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The Reaper and The Waiting: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel

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Un Mietitore e un'anima misteriosa che lo segue ovunque. Un mistero da risolvere. Tristi ricordi andati perduti. Cosa sarà successo fra loro due? Star Comics presenta, in collaborazione con Jundo, l'edizione cartacea dell'emozionante webcomic di Jayessart, una delle autrici più popolari della piattaforma WEBTOON! Un delicato Boys' Love dalle tinte acquerello che toccherà i vostri cuori.

288 pages, Paperback

Expected publication May 5, 2026

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Profile Image for Krysta ꕤ.
1,056 reviews911 followers
January 11, 2026
4.5 ☆

”I would rather be hurt than live deprived.”

oh, my heart.. this made me feel all the emotions in such a short amount of time. a beautiful love story that spans across lifetimes, following two souls that were torn apart but will always find one another again. i loved the imagery and the gorgeous art style. Ruo Yang going on his grim reaper duties, all while being accompanied by spirit Song Weili was so sweet.. also, love the dog 🤍

many thanks to NetGalley, the author and Webtoon book Group for the arc, all opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Laura Costantini.
Author 48 books97 followers
November 24, 2024
Disegni meravigliosi. Storia struggente. Una graphic novel che è pura poesia.
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1,304 reviews85 followers
November 14, 2025
4.5
It was the coloring and how it matches the vibe of the situation which captured me first, this and the romantic ancient-China setting. I would have followed the webtoon even without understanding the words – but it would have been a pity to not understand the story even while for a long time it's a sad romance where you had to hope that there is a happy ending eventually.

It's starting with the Chinese version of a reaper. Don't know if the author made it up but he's not the skeleton with a scythe like in the West. Here a soul under certain conditions can choose between a 60 year contract as a reaper or being send into his next life. During that period he's not allowed to remember his past life and that makes it difficult for Weili to follow Ruo Yang but he follows him nonetheless always hoping that his lover remembers, that he wants to remember, that Weili is able to tell him what really happened, that he still loves him. We already suspect that their past had a tragic end and the snippets we get in cold harsh winter colors show a heart-breaking tale of 2 princes and a scheming king and it's understandable why Ruo Yang harbors that feeling that he doesn't want to remember.

As sad and tragic as their story is it's quietened down into a melancholy vibe by the artist and then there is also the reaper's companion, a sassy black dog who's always able to light up the mood. So despair is only showing her toolkit from time to time but is never able to take over the story. If you like to indulge yourself with romantic melancholy with impunity where sadness is balanced by a smile then you will like this story … and do not fear, there is a happy ending and if you stay until the epilogue, it's not even the bitter-sweet variety but a real one even I believe and consent to.
Profile Image for Jesse.
26 reviews4 followers
February 11, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and Wattpad Webtoon Book Group for accepting me as arc reader for The Reaper and The Waiting. 💗🫧

I really loved the art, it was gorgeous and really comfortable to look at. The story was simple but good, and I really liked the fact that they choose to be together each life. It was easy to read, and warmth lingered after I was done reading it.
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103 reviews24 followers
April 30, 2025
Everything by this author is beautiful! I finished this last year but forgot it has a physical book now, so yay, I can mark it as complete here. Please check out her other comics if you like this. They are so well done 🫶🏻
Profile Image for lozza.
267 reviews13 followers
January 15, 2026
The art style is phenomenal. The character designs are amazing, but what really stood out to me was the beautiful, ethereal backgrounds, giving the story an otherworldly quality.

I did feel a bit confused at the beginning of the story and wish the circumstances had been explained more clearly. However, I quickly grew invested in the yearning between Waiting and Reaper, which the author conveyed beautifully. The overall story is soft and sweet, perfectly fitting the art style.

The pacing worked well overall, and I finished this in just two sittings. However, a time jump near the end felt jarring and ultimately made the ending seem rushed. I think including a few brief scenes during the time skip would have helped convey the passage of time more clearly - maybe a short scene for each year that passed.

Overall, I really enjoyed this and would be interested in seeing more stories about these characters.


