SubZero is the first volume of a graphic novel in which the princess Clove enters into an arranged marriage with prince Kyro in an attempt to heal the long enmity between their countries caused by years of war and the feuding of two dragon spirits --the Azure and Crimson dragons--that are passed down through the country's ruling lines. I actually read a portion of this story several years ago on WebToon and had a lot of fun revisiting it! I look forward to where the story goes! If you want an enemies to lovers angsty graphic novel this one is pretty fun, if you're okay with leaning into drama tropes! It does end in an odd spot but the good news is you can always hop over to WebToon and keep going. 4 stars.

I truly enjoyed the art style, the colors, the characters, and the storyline. I remember reading this webtoon when it first came out but never finished it. Glad I finally got a chance to read this. I love the drama between the Crimson dragons and Azure dragons. I love the romance brewing between Princess Clove and Prince Kyro. I also enjoy Prince Kyro's sister as well.

Excited for Volume 2 to see where the story goes.

I initially came across this webnovel series on WebToon, and wanted to see how it would appear in a graphic novel form. While a PDF is not the same as a physical book, it still gives me the idea of how it will look.
First, the artwork is amazing. The author does her own story plot AND drawings? Talk about talent!
Kyro and Clove are the Crown Prince and Princess of two warring factions, and an arranged marraige set up by Kyro's sister will hopefully bring peace between the two factions and end a centuries-long war. We don't get to the wedding day just yet in Part 1, but what leads up to it. There's enemies to what I hope will be lovers, and some very good banter. But you can feel the desire and the tension. I can't wait read more!

I remember reading the first bit of this story when it was first published on WebToon. I’m delighted to say that it holds up over time. The art style is gorgeous and the story is one I haven’t stopped thinking about for years. I just love the enemies to lovers/arranged marriage type stories. This is feeding my fantasy-romance soul.

The art style is gorgeous and I love all the full color. I can't wait to read the next installment.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

3.5/5 - Thank you Oni Press and NetGalley for the ARC ebook!

I had a good fun time with this! I certainly enjoyed the plot as I don't think I have read something much like it. Originality using common tropes is always super refreshing! As for the characters, I don't see them as being super compatible, but hope that evolves as the series goes on. Love the color and art style, of course, but I would like to see more emotions from the characters (variety and physical depictions of). Clove always looks shocked/terrified and Kyro is always angry. I just want MORE from them! The plot is good, but execution could be helped by more world building and more accurate/realistic conversation flows. Sometimes the conversations are a little abrupt or the phrasing just doesn't seem natural to me. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

*E-ARC provided by netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

I LOVED this! I found the story very intriguing and the characters interesting! I can't wait for the next volume. I highly recommend this for anyone who loves Avatar the Last Airbender and romance.

I absolutely adore everything about this story. I first read it years ago on Webtoon and to see it becoming a graphic novel that I’ll be able to purchase in hardcopy one day is so exciting!

The character development, the immersive plot, the drama, the suspense, the action! I love everything about this story. I want my own dragon 😭

I started reading this series years ago when it was on Webtoons and I am beyond thrilled its now becoming a published book! The characters are amazingly complex with baggage that is shown, not told. The art style is enchanting and the influences are even more lovely.

Loved this graphic novel, I flew through it. Cannot wait for the next installments. The art style is gorgeous!

I loved this!! The illustrations are gorgeous!!! I was drawn in by the cover and art and that was my favorite part for sure! The story was incredible too, I am a sucker for an arranged marriage, enemies to lovers story! Throw in dragons and a war that's lasted 100s of years and honestly I couldn't ask for anything more! Clove and Kryo are so swoonworthy and I loved their tension, since this is volume 1 there is obviously so much to explore still with both of their backstories and I can't wait for Clove to unleash her beast. There was a little dreamwalking in this one that I am obsessed with, I hope we get more in volume 2! The side characters are also really well done, there was for sure some tension between Kryo's sister and Clove's captain of the guard, was so excited when it was basically confirmed in the end character sheets! There is also a bit of a love triangle with the Clove, Kryo, and her childhood friend/soldier; I don't think there's actually any competition for Kryo because again, he's just so swoonworthy! I do kinda hope he grows his hair out like his older brother, cause I loveee that look!

SubZero by Junepurrr, the printed edition of the popular Webtoon, dives headfirst into a classic enemies-to-lovers trope with fantastical flair. The warring dragon clans and the forced union of Princess Clove and Prince Kyro lay the groundwork for a promising story.

Junepurrr's art is eye-catching, with vibrant colors and expressive characters. The world-building, while intriguing, leaves some room for deeper exploration. The political machinations and the delicate balance of power between the clans are not always fully fleshed out.

The plot is largely predictable, following familiar beats of star-crossed lovers and hidden identities. While the romance between Clove and Kyro has potential, it often feels rushed, lacking the depth and nuance to truly invest readers in their relationship.

Overall, SubZero is a quick, enjoyable read, but it doesn't quite soar to the heights of its potential. While it delivers on the promise of dragons, political intrigue, and budding romance, it ultimately falls short of a truly captivating and original story. For fans of the Webtoon or those seeking a light fantasy read, SubZero might satisfy, but readers looking for something more substantial may find themselves wanting.

