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Barbarities #1
Barbarities I
In this beautiful Boys' Love/BL romance inspired by Renaissance Europe, a dashing viscount tries to woo a serious nobleman!
Lord Montague is a powerful figure in the nation, in need of a bodyguard following a threat to his life. Enter Viscount Adam Canning: a dashing blond-haired nobleman who swears to use his combat skills to protect Lord Montague...and woo anyone who catches his fancy while staying at Lord Montague's estate. When Adam sees Lord Montague's nephew, Joel, Adam is immediately smitten. But Joel is a serious young man, too busy rooting out crime and corruption to fall for Adam's charms. Of course, that just makes Adam want him more! Can Joel stay focused on his lofty ideals, or will he fall for the devilishly handsome viscount?
Lord Montague is a powerful figure in the nation, in need of a bodyguard following a threat to his life. Enter Viscount Adam Canning: a dashing blond-haired nobleman who swears to use his combat skills to protect Lord Montague...and woo anyone who catches his fancy while staying at Lord Montague's estate. When Adam sees Lord Montague's nephew, Joel, Adam is immediately smitten. But Joel is a serious young man, too busy rooting out crime and corruption to fall for Adam's charms. Of course, that just makes Adam want him more! Can Joel stay focused on his lofty ideals, or will he fall for the devilishly handsome viscount?
242 pages, Paperback
First published June 10, 2015
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February 23, 2024
I find reviewing average manga really difficult????
What is there to even say???
This exists.
It told some story that is very forgettable.
I love the art style, and Joel and Adam are sweet but pretty much nothing really happens in this volume and I think I will continue to read it to see what’s up..
But would I recommend?
Probably not at this stage.. It’s just not that interesting? 😂
It is very early on, and seeing the relationship between Joel/adam and the side character king/guard develop could be very good if done correctly!
Pray for this one 🙏🏼
Also pray it gets much more NSFW because it was very tame and I’d like to see some 🍆💦 in later volumes IF IM BEING AN HONEST GAL 💅🏼
Going from manga where dicks are practically main characters to like… 1 taint touch in a whole volume, is so underwhelming 😂😂😂
What is there to even say???
This exists.
It told some story that is very forgettable.
I love the art style, and Joel and Adam are sweet but pretty much nothing really happens in this volume and I think I will continue to read it to see what’s up..
But would I recommend?
Probably not at this stage.. It’s just not that interesting? 😂
It is very early on, and seeing the relationship between Joel/adam and the side character king/guard develop could be very good if done correctly!
Pray for this one 🙏🏼
Also pray it gets much more NSFW because it was very tame and I’d like to see some 🍆💦 in later volumes IF IM BEING AN HONEST GAL 💅🏼
Going from manga where dicks are practically main characters to like… 1 taint touch in a whole volume, is so underwhelming 😂😂😂
October 19, 2023
Joel and Adam are our main characters and the romance centers around them. They couldn't be more different. Joel is solely focused on his work and won't let romance distract him. Adam on the other hand is a playboy, with seemingly everybody falling over him. Except he's met his match with Joel, who rejects his every advance. Which is unlucky for Adam seeing as he's head over heels for Joel.
I enjoyed Adam and Joel's dynamic for the most part. There were plenty of funny moments between them, but there were a few scenes that were yikes. I'm hoping there's less of that in the next volume.
The worldbuilding was interesting and there's also a romance between two secondary characters that caught my attention, and has me excited to learn more about them in the next volume.
The renaissance Europe-esque setting drew me to BARBARITIES I . The art style was great and really captured the period with the backgrounds and character clothing. While the main focus is the 'romance', this volume is steeped in political intrigue. It's presence is there throughout and is building to what I imagine with be explored more in subsequent volumes.
I enjoyed Adam and Joel's dynamic for the most part. There were plenty of funny moments between them, but there were a few scenes that were yikes. I'm hoping there's less of that in the next volume.
The worldbuilding was interesting and there's also a romance between two secondary characters that caught my attention, and has me excited to learn more about them in the next volume.
The renaissance Europe-esque setting drew me to BARBARITIES I . The art style was great and really captured the period with the backgrounds and character clothing. While the main focus is the 'romance', this volume is steeped in political intrigue. It's presence is there throughout and is building to what I imagine with be explored more in subsequent volumes.
March 18, 2023
Loved it!
Slow burn Romance as I like/need it!
Beautiful art style.
This is EXACTLY the kind of romantic graphic novel I'm always trying to find.
Thanks Rosa!
Slow burn Romance as I like/need it!
Beautiful art style.
This is EXACTLY the kind of romantic graphic novel I'm always trying to find.
Thanks Rosa!
February 26, 2023
The art is gorgeous and I'm intrigued by the story so far. And Adam is so funny! Let's see where this goes.
