4.5✨

Two clans at war for more than 300 years, and to stop it, Clove (princess of the Cerulean clan) and Kyro (prince of the Crimson clan) are enemies forced into an arranged marriage to end the war between them, but not everything is so easy…

I love it, I wanted to read this webtoon for a long time but I never got around to it, and now they are going to release it physical, I saw that it was on Netgalley, so I decided to order it to read it, and I'm happy that I liked it a lot.
The art is beautiful and the story is very interesting, arranged marriage? Enemies? DRAGONS?! It's what I like to read the most, I can't wait to read the second volume so I'll probably continue the story on the Webtoon.

Thanks OniPress and Netgalley for the arc

Beautiful illustration work but the story is so silly as to be ludicrous. The manga influences are obvious but greatly watered down to be pigeonholed into a hackney romance devoid of logic or any semblance of depth. I'm afraid that not even the pretty pictures could save this one.

Story [such as it is]): Clove is beautiful but stupid yet has no issue with up and marrying emo prince to save her people. Emo prince smirks a lot, poses like a true bred studmuffin, and says things to annoy Clove while smirking even more. Clove reacts in appropriately overwrought ways that is supposed to make her look spirited but instead just comes off as being insulting, clueless, and unpleasant. Fortunately, she's good looking!

So yes, this was painful to read. There wasn't a cliché not tread upon here, the magic system was a joke, everything was pigeonholed in a shallow story, and none of the characters evinced even a thimbleful of logic or grounding. Honestly, it became hard not to roll my eyes or cringe involuntarily at nearly every page. Not sure which was more derisive: the plot or the characterization.

Illustration work is lovely but about as shallow as the story. Very bright and colorful though. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

Thank you to NetGalley, Oni Press, Webtoon, and Junepurrr for the opportunity to read this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.

SubZero is a beautifully crafted fantasy graphic novel with mind-blowing artwork and the kind of story and fantasy or romantasy lover would be enthralled by.

In a war lasting over 300 years, the origins of which no one can remember, two countries with warring blue and red dragons in their ruling lines make for an alliance. With an arranged marriage between the two, neither is sure how the beast within will respond to the other, but one thing is certain: Clove will do anything she must to keep her people safe.

This is an excellent enemies-to-lovers fantasy with royal dragon shifters, political intrigue, gorgeous artwork, all surrounding a Romeo & Juliet style plot. Lovers of fantasy graphic novels and romantasy will want to sink their teeth into this series.

Beautifully lush Historical Fantasy graphic novel with plenty of intrigue and mystery.
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4.3 stars

This is a lush, lavish, and beautifully drawn, </i>literal</i> enemies to lovers historical fantasy manga (with dragons) that really delivers with intriguing plot lines, despite the well traveled tropes employed.

The tale starts as an apparently straightforward arranged political marriage to end a war (300 years) that is devastating both sides/nations. The main characters are part of the ruling families of two clans, where the heirs have a hereditary ability to shift into a dragon, as signified by a “tattoo” that can change on their skin. <spoiler>The significance of most of these specifics remain to be completely revealed. </spoiler> The movement between past event and the present to illuminate the portions of the story is deftly done.

There are alternate/prior (or potential) love interests for both the prince and princess, but they seem to handle them without too much teen angst. As the story develops, the political intrigues and machinations [*A1] of the Crimson Court begin to be revealed. While Princess Clove is having to learn fast, and it obvious she is up to the task and she has the common touch - something invaluable in a leader, Prince Kyro is also grappling with everything as well and as they start to unite it appears they may be exactly what is needed for both nations. Prince Kyro’s sister is an underlying power player, and I look forward to seeing how her role and involvement develop.

This volume ends on a bit of a cliffhanger.. and I am truly looking forward to Volume #2 to see the wedding, and how everything plays out. If it is anything of the quality of Volume #1, it will be a real treat to enjoy. If we (as readers) are very lucky this will be several volumes.

The last few pages provide brief bios and other informational tidbits on the major characters. I loved this. It was fun and informative. I was also happy to see Zeyphr portrayed, with his butterflies! no spoilers - you’ll have to read this to find out about that!

I also want to mention the artwork concerning the dragon manifestations. They are stunning and dynamic. There are also sparingly used chibi inserts of different human characters early on in the volume.

