lottolotto
U.S.A
This review may contain spoilers
One of the greatest love stories of this era of BLs.
A lot of BLs prior to ATOTS had driving factors to their appeal. Some relied on the actors delivering heartstopping roles, while others used the story and plot to deliver a banger of a series. Yet, ATOTS has something that those that came before it lacked: a desire to connect and feel loved.
Tian's rich boy ways and the events before the transplant makes you hate him. He's someone that should not have been redeemed and would make you feel like he is undeserving of that help. Even he knows it. But like Tian, we get to see that he is in fact a redeemable person, despite not having the actual skills to prove it. Leaving his life of comfort and happiness, he embarks on a journey to pay tribute to the person who gave him a chance at a second life. Much like a lot of Eastern philosophies, our redemptions are our truest self.
What makes this story good is that Tian shows us how much he wants to learn and prove to others that while he was the part of the reason for Torfun's early death, he wants to find redemption. It's a story of finding oneself and learning about the discomforts of the outside world. Not everything is easy and we must learn from our past.
On the other side, you have the "Chief" Phupa who has seen first hand the dangers of the real world and knows that one must stick together, espically in a community. He is tough and well respected, loved by the elders and the youth. He embodies a sense of "fatherly" vibes, coupled with his protective nature. At first, one would think Phupa and Tian wouldn't belong (typical). But, Phupa starts to see that redemption within Tian. He knows that while he might have more status and safety, he is willing to risk and learn in order to prove to others he too can make a difference.
This BL came to me at a time when I myself was thinking about my future, specifically wanting to teach. I saw myself in Tian (minus the rich and snob). I wanted to desperately prove to others and myself that I can do things on my own. That I wasn't weak. Phupa is like the ideal man, who will do what he can to protect all while allowing you to grow and be confident.
Kudos to this amazing story! EarthMix is one of my favorite couples.
Tian's rich boy ways and the events before the transplant makes you hate him. He's someone that should not have been redeemed and would make you feel like he is undeserving of that help. Even he knows it. But like Tian, we get to see that he is in fact a redeemable person, despite not having the actual skills to prove it. Leaving his life of comfort and happiness, he embarks on a journey to pay tribute to the person who gave him a chance at a second life. Much like a lot of Eastern philosophies, our redemptions are our truest self.
What makes this story good is that Tian shows us how much he wants to learn and prove to others that while he was the part of the reason for Torfun's early death, he wants to find redemption. It's a story of finding oneself and learning about the discomforts of the outside world. Not everything is easy and we must learn from our past.
On the other side, you have the "Chief" Phupa who has seen first hand the dangers of the real world and knows that one must stick together, espically in a community. He is tough and well respected, loved by the elders and the youth. He embodies a sense of "fatherly" vibes, coupled with his protective nature. At first, one would think Phupa and Tian wouldn't belong (typical). But, Phupa starts to see that redemption within Tian. He knows that while he might have more status and safety, he is willing to risk and learn in order to prove to others he too can make a difference.
This BL came to me at a time when I myself was thinking about my future, specifically wanting to teach. I saw myself in Tian (minus the rich and snob). I wanted to desperately prove to others and myself that I can do things on my own. That I wasn't weak. Phupa is like the ideal man, who will do what he can to protect all while allowing you to grow and be confident.
Kudos to this amazing story! EarthMix is one of my favorite couples.
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