This was a very fun manga! It felt different than most of the stories I've read a.d was rather refreshing too! I am hoping this story continues because it truly has a lot of potential. It seemed to have a natural flow and didn't seem rushed at all

"SubZero, Vol. 1" by Junepurrr is a captivating blend of romance, political intrigue, and fantasy that grips you from the very first page. The story follows Princess Clove of the Cerulean Dragon clan, who must marry her sworn enemy, Prince Kyro of the Crimson Dragon clan, to secure peace for her people. This union, however, is fraught with tension and hidden secrets.

The narrative is rich with well-developed characters and an engaging plot. Princess Clove is a strong and relatable heroine, determined to protect her clan despite the personal sacrifices she must make. Prince Kyro, initially perceived as a ruthless adversary, reveals layers of complexity that make their evolving relationship all the more intriguing.

Junepurrr's art is stunning, vividly bringing to life the world of dragons, clans, and political maneuvering. The expressions and actions of the characters are beautifully rendered, adding depth to the story. The tension between Clove and Kyro is palpable, making their interactions charged and compelling.

The storyline is well-paced, with each chapter leaving you eager for more. The delicate balance of power, the looming threat of war, and the burgeoning attraction between the protagonists create a dynamic and unpredictable plot. Clove's secret adds an element of mystery that keeps the reader hooked.

While the main plot focuses on the political marriage and its ramifications, the graphic novel also delves into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and identity. The supporting characters add richness to the narrative, each with their own motivations and backstories that enhance the main plot.

"SubZero, Vol. 1" is a must-read for fans of fantasy and romance. Junepurrr has crafted a story that is both visually stunning and emotionally engaging, making it a standout graphic novel. The intricate world-building and complex characters make this volume a compelling introduction to what promises to be an epic series.

The war between two dragon clans is neverending. Clove needs to do what is best for her people. As the last remaining heir of her clan, she agrees to a political marriage to the heir of the enemy clan.

There is no love between them initially, but discovering a secret makes them form an unlikely alliance.

The relationship between them is compilated enough, only adding to it are people working tirelessly to destroy the fragile peace between the kingdom and continue the war.

I love the art style, it is gorgeous, but I didn't like the story so much.

Now while the art style is absolutely gorgeous and I did enjoy the book itself I think it could’ve done with a little more backstory and if it was longer I would’ve had more time to get to know the characters (but I do understand as the story originally came from WEBTOON) it’s mostly just them meeting and then the vibes it feels very much like an introduction book which it really is but it wouldn’t hurt to have some more information thrown in there.

I really loved the graphics and the colors used - so beautiful! The story was very fun and the characters have some depth to them. I can't wait to read Volume 2!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Oni Press, and Junepurrr for the opportunity to read an Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

4.25 stars! This story is seriously everything I love and want in a fantasy/romance with the bonus of amazing artwork to bring the story to life! I LOVE marriage of convenience when done well and this is perfect. The tension between Clove and Kyro is fantastic and their chemistry is palpable from the get-go.

I love love love the art and style of SubZero. The colors and details are phenomenal and it’s just so beautiful to look at. I’ve read this comic on Webtoon and I loved seeing the little revisions and changes in this edition! The comic translates very well into this edition for publication, and I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy as I’m sure it will translate even better in print.

The artwork of the dragons alone is worthy of the highest of praises, the colors whenever both the Crimson and Azure dragons are in a scene are fascinating and complement each other so well.

This volume of the story does a great job of setting a solid framework for the rest of the series. We’re introduced to the main characters, and the main problems they are facing, and we meet various, fun side characters and their storylines as well. The series gets even better in the episodes beyond this volume, can’t wait to see the rest of the volumes to come!

Thank you Oni Press and NetGalley for the e-ARC!

3.75/5✨

SubZero Vol one

📖 via E Arc

Firstly I’d like to thank NetGalley And the publisher for allowing me the reader the ability to have an advanced reader copy.

I love a good graphic novel, I saw dragons and beautiful character art and I really didn’t need much more to submit a request.

SubZero follows our two main characters Clove a Cerulian dragon, the last of her line and Cyro the crimson dragon, her enemy.

At the beginning of this graphic novel Clove is basically backed into a corner of a political marriage to end a 300yr war, they take the trek into enemy territory and things get slippery.

Cyro is a baddass and forced into a position of power. Full of dominate energy he pulls out the strength Clove has been hiding within herself.

This was a great introduction to the characters and world building as a first volume in a series. I look forward to seeing how the rest of the series develops!

Gorgeous illustrations, interesting storyline, I'll be interested in continuing this webtoon turned book as the series continues.

Reading this off the webtoon app was such a delight! What an intriguing story, worth buying the book whole!

I haven't read anything in comic format for a while, until now that I've read SubZero Vol. 1 and I can say that it is an excellent example within its genre: the illustrations are magnificent, the story is very attractive, the characters are very well designed and developed. In short, I really enjoyed reading this book.
My favorite characters? Clover, of course, Aaron, Zephyr and Kyro.
What I didn't like? The time I will have to wait to read the next volume.
I thank the author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
The opinion I have expressed above is based solely on what I think and feel about this book

An amazing true enemies to lovers story!!
Possibly fated Mates?!
Magic, dragons, assassins, secret society, royalty.

