Ahhhh!! I loved this so much.

In Tied to You, we follow Wooseo who is desperately in love with his best friend Jiseok. But things take a turn when he bumps into Jiseok’s older brother Jigeon, locking in their red thread to each other.

It’s rare for this to have a red thread, but once it’s lock in they can’t get a good nights sleep without being with each other. And now both Wooseo and Jigeon are suffer from insomnia. At least until Jigeon offers a solution for them both.

Will it help? Or will it make feelings complicated for all parties involved?

I really enjoyed this book and I'm really excited to read the next one to see where the story goes.
Wooseo Shin wasn't sure he believed in the red thread until a ring of red thread appears around his finger! This ring means the person has met their soulmate. Now neither can fall asleep without the other.
Wooseo, has been crushing on his bff Jiseok Kang forever and doesn't want to tell him what's going on. Because as fate would have it, the person with Wooseo’s matching ring is Jigeon Kang―Jiseok’s older brother!
Jigeon proposes that they start sharing a bed to combat their joint insomnia and Wooseo reluctantly accepts. But things are going to get messy quickly with these three living together and hiding things from each other.
*SPOILERS*
This one feels like a love triangle in the making. Some people probably won't like the 7 year age gap or that Wooseo has grown up around Jigeon, who tutored him and kinda saw him as a brother. Also Jigeon is kinda stalker-ish. But Wooseo is so obsessed with Jiseok and tried to kiss him when he was asleep. They are both pretty messed up. Poor Jiseok is being kept in the dark and is totally clueless. It's a mess but I'm here for it.
I only gave it four stars though because despite the nice art and interesting story, it was still kinda hard to tell the characters apart. And there were a couple of times I had to reread a section because the translation seemed confusing.
But I'm ready for the next volume to see where this drama goes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Yen Press and Netgalley for my ARC copy.

If potential red flags were a series, I suspect this will fulfill its promises.

Wooseo Shin has been in love with his best friend Jiseok for a long time and even though he knows it's unrequited, he still yearns to be at Jiseok's side. In this world soulmates exist. It's said if you meet your soulmate, you'll never get a night's sleep unless you're in your soulmates arms. In this world Wooseo suddenly discovers that Jiseok's brother, Jigeon, is his soulmate. After trying to deny it, Wooseo and Jigeon work out a deal. They will meet up periodically just to sleep and Jiseok never has to know.

Only, it's a little more complicated than that, but unbeknownst to Wooseo, Jigeon has been in love with *him* for years now. Now Jigeon is determined to change Wooseo's heart by any means necessary and Jiseok suddenly seems a lot more interested. There's also the matter of Jigeon's many jilted lovers that might become an issue.

If you are a fan of drama, hot guys, love triangles, and toxic relationships you'll probably enjoy this series. Already in volume 1, the story seems to be headed to a dark place. The art is really great and consistent. I like Wooseo so far and even though he's definitely a red flag kind of guy, I like Jigeon. I'm really not a fan of love triangles in general and the first volume hints heavily that there will be one.

Shin Wooseo lives in a world where after you turn 20, a ring will appear within 24 hours of coming into contact with your soulmate. Wooseo has had a crush on his best friend, Jiseok, since high school, but knows nothing will develop romantically between them. Jiseok's older brother, Jigeon, happens to be home one night while Wooseo is visiting and the next day Wooseo has a ring around his finger! Wooseo struggles between his feelings for Jiseok and his building feelings for Jigeon. It doesn't help that they look so much a like!

I enjoyed reading the first part of this web series and look forward to where this story is heading. Like many Korean webcomics, I feel like Wooseo is a little slow to understand his feelings and has trouble letting go of the past. Kang Jigeon, the love interest is... interesting. Many of his actions come off as kind of creepy and stalkerish, but I am here for it. Hopefully these two can find their HEA.

oh wow. let’s see we got a 7 year age gap, the older guy practically being a parent for the younger guy, the older guy saying the younger guy can just pretend that the older guy is the older’s guy’s brother, who he’s in love with, the older guy saying he viewed the younger as a brother. then assault too??? kissing someone when they’re asleep and you’re not together??? i wanted so badly to enjoy this but each time i was starting to like it again i was hit with ‘7 year age gap and he liked him while the other was a minor and he an adult.’ really just kept getting worse and worse

4/5 - Thank you Yen Press and NetGalley for the ARC ebook! And THANK YOU for not having a watermark on your ARC that was overly aggressive and distracting.