March 7, 2023
Conflicted about this one. I think it has too much non-consensual kissing for me, but at the same time I'm curious to see what happens to the characters. I'm also maybe more interested in the secondary couple. xD I think I might read vol 2 online to see if it's my thing or not, to decide whether to get the physical mangas or not.
Rep: pan main character, ace/mlm (???) main character
Rep: pan main character, ace/mlm (???) main character
January 15, 2023
I adored this one. Adam and Joel are the classic grumpy/sunshine pairing, and while Adam falls for Joel almost immediately, Joel's feelings are definitely a slow-burn. I'm very much rooting for them. Couple this with gorgeous art and a surprisingly complex political plot, and I'm sold.
March 5, 2023
Buddy read w/ Brigi
August 4, 2024
2,5⭐️
I have developed quite a few doubts about this volume: the relationship between the main characters didn’t started in the best way possible and the bi representation (especially since regards one of the two main characters) doesn’t sit quite right for me at the moment (i hope it’ll get better later in the story). I also would like for the characters to be more loveable, since i didn’t get attached to anyone in particular nor am I interested in anyone for now.
The story hasn’t developed too much yet but it’s the first volume, so it’s understandable.
However, I really liked the art style but i’m not sure if i’ll read the subsequent volumes.
I have developed quite a few doubts about this volume: the relationship between the main characters didn’t started in the best way possible and the bi representation (especially since regards one of the two main characters) doesn’t sit quite right for me at the moment (i hope it’ll get better later in the story). I also would like for the characters to be more loveable, since i didn’t get attached to anyone in particular nor am I interested in anyone for now.
The story hasn’t developed too much yet but it’s the first volume, so it’s understandable.
However, I really liked the art style but i’m not sure if i’ll read the subsequent volumes.
March 8, 2026
Los personajes protagonistas me parecen muy interesantes, la verdad, pero admito que me quedé con ganas de más. Puedo ver que la autora está preparando algo más grande con la trama y tengo curiosidad.
June 18, 2023
I adored this manga! I picked it up because at first glance it reminded me of the Nightrunner series by Lyn Flewelling and it does indeed have some similarities. But this isn’t a medieval fantasy, just a medieval romance! There's debauchery and political conspiracies and a rather new culty religion all making trouble for the little kingdom of Lorraine.
Joel is a well-respected advisor to the king, a cutie hiding behind a dusty old wig & beard while Adam is appointed to be his new guard. Flirtation and seduction ensue with Adam leading all their romantic entanglements while Joel stands firm in his belief that he's much to busy to engage in such lewd endeavors. How will things move forward now that Joel's firm rejection has set Adam's promiscuous heart ablaze? I wish I knew too, looks like I'll picking up the next volume!
Joel is a well-respected advisor to the king, a cutie hiding behind a dusty old wig & beard while Adam is appointed to be his new guard. Flirtation and seduction ensue with Adam leading all their romantic entanglements while Joel stands firm in his belief that he's much to busy to engage in such lewd endeavors. How will things move forward now that Joel's firm rejection has set Adam's promiscuous heart ablaze? I wish I knew too, looks like I'll picking up the next volume!
January 29, 2023
- bodyguard/nobleman
- grumpy/sunshine
- slowburn
- western historical
- gorgeous art
- playboy/virgin
TW: there were some scenes that felt a bit too aggressive but nothing explicit happens without consent.
- grumpy/sunshine
- slowburn
- western historical
- gorgeous art
- playboy/virgin
TW: there were some scenes that felt a bit too aggressive but nothing explicit happens without consent.
February 3, 2023
Really unfortunate. The art is gorgeous, but the plot is boring and reverts back to old school yaoi tropes. This manga really just takes the topic of consent and throws it out the window, which really just is not something I like.
July 7, 2023
Where the consent in this manga?! It's so rapey. I wish I didn't buy 2 volumes...
January 20, 2023
Todo iba bien estupendo maravilloso hasta que descubres que el novio del rey es su esclavo y le obligó a *. Eso le ha bajado bastante la puntuación aunque sea trama secundaria.
October 24, 2024
Adorable and sexy slow burn. I enjoy seeing the Viscount struggle with falling for the only person that’s ever rejected his sexual advances and doing whatever he can to get closer to the super reserved lord Montague who is trying to keep the Viscount at a distance and out of his bed lol. Funny seeing the viscounts confusion and not knowing how to handle that lord Montague does not want to have sex with him when everyone else immediately throws themselves at him. The viscount for the first time experiences love, rejection, longing, jealousy and more, thanks to the cute lord Montague who doesn’t understand his own self worth. And lord Montague is having trouble believing the viscount wants more than just sex with him and his flustered reactions to any advances are adorable. Poor viscount is struggling lol. The art is beautiful as well.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 9, 2025
No me desagrada pero tampoco me encanta. Creo que me pilla en un momento donde el aspecto político no me intriga tanto como debería quizá? Idk, pero le eché un vistazo al siguiente volumen y quizá eso cambie so.
