킹스메이커 2

King's Maker #2

by Haga, 강지영 (illustrator)

아버지에게 복수심을 품고 그의 모든 것을 증오하는 4황자 볼프강, 현실을 벗어날 수 있을 힘과 황제의 몰락을 원하는 신수혁. 다른 생각을 가지고 같은 꿈을 꾸는 두 사람의 초대형 BL 판타지.

Genres: Manhwa, Manga, Fantasy, Romance, LGBT, Graphic Novels, Historical

312 pages, Paperback

First published August 14, 2018

Reviews

[Gabriel · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐

[Vedeneeva Yulia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Все ще ідеально. Дуже цікаво

[Rosa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally I gave this a try on Tappytoon (it's also available via Lezhin) and soon in paper too, and I loved it. The art is amazing, I loved the drawing and colouring and the story is good if a bit rushed at times. I had some problems with time transition. I don't know if it's due to translation but it was difficult to have a sense of the passing of time because it's not clearly stated through dialogue. Fortunately the authors do a good job showing it through their drawing.
The plot (the review is for the whole series) touch hard themes like pedophilia and a tyrant ruler so this isn't for the faint of heart. I had a very hard time during some parts of the plot. Some of them maybe some people will think they were of no importance, but for me were hard to read, like when the kitten was killed. I can't read about animal death, it makes me truly upset. It's too painful for me, especially cats. And the way it was done, like the cat was of no importance, like it was replaceable, was very disturbing for me. And others were disturbing for very different reasons. All the things that involved the King's "children" were too unsettling to read. The way he was sexually involved with all those children and everyone looked to the other side because he was the King was too much at times. That and Dandellion death, it took me by surprise. I wasn't expecting that, and it was heartbreaking.
I liked how this ended. I liked that Wolfgang wanted to avoid a huge confrontation and I'm looking forward to see how he is going to rebuild the country with Shin's help, because they have a huge job in front of them. I'm going to read Triple Crown to see how their journey ends.

[Jess | jadecanread · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's a really splendid level of tension that radiates out these pages. I am riveted and so engrossed.

Fuck the king.

I love the subtlety, the plot, the dark themes, the highs and the lows. Wolfgang and Shin are so easy to root for.

Recap: Horse race, underdog wins, meet brother 5 and the other brothers, Shin keeping Wolfgang in line during dinner, dancing together at a party, Shin having to go to the king and then Wolfgang giving Shin hickies, king punishing Shin by having him stand in the snow nude. Wolfgang resolving to kill the king but then holding back because Shin tells him to.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, Shin Soohyuk. He is so intelligent but he can also be really dumb sometimes. He reminds me of Kim Dokja from ORV because they're both self sacrificing idiots. Him believing that he doesn't deserve Wolfgang while Wolfgang is literally willing to do anything for him is such an exquisite flavour of angst. The plot in this season was really plotting, if you get what I mean. They've made so much progress from when they overthrew the previous emperor and every day Soohyuk strives to make more progress with legitimising Wolfgang. But of course, there's only so much that he can do and as readers, we got to see Soohyuk coming to terms with the fact that he, too, has limitations.

Sys is a gem though! He's such an interesting character and I really like how he goes for whatever he wants, especially when it comes to men. His interactions with Randolph were hilarious too. Yoosung and Yuri's wedding was a pleasant surprise! It's one of those rare times where the author actually included a lesbian side couple and gave them a happy ending.

[Arielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Couldn't wait until March for the physical copy so I read it online. Really, really good. The near wordless chapter 24 was the standout. Gorgeous artwork and coloring. The framing of each panel was so cinematic and created a sense of motion that made the whole work feel alive and three-dimensional. The drama was dialed up and those last few chapters were incredibly emotional. Highly recommended.

[sandrasliteratur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Auf Deutsch bei papertoons erschienen

Definitiv eine der stärksten Fantasy / Boys Love Reihen aktuell!