Subzero is a great story for those who love dragons, action, and arranged Marriages..
I picked this book because the cover reminded me of Ariel and prince eric from the little mermaid. But in reality with its enemies to “lovers” story it alinea more with beauty and the beast.
I love the art style. This story has enemy clans attempting peace through a marriage that near the ml nor fl want.
This is just the first book, but already I am hooked. Even though I read a lot of fantasy books this story plot still had me guessing on what will happen next.
Not to spoil anything but My favorite character is the the ML prince sister.
Over 300 pages long
Arranged marriage
Enemies to lover
No spice in first book
Dragons
Fantasy
Action

This is still getting all of the plot off the ground, but from the game pieces that have been set up on the board it does look intriguing. Still, there's also a lot to take in because of that, too. Hints of a love triangle that is hampered by duty, issues with the dragons that are feuding, political issues from all sides. I'm left wanting more, as I finish it.

I feel especially like we're only just scratching the surface of the male love interest, so far he's very much in the mold of an aloof prince with a sexual side. The opportunities where he and the female protagonist interact one on one are interesting, but often waylaid by other drama, leaving me confused that the interrelationship drama isn't enough?

Still, the art is simply gorgeous, matching the vivacity of the cover. Worth a glance for that alone.

In hopes of ending a 300-year-long war, Princess Clove, the last remaining heir of the Cerulean Dragon clan, agrees to marry the heir to the enemy Crimson Dragon clan, Prince Kyro. Their marriage is threatened by those who wish to continue the war, and Clove is hiding a secret that could threaten the alliance. Now this was a story that I came across a few years ago on Webtoon, but I got annoyed with it because I had to wait for the story to update each week. Eventually, I just gave up and never finished it. I was thrilled when I saw that this was being published, and I couldn't wait to reread this story. The abrupt ending kind of threw me off, but I really enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next volume.

The Cerulean Dragon clan has been at war with the Crimson Empire for over three hundred years, and the Cerulean clan is losing the war. Tired of seeing her people suffer, Princess Clove agrees to the marriage proposal from Prince Kyro in hopes their countries will once again see peace and prosperity. She quickly learns she'll have more to deal with than Kyro's inflated ego and being homesick; politics, greed, and ancient enemies are not so willing to let see this union through, and it's hard to know who to trust.

Stunning artwork. Vivid color. Dragons. A love triangle...or square? Lies and deceit. Trauma and loss. SubZero is a guilty pleasure in manga form. This Webtoon series, like many others, is finally being released in print, and this is the first volume containing the first twenty five episodes. It's got all the tropes: sunshine vs. grumpy, enemies to lovers, childhood friends to lovers, and again, that love triangle (or square) that's becoming more and more obvious with each episode.

This is a much-loved storyline seen in plenty of manga and webtoons, but Junnpurr does a lovely job making SubZero shine with thoughtfully constructed characters, careful world building, and enough foreshadowing to want to the reader wanting more. Who will Clove end up with: Kyro or Aaron? What will happen when the Azure dragon and the Red dragon meet again face to face? Will Kyro stow his massive ego and trust Clove enough to let her help him? Will the family trauma come to a happy conclusion? Will the nobles and royal start treating the servants kinder? These are all questions I have, and so, yes, I did go find this on Webtoon, and I do intend to continue to read it.

I have questions, and Junepurr has the answers.

The tension in their first meeting was amazing and had me kicking my feet. I'm not usually a fan of enemies to lovers or marriage of convenience but this has really gripped me. The character profiles at the back are beautiful and provide some interesting information about the main characters. The art style is unlike the graphic novels that I usually read but I loved it, it was so detailed.

I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for the rest of the volumes when they are released.

What a fun start to a series! I can't wait for more volumes to drop so I can follow this story and see what all unfolds!

I get the feeling there's so much more to Clove's dragon and I can't wait to uncover it!

SubZero boasts a whole enemies to lovers story line, through the heroine, Princess Clove of the Azure Clan, and Crown Prince Kyro of Crimson Clan.

The first volume of SubZero explore the backgrounds of the characters. Kyro and Clove are given a lot of attention as the main characters and as such are given chances to grow and change. As we read through the episodes, we are given more and more information on the kind of backgrounds both grew up in, especially Kyro. What we learn of his childhood and the politics within his clan helps the reader understand why he acts like he does. Growing up in an environment where you feel you can’t trust the people who are there to advise you can make anyone mistrustful of someone trying to gain a close position to them, namely Clove. Seeing all the intricacies of the kinds of political intrigue he has to deal with, and now Clove has to deal with, creates a great dramatic backdrop to their growing romance.

The romance between Kyro and Clove is kind of rocky, but that is to be expected considering the nature of their relationship. I think Clove mentions at some point that she doesn’t particularly love him, but she trusts and feels comfortable with him for most of the series’ run. Their relationship is full of tension but both outside forces of their clans and internal forces from the dragon spirits they hold. There is quite a bit of depth underneath the surface level enemy-to-lover plot line that has made me stick with it for longer than I might have otherwise.

Though the world this webtoon takes place in is beyond beautiful, with gorgeous backgrounds and lovely dress, readers don’t know much about the world itself, or even the kingdoms.

I really enjoyed SubZero. It is a great first start to the world of Webtoons, and I’ve become completely addicted to reading them since my first foray into them.

This is my first manga/graphic novel and it was super enjoyable. Dragon shapeshifters, enemies to lovers, forced marriage, snarky MMC... great vibes! The artwork was stunning too. Rating 3 stars just because I found it harder to get into than a typical novel, but I did surprise myself with how much I enjoyed it.