YMMV / Requiem of the Rose King

• Heartwarming Moments: For a morbid series like this, it's very sweet to see Richard, in Chapter 39, comfort his son after the latter had a nightmare of his father dying in the war.
  Richard: I'm not going to die. I have fought and won against my enemies many times[...] Do you feel better? Is there something else?
  (Beat)
  Edward: I want you to hug me... I'm sorry! I- I'll get stronger!!
  Richard: Come. *pulls his son into a hug*
• Seasonal Rot: Opinions of the story start to turn sour after Volume 3, where Richard's more feminine attributes are emphasized and he gets into a controversial relationship with The Duke of Buckingham. The reason for said character's later betrayal of Richard isn't taken well, either.
• The Woobie: It's probably a lot easier to list who's not a woobie, but Richard, Henry, and George are a few notable examples.

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