#aboverself

-> SUMMARY: Iori (seme) believed he'll meet his fated person and that is Leo (uke), known to be the 'alpha devourer' for sleeping almost every alpha at their school. Iori started to cling with Leo, leading to a difficult situation, a situation where their instinct, fate, and love will be tested.

-> DISCLAIMER: This review isn't made by a professional, it's an entertainment purpose and just like a recommendation kind-of what to read next for Yaoi readers. There will be criticism, honest opinions, adult language and limited ideas. I'll try not to give much spoilers, so read at your own risk!

-> RATING: ★★★☆☆

-> POSITIVE FEEDBACK

title of manga doesn't make any sense at first. now beyond analyzing the content, it makes a lot of sense, it's really deep and that passionate story.

the manga cover seems interesting, though it's common position of main characters except it has few details based on story. now take a good look, it already shows who's the uke (bottom) here. details here is the lace of the collar around the seme (top)'s neck shows being entangled with the omega except it's loose, showing that he's giving the alpha a chance to leave him.

the art style of characters being drawn was very good especially for Leo, he isn't like any common omega in omegaverse mangas.

throughout reading every panel and pages, you'll notice some easter eggs as teaser for next chapter like the part where a random alpha offered money to Leo in exchange of having sex.

character development was slow and taking its time, it was good. it's not rush except for the sex scene. each of their personality also differ, you'll know whose fault is it in the first place.

it's nothing cliché, the backstory was really deep and explains how a person was made. it hits angst especially when the two of them has POV.

if i remember correctly, they don't have sex everytime they meet which almost not considered yaoi. i'm not complaining, it's worth the wait and read. sex count: 2

i love it, it's a heartwarming ending which leave us readers to be satisfied with how they ended up + need for more because it was so good, there's really potential to continue.

-> NEGATIVE FEEDBACK

on the manga cover, their expression was the opposite throughout me reading the manga. the alpha is more joyful and carefree while the omega is opposite, he easily gets irritated and is cold. although the clothing was teasing, shows seduction but we don't need it for alpha. would be good if omega was gripping it, it shows desperation or makes sense of having the alpha having his shirt open.

the story flow has cliffhangers and some parts lack of details or information, though if you don't pay attention or think about it much, it's an okay story flow.

the side characters wasn't introduced much, only pops up in random page or in certain panel but i understand, we focus on 'main characters' after all. i don't even remember their names but i know, Leo's friends are 2 omegas, and 1 beta.

sex scene was kind of bland, the hands carried. also goes in wrong timing, but i get it, it's to fit in the yaoi genre.

setting/place was limited, i remember only 3 are shown most of the time: school, store, house... the date carried.

always shows a shock expression, leaving me confused. it's sudden, but it'll be explained soon after.

would be good w.o being in student plot, e.g. having them meet in store where alpha works. they infact don't look teenager, but around 20's.

not going to lie, side characters also has potential to have their own story and lacks POV even for a bit, give them a chance! T T would love to read it when the author decided to make their stories.

-> CRITERIA

8/10 ⸺ Title

8.5/10 ⸺ Manga Cover

9/10 ⸺ Plot

7/10 ⸺ Story Transition/Flows

8/10 ⸺ Art Style

6.5/10 ⸺ Characters

7/10 ⸺ Character Development/Persona

7.5/10 ⸺ Easter Eggs/Hints

8/10 ⸺ Setting

7.5/10 ⸺ Atmosphere

TOTAL: 77/100

BEFORE WE BEGIN, let me introduce you to A/B/Omegaverse! → OPEN ME ←

ALPHA

( male alpha ⸻ female alpha )

both gender has 20% population.

they're normally in high rank position in the society's hierarchy such as ceo, politician, and such...

MALE -> they can be the receiver, but they cannot be impregnated. it takes alot of pride and battle for domination (sometimes this can lead to violence, hurting each other) to make them submit and be the receiver/bottom. if it's pairing with dom omega, this might weaken their strength to fight for their pride. + height: 178cm - 210cm (5'10" - 6'9")

FEMALE -> [Type A] female alphas are commonly known to have penis to impregnate their partner, and will never have a vagina (because what's the use??)(e.g. image: trans WtM).

[Type B] this type of females are unusual to be born with only female reproductive system (aka vulva/vagina), (and some cases can bare a child by 20-30%) but of course, they're considered to be a power bottom alpha.

[Type C] just like omega male, but their front is a vulva and their penis pops out from inside the vagina when erect. they cannot be pregnant, they instead will impregnate the other party. + height: 176cm - 195cm (5'9" - 6'5")

SUBMISSIVE ALPHA -> this type of alphas are extremely rare (1% population) they have higher chance to be the bottom/receiving position for their partner (no, they cannot bring offspring). they're preferred to be match with dominant omega. when they're in rut, they cannot be violent but be desperate to mate/plead to impregnate someone. (e.g. image: needy men) + height: 177cm - 185cm (5'9" - 6'1")

OMEGA

( male omega ⸻ female omega )

both gender has 10% population.

they're usually sold as prostitute, involved in human trafficking, or normalized to be a house husband/wife...

MALE -> [Type A] they're commonly born to have both genitals, and can bring offspring (no vagina, see the reproductive system drawn above).

[Type B] in rarest case, they may not have the reproductive system of female reproductive system which causes them not to be impregnated/someone that cannot bare a child. + height: 160cm - 176cm (5'3" - 5'9.6")

FEMALE -> simple: they don't have a penis, only a vulva. they experience heat and bring offspring. + height: 151cm - 174cm (4'11" - 5'8.4")

DOMINANT OMEGA -> just like the sub alpha, dom omegas are very rare (1.5-2% population). they use their pheromones for dominance, yet they're still weak (like when throwing punches and such other violence, for short: physically weak) they're an omega afterall. they will also be called power bottom, surely. when in heat, there's a possibility they can't control their dominant pheromones to stop or/and call an alpha. but if your preference is like "strong women" could be powerful or whatsoever, you can!

[Type A] they prefer being the lead, stays top. they also look like an alpha since they have this abnormal/unique genes.

[Type B] power bottom, they either look masculine/feminine. (e.g. image: dominatrix)

[Type C] prefers being switch, front and back stimulation is exciting. + height: 170cm - 180cm (5'7" - 5'11")

BETA

( male betas ⸻ female beta )

both gender has 70% population.

quite average, it depends in their intelligence where they should be placed but they are in between the hierarchy of the ABO verse.

MALE -> their scent are like alpha's but weaker, only there to help the omega's heat. they can control their sexual activities. they have the male human reproductive system. (note: most commonly, no betas could release pheromones) + height: 175cm - 182cm (5'8.5" - 6'0")

FEMALE -> their scent are like omega's but weaker, only there to help the alpha's rut. (still not recommended, alphas are known to be violent) they can control their sexual activities. they have the female human reproductive system. + height: 155cm - 174cm (5'1" - 5'8.4")

MUTANT BETA -> this are known to be myth, these betas change their secondary gender by puberty (15-20 of age) in possibility of 1-5% (i think it's more like a late bloomer development). it said to be caused by ancestors, family's health relation, always surrounded by or having sex constantly with an alpha/omega or force of marking/to be marked. + height depends on which gender they are.

BONUS (a summary) alternative name: "VERSE BETA" -> these betas have a chance to become an alpha or omega depending on their genes, puberty, environment or connection with people. [verse means switch]