Thank you to Netgalley for sending me a copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review
Profile Image for Noe.
281 reviews1 follower
July 12, 2025
This has to be one of the most beautiful art styles I’ve ever encountered. The story was so so good too but the art left me speechless. Wow, I fear I will have to buy the physical edition too, I need this is my book collection 😂
Dog stole the show I have to say

12/7 reread time because I bought the physical copy and this is still one of the most beautiful art style I’ve ever encountered. 5 stars confirmed once again
Profile Image for Frank Chillura (OhYouRead).
1,727 reviews80 followers
October 6, 2025
Oh!👏🏼My!👏🏼GAWD!👏🏼 Can we talk about soul crushing agony for a second? Because that is what I was just put through. The pain of watching lovers ripped apart by war, greed and a need for power and the loss being so great that they have to find each other again for answers on why.

Not only was this so heartbreaking, but it mended the little cracks in my heart that it put there!! The Reaper and the Waiting follow two characters, a reaper and a lost soul, as they travel the world collecting souls and falling in love. One of them remembers their past, while the other only gets glimpses and flashes of visions that maybe could have been him.

Both of them hold still have their last scars to show how they died, matching necklaces across their necks. As the story progresses, we get to see what actually happened and it is incredibly sad. (Please check your triggers) But at the same time, this story is about finding the person you love across every plain of existence. Whether you believe in soulmates, the red string of fate, the afterlife, or reincarnation, after finishing this, I definitely believe in love.
Profile Image for Rebecca.
731 reviews
February 6, 2026
I love that these webtoons are coming out in print. There are so many amazing works there that are so worthy of the attention. This is definitely one of them. Even had I still been on Webtoons (just haven't had the time between reading all my books and everything else), there's no guarantee I would have ever found this, and that would have been so sad. This graphic novel is so amazing.

This was so romantic, shocking, sad, tragic, heart-wrenching and heart-warming. Pretty much goes through every single emotion you can think of. Anger at the obvious villians of the story.

I would definitely recommend this.

Thanks so much to NetGalley for the free Kindle book. My review is voluntarily given, and my opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Katelynn.
5 reviews1 follower
January 4, 2026
- ARC Received on Netgalley in exchange for honest review.-

I haven’t read a webtoon in a few years now, but this webtoon has made me want to read a lot more. I didn’t really know what to expect going into this comic. I really just chose to read it because from the cover, the art looked pretty, and they name-dropped Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, which I loved a lot.

Despite not knowing exactly what I was expecting, I feel it really exceeded my expectations. The art is absolutely stunning and has a very whimsical, dreamy vibe to it that really drew me in and made me not want to put it down. The plot itself I also found very beautiful, and it really held my interest. When it comes to afterlife stuff, specifically, I feel like it can either be very sad or very touching. As someone who’s not a big fan of sad things, I found that this was definitely much more touching and kind of had me in awe at some points.

Really, my only complaint is that I wish it were longer because I would’ve loved to read more. I definitely intend to buy a copy for myself when it gets physically released.
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25 reviews
December 9, 2025
ITS ON GOODREADS 🎉

update 12.9.25

I WANTED TO GET THIS IN PHYSICAL FORM SO BADLY BUT I MISSED THE PREODER WINDOW AND COULDNT BE CAUGHT WITH A BL BOOK. VERY SAD BUT I SHALL SOMEDAY ACQUIRE A HARDCOVER ❤️❤️😛😛
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468 reviews237 followers
December 21, 2025
4⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I really enjoyed this webtoon! It had a beautiful story, with equally as beautful illustrations.

As a note, I would not recommend reading this on your phone, it would be easier on an e-reader of some sort because the typeface was very fine, and every page has a watermark to prevent duplication, making it a struggle to read.
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268 reviews13 followers
July 12, 2025
Una favola molto bella e poetica, mi sono commossa. Peccato che sia così corta, avrei preferito un maggiore approfondimento dei personaggi, ma l’ho adorata 🥰
Profile Image for Gaia Rolando.
64 reviews1 follower
May 29, 2025
Se siete alla ricerca di un boys love con atmosfere eteree ed una storia dolce e malinconica allo stesso tempo questo titolo edito Star Comics in collaborazione con Jundo fa al caso vostro!✨

"The reaper and the waiting" è un volume unico che segue le vicende di un mietit0re incaricato di raccogliere le an1me delle persone defunt3 e che non ricorda nulla della sua vita passata.
Quest'ultimo viene seguito da uno spirito che si fa chiamare "Aspetto", il quale sembra provare un legame affettivo molto forte verso il ragazzo.🤍

Perchè Aspetto segue il mietitore? Lo scopriremo nel corso dei capitoli, passando tra flashback e ricordi di una vita che non sembra essere stata vissuta sulla propria pelle, delle memorie lontane.

