just started, tiae is just so nommy cutie lil baby.
so he isn't some dumb cuck to believe a flirty coquettish concubine.
this would be something if adapted into a kdrama. thankful it didn't go the cliche route and solhee only went as far as just a kiss w woojae. also the communication between heewon and solhee was so key to the healthy development of their relationship. they were so honest to each other and didn't keep any secrets for the most part.
Reading and seeing her giving up hope up to now, her life was heartbreaking. It's devastating whenever I see characters lose such hope for life and essentially give up because they feel trapped and accept their demise that life is not worth living. I wept for her but then seeing that she made her determination to leave, I was happy that she wasn't going to go down without a fight, even the way she told off her stepmom - power to her. Now at this point, if only this were another story, may the Duke live with regret and misery for the rest of his life. I don't wish for Julia to die and even if she lives, I hope she doesn't go back to him as it's a vengeance he deserves. But for the story to continue, the only ways I wish for it would be - redemption via the Duke making sacrifices to turn back time and realizing his shittiness (but I pity the Julia before for her suffering and would still be bitter about it); eventually time turns for Julia if Julia's death is eventually confirmed (though I would love it if she lived a small happiness away from him before doing so; a meager life but still happy with her freedom) and Julia would successfully find freedom and not be with the Duke; Julia lives on and finds happiness without the Duke, the Duke realizes she will never be his and comes to terms with his actions and behavior, still manages to have peaceful ties to her but acceptance that it's his punishment to never be with her. Honestly wish she can just escape but it is a romance so it is what it is and it's whatever will make Julia happy in the end.
at ch26 and so far i feel like either the original ML and the crown prince have a good chance of being with Bianca. While the ML does have the upper hand because she originally had feelings, it seems with the current priority being her life and current developments, the story can go either way. I normally am not a fan of love triangles/polygons but Bianca's behavior and rational provides a sort of freshness to the fact it's a love triangle/polygon. anyway, seems i have a lot of catching up to do before I get to the most recent chapter so I'll see if I still feel this way later. Hope I didn't speak too soon.
Just starting this and i'm confused about the reason Juliet was ever angry and upset. While it's one thing to want to marriage for love but when it's royals and today's elites, it's not uncommon for marriage to be a business transaction. The fact war was brought up at all just seems like she didn't have a grasp of what her position is - what has she as a princess contributed to her people and kingdom thus far?
Whether I stop her or just skip chapters...if anyone can give a general run down, that would be great.
She’s on the verge of death, so she’s upset that she can’t spend her time with her family for the remainder of her illness. I think generally it’s tradition for the princesses of the country that inherit this disease to kind of love a life of idleness until their passing. She’s also upset because Enoch lied to her, and then wouldn’t answer her letter requesting his honesty and earnestness because she was willing to give them a chance. It seemed at the time like he was forcing her into the marriage, regardless of whether she cared for him or not, and not taking her opinion into account. Later on she finds out it was all a misunderstanding! It’s actually pretty good and she does repent. Tbh the relationship between the emperor and his empress later on is way more compelling of a toxic read for me, so if anything, hold out until you get to them. (≧∀≦)
the 2nd lead pales heavily in comparison. one might want to conveniently excuse him as being immature and needed to grow up and change but he played a part in gaslighting her into doubting her capabilities to be a physician. it's frustrating and tedious to have to consume the story with his presence. Why is he necessary at all. His part should have ended when she left therapia. I'd prefer more progress with what her past was to cause her trauma and social impairment and seeing her making steps towards improvement.
def won't think of it the same ever again.