Definitely the worst one from this author I’ve read yet. Soooo many plot contrivances added late in order to justify the ending.
I don’t actually know her age, but just from her behavior I can confidently say she’s not mature enough to be in this relationship.
Anyone dating a single parent immediately has to reconcile that 1) they are not automatically the kid’s parent because they’re the parent’s partner and 2) there is a high likelihood the parent will have a complex relationship with another person. If you want someone who only has you in their heart, do not date a single parent.
And what does this girl do? The moment she gets a nuanced answer from the MC? She immediately takes it as a yes and takes it to its most extreme, using public pressure to force him into the relationship she wants. The irony is by doing this, she confirms that the MC is right: she’s too young and not ready to date a middle-aged man with history and baggage.
Actually I’m not done. “I’m married”/“So what?” makes me soooo mad. That’s the cliche line of a pretty college girl who thinks seducing an older man will make her into a “real adult” and validate her self worth.
Polygyny doesn’t even seem to be normalized in this world; every romantic relationship so far has been monogamous and there’s no evidence to the contrary. So where tf does she get off on just telling a married man to ignore his legal wife and fuck her instead?
It’s not even about the missing wife and if she was a good person or not. It’s that the MC clearly sees his marriage as an obstacle to being in a new relationship, and this girl doesn’t give him any time to process moving on from his marriage before slotting herself in as Wife 2.0. Almost like his feelings don’t matter as long as she can “have” him.
I was really thinking for a moment what if Eustace falls for the guilt trip? (or even just pretends to fall for it to “investigate” Ellensia) And as tired as that thought made me, I kept reading.
Look, I don’t like Eustace. He did fuck up for both his bio daughter and adopted daughter. But credit where credit’s due, he’s finally woken up and understands that his grief/guilt isn’t an excuse. If he let the guilt trip affect his duties aa king, he really would be the kind of person Ellensia is describing.
Good king fr ngl
I’m not saying it’s impossible for no one to tell her old the prince is… BUT THE STORY NEEDS TO ACTUALLY GIVE US A REASON??? (╬￣皿￣)
Give us a reason why the FL can’t outright ask about his age. Or why she hasn’t picked up a newspaper that talks in detail about the prince. Or why her family and servants haven’t talked about this fiance of hers, like his job or achievements that no 10 yo could have. Buddy, a bad or cliche reason isn’t ideal but c’mon it’s better than nothing.
Sucks because I like the art a lot, but if the writing is going to leave such a huge plot hole in the middle of the story, there’s no way I can enjoy it.
I don’t hate this story, but there’s been a slow accumulation of my frustration from all these stories about talented women who are hounded by a shitty man. Because the solution is always another man, whether it’s a princely suitor or a ducal father or whatever.
“Only a man can fix problems made by a man.” Saying that it’s historically accurate is true, and I’m not arguing that. But I’m so tired of it being true.
Just. For once. ONE TIME. Let me read a fantasy where a woman can completely handle her shitty ex by herself and doesn’t need another man to boost her courage or status first.
Oh shit i didn't read it through well. I thought u were shitting on the pacing. I hundred percent agree with this, damsel in distress is getting old ! Let women rise above these pathetic men. Pls ignore the dislike
Lol no problem! I reread my comment and even I’m like “why is it worded like that”. That’s what happens when I try to write a big comment at 3 am ╥﹏╥
LMFAOO THATS SO REAL!!
The writing comprehension is never there around that time
"I'll Master This Family" would be right up your alley.
I do agree with you on a lot of points. But let's be real, if the FL had rights, she wouldn't get married and there would be no story
“I’ll Master This Family” is genuinely one of my top manhwa of all time. I even preordered the official English vol 1, lol.
But every time there’s an “I’ll Master This Family” there’s an “Ebony” and a “Salvation About Its Cruelty”. They try to frame the protagonists are independent if only the system weren’t so unfair… but the protagonist can’t even handle a shitty man from her past by herself, let alone larger systemic inequalities.
PREACH!
I also pre-ordered! Wish I could get all of it now, but it's probably better for my wallet
There’s something off about the newest chapter. Even the previous chapter didn’t have the issue with faces that this one does. And also what was that panel of the horse’s face??? Was it supposed to be moving or sneezing or something? Makes me wonder who decided that would pass quality control.
I thought it was a reflection in a body of water, but then I saw the 'surprise/notice' marks...
The mother excusing her daughter’s torment as “childish quarrels” is really disgusting. Ma’am, out of everyone here YOU should know best what it’s like to be discriminated against for your appearance. If your lady friend is really that great of a person, talking to her son about why he’s a violent racist shouldn’t be a problem.
I’m not going to sub to this story, but if ANY character tries to excuse the bullying as “oh he just likes you”, I am mentally trying to explode them, okay.