Thank you to Netgalley, Oni Press (publisher), and Junepurrr/Antonia Crupa (Author and Artist) for an advanced reader copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest and unpaid review.

Audience Interest Genres: Romance, Shifters, Historical Fantasy
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Review Addendum/Notes
*A1 - There is an analogy here to various intricate Asian court intrigues and potential political coups - as well as some modern day implications, but it isn’t direct and in Volume One it is building to something I hope will play out in a strong fashion in subsequent volumes

Genre Note: Those who know my reviews know I am not usually a fan of the Romance genre. This is an exception as the developing love story in this is integral to the overall story and a natural inclusion to the whole, instead of being the raison d'etre with everything else as filler.

Title: SubZero Vol. 1 by Junepurrr

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars

Princess Clove, the sole heir of the Cerulean Dragon clan, faces an unthinkable decision to save her people: marry her greatest enemy, Prince Kyro of the Crimson Dragon clan. In a world consumed by a 300-year-war, Clove leaves her homeland for a political union with Kyro, hoping to bring an end to the conflict. However, as they navigate their marriage, secrets unravel, and tensions rise among those who oppose peace. Clove finds herself drawn to Kyro even as the fragile peace they've brokered hangs in the balance. As they navigate dangerous waters, Clove realises that achieving peace may be more perilous than she ever imagined.

"SubZero Vol. 1" by Junepurrr is an absolute masterpiece that left me utterly captivated from start to finish. The artwork is simply breathtaking, with each panel bursting with vibrant colours and intricate details that bring the story to life in the most stunning way possible.But it's not just the visuals that shine in this comic; the story itself is equally fantastic.

I was so hooked that I couldn't wait to dive into the next instalment, and I immediately found myself scrolling through Webtoon to continue the journey. If you're a fan of beautifully illustrated comics with gripping stories, then "SubZero Vol. 1" is an absolute must-read.


Thank you to the publisher Oni Press ,The Author Junepurrr & NetGalley for an advanced reader copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review.

I love the fact that publishers are giving us these beautiful, full color editions of webcomics.

I had not previously read this one, and I was seriously missing out. The art is gorgeous, the story is intriguing, and frankly, I can't wait to read more.

Highly recommend.

Ahhh I love this comic. Manga? I don’t know what to call it but I love it. The art work is stunning and the characters were well developed. Hopefully there will be more to come!

So excited to see this Webcomic get printed! Volume 1 gets a 4 out of 5 from me. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

An enemies to lovers, arranged marriage story featuring DRAGONS! I've been reading this story on Webtoon since it was released and I was immediately drawn in to the bright, colorful art style. The details are gorgeous and the effects when the dragons use their powers is so dramatic.

SubZero follows the princess of the Azure clan, Clove, as she agrees to an alliance by marriage to the prince, soon to be king, of the crimson clan, Kyro. Kyro is broody and moody. He’s not happy about this arrangement but neither is Clove. He’s marrying for alliance and she’s marrying to protect her people at all costs. In this volume we are taken through the journey of their meeting and the first few days of their courtship.

This was a delight! The art is BEAUTIFUL. I enjoyed journeying through the first few days of their lives as an attempted united front. I like the subtle spice and hints of sexual tension between the characters. I will definitely be interested in seeing what happens next!

The gorgeous colorful cover drew me to this one and I'm glad it did! The artwork is beautiful and distinct; each scene is perfectly portrayed and the art is clean and clear, never distracting or messy. The story is a royal marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers fantasy with dragon spirits and some political intrigue going on. If any or all of this interests you then this is for you! Clove and Kyro have instant chemistry and both are hiding their own secrets, unwilling to allow themselves to be vulnerable around others. They give good girl x bad boy vibes and despite what their differences, they seem to want the same thing and their actions show that they are growing to care for one another even if they wish to deny it. Kharis, Kyro's sister, is such a fun character, seemingly orchestrating their relationship behind the scenes. Like her brother, she is able to shift into a dragon and has a fiery personality to go along with that. Clove's guards are also 2 of the major side characters and I look forward to seeing what happens with them moving forward, especially since they each feel strongly for the Princess. Volume 1 leaves off on a bit of a cliffhanger that will have you invested in the next installment to see what's going to happen. I will definitely be continuing this series!