A very cute romantical drama webcomic. I finished this first published volume and instantly went and read the rest of the story. The watermarks were annoying, sure, but nowhere near as obvious or debilitating as on others I've seen. I also was confused by some of the translations, but thankfully I know enough about Korean culture and honorifics to be able to interpret the intended meaning. Would definitely recommend to anyone in search of a light, non-toxic BL!

Tied to You, Vol. 1 dives into a gripping blend of romance and suspense, masterfully weaving its narrative around a captivating premise. The story introduces us to a complex relationship marked by emotional turmoil and intriguing twists. The characters are well-developed, with their personal struggles and growth being a highlight of the volume. The art style complements the tone perfectly, with expressive illustrations that enhance the dramatic tension and intimate moments.

4/5 Stars. I’m a sucker for the red string of fate trope and this manga did not disappoint. Ugh, I need more! The fated connection between Jigeon and Wooseo is easy to root for, though I feel like this started off a little creepy. Nevertheless, I like the age-gap and relationship dynamic going on between the two of them. I know Jiseok and Jigeon are supposed to look alike, they’re brothers, and it implies that they’re quite similar, but I really did struggle to tell all three of them apart throughout the story. At least Wooseo has smooth-er hair, but still. All in all I liked it and I wouldn’t mind reading volume 2. Thank you Yen Press, Ize Press, Chelliace, What, and NetGalley for providing an eARC for review!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

A sweet and romantic first volume of this manga about a boy who is fated to his best friend's older brother- a best friend who he happens to already be in love with. I like the theme of the red thread of fate, and I think it was done well in this volume. I was so absorbed in the story that I was shocked when it was over! I'm intrigued by the dynamic of the characters, and the bittersweetness of unrequited love.

I am so excited to read future volumes of this! I think the plot is very interesting and reminds me of the red string of fate theory. I am interested in seeing how their relation will progress as well as what will happen with the brother/best friend.

Oh the drama is strong in this one! I LOVED it. I didn't know what to expect, but it wasn't this. That is not a complaint, that is a very good thing.

I don't read a lot of BL, I am dipping my toe into the waters to see if I like the temperature, and YES, yes I DO.

The yearning, the unrequited love, the confusion and heartache. I was THERE for it. I also like that the characters are all college age or older. I prefer more mature characters in my love stories. Since I am an adult, I like to see the characters dealing with real world adult problems like bills and grades and work. I'm kind of over school fairs and fireworks displays. Those things are ok once in a while, but I need more serious issues that the characters have to tussle with.

4, I so incredibly need to read the next volume as soon as I can get my hands on it, stars.

My thanks to NetGalley and Yen Press/Ize Press for an eARC of this book to read and review.

Tied to You, Vol. 1 was super cute! When a ring appears on your finger, it means that you've come into contact with your soulmate... but neither can sleep without the other beside them. One day, a ring appears on Shin Wooseo's finger and he finds out that Kang Jigeon is his soulmate. The only problem is that Jigeon is Wooseo's best friend Jiseok's older brother... and Wooseo likes Jiseok! To resolve their insomnia, Jigeon suggests that they start sharing a bed and the two become closer as time goes on but Wooseo still only has eyes for Jiseok. Tied to You is about how Wooseo must navigate his feelings between the two brothers.

I want more! I was hoping this volume would just continue forever and I'd get to see how Wooseo and Jigeon continue their complicated relationship and deal with the complications that come with the ring. This is such a unique idea for a story and the art is beautiful. Even though Wooseo has feelings for Jiseok, I'm definitely rooting for him and Jigeon, they're just too cute! I think in the next volume Wooseo will begin to see Jigeon in a different light, or at least I hope he will. Jigeon is so sweet to Wooseo and you can tell that he likes him a lot. I can't wait to read the next volume!

