Wednesday, 9 March 2016

YAOI REVIEW: TOTALLY CAPTIVATED SIDE STORIES: TOTALLY PEEKING UNDER THE SHEETS 1


Totally Captivated Side Stories: Totally Peeking Under the Sheets 1
Art/Story: Hajin Yoo
Genre: Boy's Love
Rating: 18+
Publisher: NETCOMICS
Reviewed by: Sandra Scholes

Synopsis:
We all remember what happened in the original manga series of Totally Captivated, but what was life like for Ewon and Mookyul after the main story got left behind? Here, Vol. 1 has two chapters, How to Live with a Total Beast and Totally Peeking Under the Sheets.

Review:
Back in the previous novels, Mookyul was the dominant partner in their relationship, he got to have his wicked way with Ewon whenever he wanted, and Ewon had to accept that his boss was a randy lover who wanted him several times a day - whether he liked it or not! Ewon wanted him, he loved him even though he didn't like to show it, but now that they are truly in a relationship, Ewon wants him to back off a little as his new job has him working his ass off.

When Ewon suggests they take a bit of time apart while he gets used to his new job's responsibilities, he is surprised to notice his lover does just that - which is strange for Mookyul as he's normally so forceful. What transpires is an Ewon who doesn't know what is going on until he realises Mookyul loves him, and tells him so, so why would Ewon want to brush him aside? This is the usual fare with most yaoi manga, as the uke never wants to admit he is in love with his mate. This can be disastrous, as it could be here, but it's fun just to watch what happens.

As usual, Ewon is the shy observer, but he's not one for standing any nonsense, not when it comes to his work, yet he also finds himself regretting what he said to him that night now that he knows how much he loves him. Pain, heartache, and comical situations. Readers will find them all here and enjoy the interplay between the characters right to the end.


Summary: Sweet, passionate and well worth the wait!