Pub date: 9/24/24

Thank you so much Oni Press for the digital ARC via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

as soon as i started the book and read the prologue i was hooked first off the art work is amazing! and the plot is sooo good it’s so intense but in a good way that makes you want more and more i finished in one sitting because it was so interesting i absolutely love the back and forth between kyro and clove and i can’t wait for what happens next

I was lucky enough to receive an eARC of this on NetGalley, and it did not disappoint!

The art style is so beautiful, I love the use of reds and blues to illustrate the two enemy clans in the series.

As for the plot, this is an enemies to lovers story with enemy royal families betrothing two young members to each other. Enter Clove and Kyro - these two have some serious chemistry and I cannot wait to see where this goes.

This was a fantastic start to a graphic novel with an interesting premise!

Firstly, I'd like to thank NetGalley, Oni Press, and Junepurr for the eARC of "SubZero" Vol. 1 in return for my honest review. I will be posting my review to Instagram closer to the pub date.

I am STUNNED. AWESTRUCK. MESMERIZED. Need I say more? I'm certainly not a Webtoon veteran, but I've scrolled it on various occassions. I've never clicked on this comic and I'm so disappointed that it took getting approved for the eARC of Vol. 1 to dive into it. It's beautifully written, beautifully illustrated, and it left me foaming at the mouth (is that gross?).

"SubZero" Vol 1. follows Princess Clove, who is the last living heir of her Cerulean Dragon Clan, as she ties herself to the elusive, feared, dangerous Prince Kyro. This is a marriage to broker peace, to end the centuries-long war that has plagued their lands, and to unite their people under one clan.

It's giving enemies-to-lovers. It's giving marriage of convenience. It's giving CRIMSON DRAGON DADDY.

I'm upset by the cliff hanger, but it certainly left me wanting more and I can't wait for Vol. 2!

This is a fun fantasy marriage of convenience/enemies to lovers graphic novel inspired by East Asian culture and palace dramas. This is only volume 1, so you primarily get a lot of setup for the worldbuilding and the tropes. I wasn't expecting a resolution, and I didn't get one - but absolutely fine for the first volume in a serial graphic novel story!

The art is beautiful, and there are plenty of mysterious allusions that will keep you guessing and coming back for more. This started as a Webtoon and looks like it will translate well to paper. Current fans will be happy - new readers will probably want the next installments right away!

This objective review is based on a complimentary copy of the novel.

Okay so I haven’t read a graphic novel since I was in middle school but this one stuck out to me on Netgalley. Firstly, thank you to @netgalley and @onipress for gifting me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a really quick read, I finished it in less than two hours and really enjoyed the break from traditional reading. As someone who hasn’t read a graphic novel in a while, it did take some getting used to in which panel to go to next, but once you get in the swing of things it was smooth sailing.

I really enjoyed the artwork and thought it was beautifully illustrated. Everyone is extremely attractive which I feel is the norm for graphic novels but I wished there was more diversity in body styles and looks of the characters.

This is a marriage of convenience between two rival clans who are descended from dragons after generations of war. The marriage is meant to broker peace, but not everyone is accepting of the war being over.

Our MMC, Kyro, is reluctant about his upcoming nuptials and looks down upon our FMC Clove, thinking her weak and “just like the rest”. I will admit she was a bit timid for my liking but we get glimpses of the fire that burns underneath her skin. I’m eager to see her develop and flourish in the upcoming volumes.

I wasn’t expecting a love triangle which was a bit shocking to see, as I wanted our Enemies to Lovers to be the main focus and I hope that storyline dissipates as the volumes go on.

Not much happened in Volume One but I equate it to the first 10 chapters of a traditional novel. This book sets up the rest which is just fine with me!

Art style is gorgeous (everyone is model hot though).
I wasn't a fan of the main FMC - Clove is a little timid for me.
The dragons and enemies to lovers premise is interesting.
I'm not really a fan of love triangles though. Was hoping the dragon prince would be the only one.
The narrative flow is a little choppy but thats often the case with graphic novels/manga.
I wish more had happened in the first installment.

Loved this comic! Amazing story and beautiful illustrations. The artwork is stunning, the colors are so vivid. And who doesn't love a good romance with dragons? Can't wait to see where the story goes in the next one. Definitely recommend picking this up!