This is one manga that I really wanted to write a review the moment I finished reading it. This is only my 2nd time writing a review so pardon my skills. Here goes...

Story: 6/10 Fair
It was a pretty good story if not for some areas where I feel frustrated and I didn't particularly like the ending.. I didn't understand why did the author/artist decide to end it in that way when it could have been done in another way that made a bit more sense.XS However, all in all, it was still a pretty good story to make me want to read all the way to the end as soon as possible.

Art: 9/10 Very Good
Art work was lovely.. So much attention to details (clothes, backgrounds, etc) and all the lead characters are lovely eye candies. The funny thing is Pushkin doesn't look his age!! hahahaha.. He kinda looks the same age as D'Anthes!! If not for his mature ways, you wouldn't think he's that much older than Natalia.

Character: 8/10 Very Good
I like most of the characters in this story. However, there was a point when I started getting frustrated and irritated with Natalia although in the end, it sort of goes away but I can't say I ended up liking her character, I guess I still resent some bitterness towards her from the way she behaved. One thing I really din't like about her character was her wishy-washy-ness and that is on top of her betraying Pushkin. I REALLY liked Pushkin though. He's a character you just can't bring yourself to not like, despite his random dueling challenge and hot-temper, he is such a gentle and kind person. You would tend to feel sorry for him and because of how nice a character he is, and Natalia had no reason to betray him. He was a very loving a sweet person who cares so much for her and the family. He does so much for her and sacrifice all pride and everything just for her! Hence why people who read this would tend to be a little bit upset with Natalia. Now, about D'Anthes, I tried to hate him because we all know it takes two hands to clap to have an affair... So it's not entirely Natalia's fault but the way D'Anthes' character is, it's sooo hard to hate him.. Instead you end up feeling sorry for him and blaming the affair on Natalia (I think it could be just me being bias here :S) It's just that he's always getting his heart broken, it's always sad to see him cry and his pained expression. In the end, you just can't bring yourself to hate him when you see the pain and heartbreaking moments he goes through. He's like a lost puppy in love. I did wish Natalia's sister and Pushkin would get together as he really deserve someone who appreciates him and cares for him the way he does for someone he loves. :( that way, it's not so heartbreaking to know that Natalia doesn't love him as he can still be happy with someone else.. after all, she wants to be with D'Anthes anywayXS

Enjoyment: 7/10 Good
I did enjoy the it for the most part. It's only certain small parts that I felt abit of frustration and irritation (thanks to Natalia) and the ending. Until now, it still kind of gets to me. I wish there's an alternate ending to it. :(

Overall: 6/10 Fair
I think there should be an alternate ending where D'Anthes and Natalia gets together in the very end. As in she remarries him. And maybe even Pushkin fate can be tweeted a bit so that he ends up falling in love with Natalia's sister who appreciates him much more and has loved him from the very beginning. Maybe then I'll give it a 8/10 hahaha (I tend to be very skeptical.. I seldom give a 10/10 unless it's really perfect XD)