EMPOWERED WOMEN

*My introduction to otome isekai. The worldbuilding is good, but the MC's personality takes the cake. MC has a very refreshing personality; chaotic evil?*

: contains romance, but somewhat slow burn

Update: I have not completed it, but I have heard the story's quality has gone down a little bit. Just a note for new readers. [COMPLETED]

*definitely intriguing. The mc is intelligent and has evidence to back it up. She was not isekai'ed so it makes you wonder- is her genius level intelligence or... something else?*

: There is a 'male lead', but no obvious romance or interest of the mc yet 40 chapters in.

MC is not necessarily genius level in her intelligence, but it adds to her charm. She has situational awareness and a 3D character. Other characters, even side characters, have fleshed out and unique personalities. Plot is also interesting.

: Not kissing per say, but pretty obvious where its going.

[COMPLETED]

An interesting plot, hints are given yet I have no idea where the direction of the plot is going. A lot of comedic elements in here. Actually surprised by the ml personality even though his backstory is pretty typical.

: Not blushing kissing romance, but a lot of interest by the ml and other love interests pretty early on.

Badass MC. I thought it was a little clique that she was a empress in another life, but the worldbuilding really made up for it. The worldbuilding and background were really really good.
Honestly dropped as I wait for more chapters

: slowish burn? mc did grab ml's dick in the first few chapters though

Update: for binge readers this is at 130+ chapters

"I reincarnated into the "Villainess Eumiella" from an RPG Otome game. In the main story, Eumielle's merely a side character, but after the ending, she reenters the story as the Hidden Boss, a character on par to the Heroes with her high stats..."

This is less worldbuilding and more comedy. I like the concept since it introduces a lot of unique tropes for an OI. The one downside is the updates are SLOW.

: maybe romance if you squint really hard

MC is whimsical. I'm kinda of annoyed by MC's personality, but that's just me. However, her personality is definitely 3D. I would rather take a 3D personality that is slightly annoying than a regurgitated piece of cardboard that is a typical MC personality. The world building and background is definitely unique.

!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOTE: This webtoon has been dropped after the 3rd season :(
: ml is kinda obvious, but no romance 65 chapters in.

This story is really slow burn- like really slow burn. The first chapter scene doesn't happen until I believe 90 chapters later? I'm generally impatient, but I enjoy the build up in this story. It will make it infinitely more satisfying when karma is dealt. I rarely see an interesting personality as the mc, and even if you don't agree with all the characters, 3D personalities are present in them. Would recommend.

: Romance is present, but really slow burn.

When I first read the description, I thought to myself "oh no, stereotypical reverse harem with stereotypical mc". I was proven wrong. The MC's personality is definitely more mature and unique. The story building is definitely unique and lacks a predictable plot. While reverse harem is not my favorite, the intricacies and plot twists more than make up for it.

Honestly its been a while so I don't know the quality of the work as of now
: Multiple love interests. R+15

Generally when I see isekais where the MC turns into a royal family member, they become extremely reckless. However, I was pleasantly surprised. MC has surprisingly analytical mind and acts like a true queen in both intelligence and authority. Rather than dealing justice immediately like 95% of MC's, this MC waits and sets traps to catch her victims. MC is a 3D character, and shows internal dilemma which is interesting.

: No kissy blushy romance, but love interests make it really obv