Really enjoying this! I like how our FL is not a badass, nor a timid pushover. She's naturally kind and capable which draws others to her because she's not doing it with an ulterior motive. I also understand why she's denying her feelings because it's not just a matter of her and the ML liking each other, but him having to look out for his two young siblings and try to give them and the people of his territory a good life. And while yes, our FL is the best choice, from society's perspective she's not.
I also love how open the ML is with his thoughts and feelings. Whether he likes you or not, he will show you and doesn't care. He loves the FL and tries to take care of her as much as she will allow yet is holding back explaining the full scope of his feelings, again due to outside forces. However, he makes his trust and respect for her known to not only her, but others around him so that they will not treat her harshly, which is nice to see. He's gone through a lot in his life and like he told his friend, he deserves some happiness and if that with our FL then just let him be with the woman who loves him and his siblings.
Speaking of the kids are super adorable, and I love all their moments together! The fact that the artist often gives everyone matching outfits makes them look like a big happy family and I love it. The romance, plot, and childrearing are all balanced pretty well.
I just hope they get more allies outside of the duchy, in fact, it would be neat if other witches came and supported them and people from other kingdoms if the royal family and other nobles are going to keep trying to screw them over. It's a shame the princess had to play the bad guy and couldn't have been an unexpected ally, because she wanted the throne, but of well.
Over all this is a nice read with enough plot, romance, and fluff to keep me entertained.
Really enjoying this! I like how our FL is not a badass, nor a timid pushover. She's naturally kind and capable which draws others to her because she's not doing it with an ulterior motive. I also understand why she's denying her feelings because it's not just a matter of her and the ML liking each other, but him having to look out for his two young siblings and try to give them and the people of his territory a good life. And while yes, our FL is the best choice, from society's perspective she's not.
I also love how open the ML is with his thoughts and feelings. Whether he likes you or not, he will show you and doesn't care. He loves the FL and tries to take care of her as much as she will allow yet is holding back explaining the full scope of his feelings, again due to outside forces. However, he makes his trust and respect for her known to not only her, but others around him so that they will not treat her harshly, which is nice to see. He's gone through a lot in his life and like he told his friend, he deserves some happiness and if that with our FL then just let him be with the woman who loves him and his siblings.
Speaking of the kids are super adorable, and I love all their moments together! The fact that the artist often gives everyone matching outfits makes them look like a big happy family and I love it. The romance, plot, and childrearing are all balanced pretty well.
I just hope they get more allies outside of the duchy, in fact, it would be neat if other witches came and supported them and people from other kingdoms if the royal family and other nobles are going to keep trying to screw them over. It's a shame the princess had to play the bad guy and couldn't have been an unexpected ally, because she wanted the throne, but of well.
Over all this is a nice read with enough plot, romance, and fluff to keep me entertained.