Also voy a seguir en gran parte por la pareja secundaria porque me llama muchísimo y le tengo fe, que la principal está bien y tal, aunque algunos comentarios del Adam los voy a ignorar, pero no es lo mismo y siendo como soy pues mi preferencia no es sorpresa tbh.
Also voy a seguir en gran parte por la pareja secundaria porque me llama muchísimo y le tengo fe, que la principal está bien y tal, aunque algunos comentarios del Adam los voy a ignorar, pero no es lo mismo y siendo como soy pues mi preferencia no es sorpresa tbh.
January 22, 2023
4.5 /// i think i’m in love with the art in this
August 29, 2023
I found the plot to be uninteresting and there was no clear indication of consent.
May 12, 2024
Damn. It's good
September 21, 2025
lots of groundwork being laid for a court-intrigue story; curious to where it’ll go. Characters are enjoyable
April 2, 2026
Love a slow burn!
October 13, 2023
Ok I enjoyed it. And the spice was pretty good and the flirting for the side couple was great. I enjoy the side couple a little bit more but they get like 5 pages max probably. I am interested in the main couple and the dynamic is good but the blond guy is a little pushy. SPOILER- basically since the dark haired guy won't date/marry him the blind guy is refusing to be friends at all and has basically ghosted him and started sleeping with other women. I'm not a huge fan of that and him saying he's super in love with him but goes and does that. I'm curious to see how the dark haired guy warms up to him. I know it's a slow burn for him so we shall see.
February 22, 2026
So much fun and SO PRETTY
March 3, 2023
The main character was completely insufferable, cheers
October 28, 2021
Coup de cœur Yaoi ! Vraiment très cool !
October 25, 2023
Picked this up based on the nice art and alternate historical fiction feel, but it's just another yaoi of the rapey category (why is it so hard to find non-rapey BL?!?).
A paper-thin plot serves as the excuse to feature a beautiful but incredibly immature, promiscuous pansexual bodyguard assigned to a young lord. The bodyguard becomes lustfully infatuated with Lord Montague and proceeds to force intense kisses and groping on him in a constant drive to get him in bed. At one point he spends a short time in prison, where he basically sleeps (and cheerfully rapes - and this is treated as a joke) his way to the top, and all those dudes send him love letters after. *facepalm*
Then we get a side-plot with some other dude from some other court who is creepily sexy with his manservant/slave, but I had lost interest by then. It's a shame that art so good didn't get writing or world-building strong enough to support it.
Content warnings: sexual harrassment, rape (treated as humorous)
A paper-thin plot serves as the excuse to feature a beautiful but incredibly immature, promiscuous pansexual bodyguard assigned to a young lord. The bodyguard becomes lustfully infatuated with Lord Montague and proceeds to force intense kisses and groping on him in a constant drive to get him in bed. At one point he spends a short time in prison, where he basically sleeps (and cheerfully rapes - and this is treated as a joke) his way to the top, and all those dudes send him love letters after. *facepalm*
Then we get a side-plot with some other dude from some other court who is creepily sexy with his manservant/slave, but I had lost interest by then. It's a shame that art so good didn't get writing or world-building strong enough to support it.
Content warnings: sexual harrassment, rape (treated as humorous)
March 12, 2025
Me encantó!!!
La dinámica entre los protagonistas es muy chistosa porque son completamente opuestos, Joel es un tipo serio centrado en su trabajo mientras que Adam es una persona super coqueta y encantadora. Ya quiero ver cómo evoluciona la relación de este par, por ahora solo puedo decir: Adam!!! No renuncies a Joel >:(
Al principio estaba un tanto confundido con la trama política, pero luego lo fueron explicando mejor. Es interesante el conflicto entre dos formas de gobierno.
También quiero saber qué pasará con la pareja secundaria y su reino.
PD: a parte de una trama interesante y del romance, el estilo de dibujo es precioso!!! Se ve bastante detallado lo cual ayuda al contexto de la historia.
Relectura 2025
Me he reído mucho con la pareja principal 🤭
Ahora entiendo mejor el conflicto político.
La dinámica entre los protagonistas es muy chistosa porque son completamente opuestos, Joel es un tipo serio centrado en su trabajo mientras que Adam es una persona super coqueta y encantadora. Ya quiero ver cómo evoluciona la relación de este par, por ahora solo puedo decir: Adam!!! No renuncies a Joel >:(
Al principio estaba un tanto confundido con la trama política, pero luego lo fueron explicando mejor. Es interesante el conflicto entre dos formas de gobierno.
También quiero saber qué pasará con la pareja secundaria y su reino.
PD: a parte de una trama interesante y del romance, el estilo de dibujo es precioso!!! Se ve bastante detallado lo cual ayuda al contexto de la historia.
Relectura 2025
Me he reído mucho con la pareja principal 🤭
Ahora entiendo mejor el conflicto político.
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May 24, 2023Abandoned. Couldn't get into it
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