King´s maker hat mich einfach komplett umgehauen Schon in Band 1 hat man deutlich gemerkt, dass man es hier mit einem absoluten Fantasyhighlight zu tun hat. Die Welt ist High Fantasy und die Charaktere sind so unglaublich stark und facettenreich, wie ich es bisher kaum gelesen habe. Genau wie der Protagonist Wolfgang die Herzen der Leser:innen für sich gewinnt, so tut er es auch mit den Menschen im Buch.
Besonders spannend war in dem Band seine Begegnung mit den anderen Söhnen des Königs und der mehr als fiese Cliffhanger am Ende. Der Webtoon erzählt auf eine faszinierende und fesselnde Art von der Grausamkeit des Königs und sorgt für eine emotionsgeladene Spannung, die wirklich atemberaubend ist. Definitiv einer meiner absoluten Lieblingstitel und eine ganz große Empfehlung. Die Boys Love ist auch wirklich sehr subtil und slow burn, daher kann ich den Titel auch für Fans von reiner Fantasy, Spannung und royalen Intrigen empfehlen.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series makes me fight for my life 😩 I fucking hate the king with everything in my heart and soul.

I genuinely can’t believe the people in this kingdom just let the king be a pedophile just out in the open. My poor Shin has to scheme just to try not to get raped by the king. Like, I’m gonna be sick. Even worse is the absolute humiliation and physical abuse he’s subjected to once he finally allows himself a crumb of happiness by letting Wolfgang kiss him.

Like, when I say I hate the king… I hate that fucking bastard. I want him to rot in hell. I want Wolfgang to kill him with his bare hands. I want it to be intimate and personal because it’s personal TO ME 🤬

Anyway. I’m once again reminded of why I love this series. I’m glued to the pages as we follow Wolfgang’s attempt at navigating court politics.

P.S. Dandelion is a cutie patootie. He better realize his allegiance lies with Wolfgang, though, or we’re gonna have a big problem 🤨

[Heather’s Reading Bubble · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now I get what everyone was gushing about!!! This was so good!!! I honestly don’t know where to start.

This volume really showcased why both Wolfgang and Shin are doing the things they are doing. Plus honestly the king is such a scumbag that he deserves anything that happens to him and more.

The introduction of Dandelion was not what I was expecting at all but he is too cute and his teary face broke my heart. He deserves the world and I really hope he survives.

That ending!!! I won’t spoil it but I honestly never would’ve guessed. It had me shocked. Genuinely and I need to know what happens next. Oh what a read this was.

[^•^ Liss ^•^ · Rating 5 out of 5]

No hay palabras para describir semejante obra de arte, en dibujo, trama, historia y personajes. Tanto principales como secundarios 💕

[jisung ☆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

gente, yo ya leí todo esto y recién me doy cuenta-

[Ori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simplemente hermoso, toda la saga lo es

[Jezrhen · Rating 5 out of 5]

dandy :(((

[Yasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

2nd read

[Deniz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ay şimdi de bebe katili oldu yeter indirin şu yaşlı bunağı tahttan😖😭😈😈😈

[Asya Pambouc · Rating 4 out of 5]

Currently translating it for a French client and I am scarred for life. Thank you very much.

[clarkeackerman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay so apparenly this is also S1

[Alma nicomio · Rating 5 out of 5]

DIOSSSS ES QUE LANDOSJDOANDK OMG

[Dianavrc · Rating 5 out of 5]

BELLO

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I WAS ALREADY SAD, WHY DID I PLAY THIS SONG?

[synzz · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Irene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ufff el capítulo 24

[Giulia Grassi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Questa storia vivrà rent free nella mia testa per i prossimi 15 anni. Amo tutto, soprattutto i due protagonisti. Dategli un happy ending perché lo meritano troppo, soprattutto Shin

[Wilma Sachiyo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mais trauma, gostaram?!

[Bernice Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just an amazing and engaging piece of art🥰🥰

[Novels and Nummies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg so good

[Aurora · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like I’m in a constant “waiting for it to get good” holding pattern with this one. 😅

[Trice · Rating 5 out of 5]

King's Maker will always have a special place in my heart. This series was so good. I love the politics. I love the character dynamics. It might have gotten a little draggy, but it's still great.