This has a delicious premise! The forced-prox, sleep together in one bed, unrequited love vibes are just wonderful! Not to mention there is going to be possessiveness and I am here for that! The colouring illustrations were such a treat that you don't often see and they are just stunning to look at!!

5/5

THIS BOOK IS WILD, in a good way.
I enjoyed the concept and drama of this story. I would love to watch this as a kdrama. It was so good I am the most hype for volume 2. The characters are loveable and fun to read. The story took something I’ve heard of before and made its own. I am excited to see if Wooseo tries to fight having his soulmate or learns to love him.

Wooseo is in love with his best friend Jiseok but there are soul mates in this world. When you touch your person you both get a red ring of thread around your finger. This means you bumped into your soulmate. Only problem is Wooseo bumped into Jigeon….Jiseok’s older brother. You would think that’s fine, but when you find your soulmate, you have to sleep with them (not in the way literally just sleep) holding hands or you will both have insomnia.
Wooseo obviously doesn’t want to tell his best friend, so the drama and antics start there.

Tied to you has ana amazing concept that the creators have beautifully incorporated in the plot. There are three people in the story, one our main character is in love with and the other who is in love with the MC and is now bound to him via the red thread. Keeping it a secret from his best friend he has a crush on is a little difficult when said best friend older sibling is the one you are tied to with now. It's just the first volume and the story is just starting and I can see some of the drama happening in the next volumes. For a first volume, it does an amazing job. I liked the artwork and the characters.

This was such a good story, and I really enjoyed it. I can't wait to see how it will continue. Thank you Netgalley for an arc of this manga. Apologizes for the post being so late.

The red sting of fate and soulmates are my favourite tropes! I really enjoyed this manga. It is a slowly developing love story between a guy and his best friend’s older brother. Would have made it easier for him if it was his best friend that he is in love with.

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4.5 🌟

I loved the concept of this book! The artwork is great, the plot is perfection and the tension is amazing. I enjoyed the characters relationships and will absolutely be continuing with volume 2!

I don’t know if it’s just me, but I did feel like the characters looked somewhat similar, and sometimes with that and the different time POVs, I found myself just a tad lost and had to reorient myself.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I want to start by saying that this series seems like it will be very short - as it's only 64 chapters in it's complete form so it should be a fairly short one to binge or collect which is always nice. Also, I love the idea of the red thread of fate, I've read a lot of manga/manhwa where this is a theme and it never seems to disappoint. I love that we are getting more Boys Love comics and it's always nice when they are in full color.

I think my biggest "issue" with the story was just that I felt so bad for the characters. I thought the premise was interesting, but I felt so bad that the main characters "fated mate/person" was his crushes brother. I'm not a huge fan of the sibling trope, and this took that to an ever higher level because of the fact that they basically were forced to be together. Now don't get me wrong, it does start to go in a good direction, but initially I just felt bad for everyone involved.

Overall, this was a good story that a lot of people will probably enjoy. I will probably continue the series myself, but it's not one that I'll be in a rush to continue.

They say that if you are a fan of series like The Red Thread and The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter that you will probably like this one - which I'm not sure I 100% agree with. The Red Thread yes, because the stories are more similar, but I really love the Red Thread and I only found this one to be ok. I'm a huge fan of The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter, but that story takes a more fantasy aspect than this story. These are my personal opinions, so take that with a grain of salt.

Thanks to #NetGalley for an e-copy of #TiedtoYouVol1 to read and review.

This is a very cute and sweet manga romance with the red string of fate trope. I’ve never read a romance like this before but we intrigued from the start and it didn’t disappoint on that front. I really enjoyed learning about how the characters were going to navigate their situation but couldn’t quite feel connected to them in any significant way which took me out of the story at times. I would continue with the series though because I’d like to see how the author continues the story and see the romance develop more.