read stuff like this a thousand times. It's not my preferred genre, but if it's yours, you could find worse than Snow Drop. (A glowing recommendation, I know.)

Mostly inoffensive. I'm not 100% sure if the two main guys' overprotectiveness is PrObLEmATic or not?, but they can be a bit pushy. Like, Main Love Interest Guy literally says: if you were my girlfriend, I wouldn't let you hang out with Best Friend Guy. It's presented in a dokidoki kind of way, cutesy and romantic, but idk man - it's a big ol' red flag when your S.O. tells you you're not "allowed" to hang out with (any of) your friends.

[Rick Silva · Rating 3 out of 5]

Romance begins to grow between high school student So-Na, and young model Hae-Gi. But just as things are beginning to get interesting at a party, So-Na's old rival Sun-Mi arrives on the scene.

Aside from the introduction of Sun-Mi, the plot in this volume was in something of a holding pattern. The Hae-Gi/So-Na relationship is making tiny bits of progress, but mostly these involve Hae-Gi ignoring basic consent, and So-Na continuing to try to manipulate things.

I did like the way that hints are slowly being given about some sort of connection in the past with So-Na's mother, the author of the book that gave Hae-Gi his name. There are definitely some layers of backstory that will be interesting to uncover, but this volume felt a bit transitional.

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love So-Na's bodyguard he is so funny. Still love the art style and the story so far.

[Pattie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ah, some outdated gender roles, potentially racist undertones, and a bit melodramatic, but I can't stop reading! UGHS

[Ash · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. not offensive in any way, just super boring.

[Kalle Russin · Rating 2 out of 5]

While the artwork is rather pretty, from what I've read so far I've come to the conclusion that Snow Drop just isn't my cup of tea.

[SaturNalia · Rating 3 out of 5]

So-Na's past kidnapping and her guilt over her mother's death is revealed. Her relationship with her father is strained. She has feelings for Hae-Gi but doesn't know how to deal with them. Hae-Gi shows that he's interested in her so I'm not sure why she's pushing him away. Also annoying that she doesn't reveal Ko-Mo's secret to Ha-Da, since she sees how much he likes Ko-Mo. A rival for Hae-Gi's affections turns up, evil but beautiful Sun-Mi. It's nice that Hae-Gi sees through her.

[Nikki Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Romeo And Juliet-esque tale with a modern twist. Beautiful art by a korean artist.

[Sammi Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

SOOO CUTE! Can't wait to order the 3rd one.

[Nicole West Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah the romance gets intense. I really love these two!