so i usually skip series with the "gore" and "sexual violence" tags, but the art was just too cute. i ended up reading everyone's comments here and on the main page first and decided to go for it!!!
i was not disappointed!!
as far as the gore/sexual violence tag goes -- yeah there are some pages that conveyed the sinister tone and implications well, but the author did their best in making it pretty palpable. for anyone reading this and thinking about reading the series, i think it's worth giving it a shot. the first 3 chapters should give you a good litmus test on whether you think you can handle the series but I'd say most of the "bad" stuff is in the earlier parts anyway. the rest of the time, it's fluffy between Marie and Aki.
i think most authors tend to shy away from these types of dark themes, or they do them for the shock value usually, but I felt that the story told here was quite respectful.

overall i'm glad it was a happy ending. they really deserve it!!!!!!!