Everything to make a great story!!

I've followed this story on Webtoons and happy to see it here on NetGalley!

Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for an advanced copy of this book.

What I liked:
There were tropes in here that are some favourites of mine like enemies to lovers and marriage of convenience. The artwork is lovely and I appreciate that it's in full colour.

What I didn't like:
I thought more was going to happen in this volume. There's a lot of backstory needed for this story but we only got the bare minimum. I also wanted more from the tropes I mentioned above. The enemies part seems like it's going to be incredibly short lived.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

SubZero is such a fun story to read. Enemies to lovers and dragons?? I'm here, I'm committed, take my money.

I remember reading this when it first aired on Webtoon. Fell in love with it then and re-fell in love with it again. Good story with great characters to flesh out.

Clove is a princess who bears the azure dragon. Kyro is a prince who bears the crimson dragon. Together they hope to end a 300-year war. This book contains the first three parts of what is already becoming a very enthralling story. Clove comes from a small kingdom where she rules as a princess alongside her uncle who has been caring for her since her mother's death. She comes to meet Kyro by way of his sister who went to the azure kingdom to form a treaty and decided to convince clove to marry Kyro to secure the alliance between the kingdoms and end this war. This is gearing up to be an enemies-to-lovers story in all the right ways. You can sense the romantic tension between the two, but both are also very stubborn.

So far we can see why Kyro is having trust issues. His council and mother are both plotting to use him for their own means. His sister seems to be doing whatever she can to keep him safe and urge him to trust clove as an ally.

Clove is having some internal struggles, figuring out her feelings and coping with her past.

Clove is a dragon who cant shift from her form to her dragon form, Kyro realizes this when he sees her markings. However when he consults with his crimson dragon in the dream state, "Red" implores him to look past the faded marks as she "has fangs" and is as dangerous as he is.

Im really looking forward to the next installment. I want to see the two of them come together to break the barriers that they both have down and bring the people of both kingdoms together to end a war that has took so much from all of them.

Thank you @OniPress !

It took me a minute to finish this one, but only because I got distracted by my physical copies of books and I only had this digitally. But it was soooo good!!! I was interested from the start with Clove being betrothed to Kyro in order to stop the current war, which has been going on for some time. The characters are volatile together and it’s so much fun reading each of their scenes that they have together. Especially that first one!!! So exciting!!

I also love the dragon aspect of the graphic novel as it’s very interesting and unique. I also have a soft spot for Zephyr and Aaron. I love Kharis too because she’s so fierce!!! I definitely don’t like Kirra, but maybe I just don’t know her well enough yet. Otherwise, I thought almost all the characters were fun and intriguing to read about.

And the art is so fabulous!!! The colors and attention to detail just about did me in!! It’s seriously a gorgeous read and I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to pick it up!! Each character is beautiful in their own way and the scenery is lovely as well.

I highly recommend this to graphic novel lovers who enjoy dragons, slow burn romance, and passion. Lots of wonderful passion!! This story will hook you and have you yearning for the next installation in the series.

In a last attempt at peace, Clove, the last princess of a near-extinct Dragon clan, is forced into a political marriage with an enemy Prince. Sacrificing herself for the well-being of her country.

The Azure dragon clan has been at war with the Crimson dragon clan for the last 300 years, and unfortunately for the Azure dragons, they are losing. Its territory has been devastated by constant conflicts, its people are starving.

An arranged marriage between Prince Kyro of the Crimson dragons clan and Princess Clove of the Azure dragons seems to be the solution, but will it be?

Political interests and personal vendettas get in the way of the long-awaited peace and both Princess Clove and Prince Kyro must play their cards well because although they hold the titles of Prince and Princess, the truth is that they do not have the necessary power or influence, so they must look for allies.

But how to know who they can trust? How to make sure the people around them are friends or foe?

And socio-political issues aside, there's the fact that for better or worse, Kyro and Clove are married, so they must know and find a way to get along.

What could possibly go wrong…? A lot of stuff, let me tell you.

This is the first volume of the webtoon comic of the same name and covers the first 25 chapters in its print version, but on the webtoon platform the comic is already in its 190+ chapter, which is great!

Thanks to Netgally and Oni Press for this excellent ARC. It's a great story involving political turmoil and a beautiful love story between enemies. And let's do not forget the artist's magnificent skills.

I absolutely loved this!

I found the story intriguing, two clans being at war for over 300 years with plans to end the war by bringing the Crimson Prince and the Azure Princess together in matrimony. Of course, not everyone is happy with this plan.

Then the art is amazing. Each page, each panel was a thing of beauty. I really loved the design of the dragons.

I finished this in a day and cannot wait for the next one!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I enjoyed this book and think you will to.

This one grabbed my attention after I read Fourth Wing but also a Manga fan. Plus a red haired MFC, YES absolutely. The characters do not like each other, I would not say entirely enemies to lovers, but haters to lovers. You have two stubborn MCs, and living in a world where choices are more controlled on outcomes versus what they desire, does not mean eventually they do not find them among the pushed choices. The art style is absolutely gorgeous you have the vivid color choices, and the writing is not overly draw out but put more details in the art. Definitely draws you in, and the story line is what sinks you further. I would highly recommend, and it was a great more mature read. Not too childish, it was honestly perfection.