Ho apprezzato moltissimo l'aura onirica e sognante che gira attorno a questa graphic novel, rende giustizia agli argomenti trattati e le vicende illustrate nelle varie tavole.
Scene delicate ed ironiche vengono alternate ad elementi più mal1nconici ed oscur1, trasmettendo al meglio le emozioni dei vari personaggi.✨

Uno dei punti forti della storia sono proprio le illustrazioni, le espressioni del viso dei personaggi sono "dense" e cristalline.
I disegni a piena pagina riescono a dare giustizia al tratto elegante e dettagliato dell'autrice. 
Lo scorrere degli anni, del tempo e delle stagioni, tutti questi elementi vengono scanditi dalle varie illustrazioni e dall'Amore, genuino e sincero che diventa sempre più forte tra i due ragazzi.
Leggetelo con calma, immergetevi e perdetevi tra le pagine, sono dei veri gioiellini che riescono a trasmettere una perfetta sensazione agrodolce di calore.🤍

Questo racconto gira attorno, in maniera indiretta, alla leggenda cinese del "filo rosso del destino".
Vita, m0rte e rinascita, i nostri protagonisti passano attraverso tutte queste fasi, perdendosi e ritrovandosi, tenendo sempre accesa la scintilla della speranza.🌱
Profile Image for Nicole.
263 reviews36 followers
January 26, 2026
One of my favorite things about webtoons and graphic novels, as I’m sure is the case for a lot of people, is getting to see new and beautiful art on every page.

The Reaper and the Waiting is no exception to beautiful art—the cover instantly dre me in and the art throughout was exceptional to go with a beautiful story.

Reaper and Waiting, two souls lost to circumstance and the power hungry nature of those surrounding them. They were lovers in life, two princes who found love before being utterly betrayed, leading to their deaths.

I love a “we will find each other in every life” trope. Starcrossed lovers, soulmates beyond worlds. When it’s good, it hits perfectly.

What this story contains is Waiting, the spirit who remembers his past, but can’t inform his Reaper less they both be scattered to extermination by The Powers That Be. Reaper has no memories of his past and is less inclined to want them returned, preferred to be reincarnated fresh and not have any trialing memories of his first life. Waiting is here trying to convince him in so few words, that he should want to remember the people who loved him so that they might find each other in their next lives.

It’s simple and beautiful. The characters are well done and emotionally driven. We even get a silly little dog companion. I got emotional over another fallen reaper—it was a beautifully crafted story. I’m excited to see more from this creator in the future!

Thank you NetGalley for the copy to review!
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302 reviews8 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 26, 2026
Reaper, along with his companion, Dog, spends his days sending souls to the afterlife. But when Reaper meets the spirit of Waiting, he feels an immediate connection. And so Waiting joins Reaper and Dog as they continue their journey. While Reaper prefers to live his existence in ignorance, Waiting, who knows Reaper and their pasts but is unable to tell him, stresses the importance of knowing who you were before, and who you may have known, in an effort to try and get Reaper to remember on his own. And as the two become closer and closer, Reaper must reconcile with his wariness and feelings for Waiting.

This was such a lovely and cute story! 🩷 I fell in love with it immediately. Originally a graphic novel on Webtoons, The Reaper and the Waiting will now be a physical graphic novel coming out on May 5, 2026. And I can’t wait to get my hands on it. The artwork was GORGEOUS! 🩷 I was really blown away by how beautiful it was; I could stare at each page for hours just absorbing everything; the colours, the landscapes, the characters, every little detail.

I really enjoyed the story! Though there were a few moments that felt a bit confusing to me, overall it was clear to understand. The plot was also really interesting; I had a hard time putting it down because I constantly wanted to know what was going to happen, or what happened in the past. There are a lot of flashback scenes that provide more context and reveal some intriguing answers 👀

Lastly, I LOVED THE CHARACTERS!!!! 🩷 Reaper, Waiting, and Dog are amazing and I love them. Dog especially was SO FUNNY lol, I loved his humour. Reaper was kind of broody but kind, and Waiting was SO SWEET GAHHHH. Ok anyway lol.

Overall, I loved this and I highly recommend it and I can’t wait for it to come out into the world! 🩷 Thank you Webtoon Unscrolled and NetGalley for the ARC!
Profile Image for Cody.
255 reviews26 followers
December 18, 2025
I didn't super love the story but I LOVED the art. Genuinely so stunning.

