It's a classic childrearing story, and if you're in the mood for that it's a nice read. There are a few minor details that sets this story apart from others of the same premise, but nothing too unique. However, it was still entertaining and the art is good.
My only real gripe is that the author did what many manhwas do and introduced slavery into the world and they didn't handle it well. It was only brought up for a few chapters, but the way it was handled was kind of a mess because the story tries to be lighthearted, but slavery is too dark of a topic for it to be done well here. I hope that if it's mentioned again the author just leaves it in the background and just alludes to others trying to get rid of the practice, since I don't think this author truly cares for the topic.
Slight spoilers, but nothing too in-depth.
This story was a good read. I like that the FL was smart and that even when she had to struggle between logic and her feelings, she still tried to look at things objectively. The ML was possessive but also kind and I like that he wasn't perfect but had his own issues.
The only thing I disliked was the cliche "you don't love me so now I'm obsessed" stuff, but since it was pulled with the guy who was never going to get his way, I wasn't too upset. That's just a trope I personally never care for.
I was pleasantly surprised that the 2ML was allowed to have his own love story, cause usually they stay hung up on the FL the whole time. I'm glad that door was opened for him because he deserves his own happiness.
Overall, I enjoyed reading it and thought it wrapped up well.
Slight spoilers, but nothing in-depth
I absolutely love how this story is going! Not only is the FL amazing, but the way she handles things makes perfect sense. She was willing to hide away the rest of her life, one to not be bothered with the original plot, and two because she recognizes that while Hailey might have been betrayed by others, she still did bad things and thus shouldn't simply seek out revenge. However, now that she knows that if she doesn't step in, a lot of innocent people will be killed and the few people she cares for will get wrapped up in it, she's willing to take down those who are causing harm and she's still willing to be the "evil sorceress" that everyone thinks she is, so it's not like she's just trying to absolve the og!Hailey of her past misdeeds.
I also love the way the og!FL is being written. She's not one of those altruistic naive heroines who only looks at things black and white and takes people for their word. Yes, she cares about others and is not willing to seriously harm those who oppose her, but she will hold them accountable for their bad actions and question their motives. I'm so glad she's not a green tea chara, nor a naive goody-goody, but just a bright person who cares for even the og!villainess once she heard her story.
The fact that all the people who caused problems for og!Hailey are also going to get their comeuppance is something that I'm really looking forward to. I don't expect them to die or end up as prisoners, but I do think their reputations will be ruined and whatever titles they held in the original story will be stripped away from them. Add to the fact that Asta has no interest in any of them romantically and the happily ever afters they were planning on, won't be happening which is deserved.
Lastly, people are saying this is going to be a reverse harem ending and I honestly wouldn't mind it. It's clear with the two men on the cover that they are the strongest candidates and I like both. Winter has been a nice companion for our FL and Marris willing to do anything to get the FL on his side is fun to read. They both have unique dynamics with our FL so her being with either, or both would be just fine with me.
This is such a cute story!
I'm glad that our FL is actually a child who is incredibly well read, but still naive to her environment and those around her. All of the children act like children with just a bit more mature tendencies due to them being from good families, so it's fun to see how they handle different situations through their kid like eyes.
I only hope that the red head doesn't become a 2nd ML. I really don't know why authors feel the need to add other love interests even when they know there's only going to be one pairing. I just end up feeling bad for those characters and feel like reading their romantic moments are a waste since we know it'll never happen. Plus, I like this friend group and don't want them to break up just because of shallow feelings.
I figured there would probably be a fake daughter plotline since the author wouldn't want to make too easy for the FL, but now I'm wondering if this will play out slightly different than usual since it seems like the ML is going to investigate the fake daughter, I would be pleasantly surprised if the emperor was to be informed before the festival and just let the antagonists dig their own graves. It would be fun to watch. But as long as they don't drag out the plotline I don't care if it doesn't play out how I think.
This seems to be a mix of "I Met the Male Lead in Prison" and "How to Reject my Obsessive Ex-Husband", both stories have pink haired leading ladies who are smart and do all they can to protect themselves yet get put in near impossible situations that makes things very difficult for them especially with all the obsessive men in their lives. So, needless to say, I'm enjoying this story so far. (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
I like the story overall and Vivi and Ahin were so cute together. However, I wish the conflicts that would pop up would be properly fleshed out. Other than Vivi's struggle to turn human, all of the other obstacles the main characters faced was always solved quickly or even treated as a background issue. It just felt like this author wanted to focus mostly on the romance between our main couple but would add in these problems to make them more interesting only to not fully commit.
But, this story was still a good read and nearly all of the characters were great. So, I'm satisfied overall.
I hope this comes back soon, because it's a really good story.
I love how the FL is not someone who came back in time, or got transported into the story and knows everything, but is rather a girl who's been through trauma, but is using that experience to better her life and those around her.
I like how this story has not just used noble etiquette as a throw away skill that needs to be learned but rather highlights just how important it is and how it is the primary tool a princess can use to get ahead in life. It shows that even if you're powerless, if you have proper manners you can use that to get the resources you need.
I also enjoy how Alice, despite being young, is a multifaceted character too. She is fighting back against those who abandoned her and her mother and understands that she has to play a cruel game in order to protect herself. Not to mention the fact that she spouts out cheesy romance lines to Siana because she loves her for being by her side is hilarious.
The ML is a nice change of pace too. Him being the typical ruthless crown prince, but with an added twist of adoring cute things is fun to read about. It gives a good reason for why he was originally interested in the FL and makes him falling for her pretty believable.
Lastly, all of the side characters are well written too. Whether they're antagonists or allies, the author has taken the time to flesh them out pretty well. I absolutely love how despite the FL being the focus of the story, the other characters still feel like their own persons. Yes, the FL helps them with their problems, but they're still the ones making the changes needed and take care of themselves after she has to step away. So, it doesn't feel like everything is all about her, but rather like she's playing a small role in each of their lives.
This story all in all is wonderful and I really hope it continues to the end. (=・ω・=)
The way the FL treats this as a common transmigration villainess story, while everyone else looks at her like an eldritch horror story come to life is hilarious.
Especially because both are not wrong from their perspectives. FL treating everything like a story in some book makes her seem detached from those around her, which only fuels the feeling of her not being human. Add to the fact that she is someone possessing another's body, it just justifies their feeling of unease. The characters' reactions to the FL is a nice change of pace from the norm and it actually makes sense given that they're in a mideval setting where such beliefs were common.











1st story- ML is an idiot
2nd- I liked the twist, it feels like a more accurate version of a romantic couple for back in the day.
3rd- Probably my favorite since both leads were good.
4th- It was different, but meh at best
5th- Kinda felt like a nothingburger type story.
6th- Cute, with a hint of possessiveness
All in all, I liked 3/6 of these stories.