The Reaper and the Waiting is a very short read and I am not sure it worked as a well-rounded story, but it did work as a piece of art. Every panel was beautifully rendered and you can tell how much love the creator put into this. The characters themselves felt a bit shallow and it felt like there was so much more that needed to be said that wasn't because of the medium. Because of this, the flow of the story felt quite clunky. But I still am amazed by the art.

2 stars for the story / 5 stars for the art

Thank you to WEBTOON and NetGalley for the ARC!
Profile Image for Laura.
2,178 reviews76 followers
January 13, 2026
I received an advance copy from the publisher via Netgalley for review purposes; this in no way influences my review.

I was drawn to The Reaper and the Waiting because of the ethereal quality of the cover, and I do love reincarnation love stories. I’ve sadly read too many reincarnation cyclical love stories that end in tragedy over and over, but happily this does not do that. This is such a sweet story and I loved the way the past was revealed to the reader. This felt surprisingly soft for a story of death, but that’s the best way I can describe it. The art is such a perfect style for the story and all around gave me so many warm feelings.
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144 reviews6 followers
February 4, 2026
Absolutely beautiful! The Reaper and the Waiting is a stunning work of art with brilliant, colorful visual language and a compelling story with so much heart. It’s a love story that bridges eras, defies destinies, and transcends time life and death. The characters are so adorable and loveable, I don’t feel ready to let them go!

- Star-crossed / forbidden love
- Syrupy sweet romance
- Historical & cultural
- Canine companion
- Mutual hopeless crushing
- Spiritual lore

Did I mention the art is incredible? I would frame some of these pages. Holy cow.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and January Sun for the opportunity to read this! All opinions are my own ❤️
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50 reviews
January 11, 2025
Una storia semplice, ma decisamente incisiva nella sua immensa dolcezza, grazie allo stile dell'autrice che sicuramente mi ha catturato fin dal primo momento. Ho adorato quest'opera fin dalla prima pagina! Davvero tenera come storia (no spoiler 👀), anche se, in alcune parti, nostalgica e quasi triste. I due protagonisti (o forse, è meglio dire tre?) hanno dei caratteri notevolmente differenti, ma sono stati capaci di catturarmi (e addolcirmi) tutti e tre come pochi.
Sicuramente una piacevole scoperta, consigliato a chi cerca una storia che trasmetta del vero comfort 💚🤲🏻
Profile Image for sam ☾.
51 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
February 7, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
ARC provided by NetGalley
I can definitely see why this would be suggested for fans of Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation. This is a story about a love that spans across lifetimes. Reaper has to complete a 60-year sentence—his past forgotten—while Waiting is by his side, fully aware of their past. Given the format, the pacing is quite fast but it doesn't diminish the impact of the story.
Profile Image for Liv Knight.
141 reviews2 followers
January 6, 2026
ugh this was SO GOOD!!!! i ate this up. i loved it so much. the art was stunning and it really matched the whimsy of the story. the characters were so sweet and tragic and i felt really connected to them in this. the story was so unique and such a cool concept. overall this was very beautiful and moving and i quite liked it.
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66 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 9, 2026
First of all thank you to NetGalley and Webtoon for providing me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.


Second of all, wow! What a story! The art blew me away, it was absolutely gorgeous. The story itself was emotional, pulling at your heart strings and bringing you along for a journey of love and loss. I found the entire story arc to be satisfying and I enjoyed the ending.
Profile Image for Cecilia.
359 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 20, 2026
Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this story!

In complete honesty I wasn't a huge fan of the art for this story but I loved the story itself so much I was able to overlook that. I did love that this was a one shot but wished it could have been a little longer to show more of their time as the "reaper and waiting" I loved the dog too. he was probably my favorite
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755 reviews4 followers
January 18, 2026
Part of my resolution for 2026 is to try and read more webcomics, and this is one I remember well from a handful of years before that I never wound up finishing. I'm so happy that it's still available to read now as it's a gorgeous story. The artwork is truly breathtaking, memorable for multiple years, and is the perfect medium for the story it's telling; two lost loves reuniting after the end, one as a Reaper with no memories and one as a spirit who's unable to tell him.

Truly a beautiful read and very glad it's my start for the year!
Profile Image for ⋆Aree⋆.
560 reviews67 followers
February 6, 2026
3.5✨

Es una historia tragica pero con un final feliz (que bueno jajaja), el arte es muy bonito y ellos dos son muy bellos 🤧🤍
Me encantó que haya una mascota tipo sombra molestandolos con sus bromas hacia ellos por estar de coquetos



Thanks netgalley for the arc
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