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10/10
An outcast princess doomed to die unloved by her own father's hand. This as a book read by the protagonist who is reborn as Athenasia but this time she is determined to survive.
This has to be the best story I've read, the characters are all thought out and the Mc is more complex than the typical Mary Sue. She has romantic interests but the center of the story is the relationship she shares with her family.
9/10
Elise was once the villainous doomed to die in a story read by the MC. She ends up taking over the girl's body, but she wants to return to her home and family. She wishes to die in this world so she can be sent home.
I love this story! The mc is clever and doesn't prioritize love over everything. Each character feels real and their plot threads are finished for a mostly satisfying ending!
9/10
A woman is reborn into the world of a novel. Rather than being the lead, she is put into the body of Raeliana, an extra meant to be killed by her husband. She rejects this fate and strikes a deal with a Duke. They will pretend to be engaged until she can fully prevent her death.
I enjoyed Raeliana as a character, she used her wits in a way that didn't feel too forced and her relationship with he Duke felt natural and cute.
8/10
Acting as the shadow of a powerful man, Lindsay agrees to take on a job as a spy. She must dress as a man and work under a womanizing Duke as a personal attendant. Lindsay must risk it all to find out the Duke's secret for their master.
I love this trope, and especially when it causes a character to question their sexuality. Lindsay isn't a particularly interesting character, but she is silly and likable enough. There's also some world building, which always makes things fun
7/10
Avery has lived her life disguised as a young man, working for a noble family as a footman. She is
counting down the days until she turns 18 and can finally be free to live her life as a woman. Unknown to her, she is not the only one waiting for this day to come.
I'm always a sucker for a gender bender story. Avery is brave and generous, but not gullible. She feels like a more realistic version of a 'kind' MC who doesn't blindly forgive those who've wronged her.
7/10
Aristia has lived a life of neglect. Unloved and abused by the people around her, she is executed as a traitor by the one she loved. She wakes up again as a 10 year old and is given a second chance at life by God. She is determined to use her second life to forge her own fate and finally be happy.
I liked this quite a bit, I enjoyed the slow progression of her and her friends growing up together. I only wish the character arcs of the love interests were wrapped up nicer.
7/10
Ellin was always sickly. After dying in her time she is brought back in the body of Solhwa, who is being sent to the king as a concubine in competition for his hand. She decided she would rather live her own life than the one she is told to live, and rejects the king.
Ellin isn't the most complex protagonist, but she isn't dumb and has her moments as a likable protagonist. There's no stupid misunderstandings and every character seems to have their own satisfying ending.
6/10
A young girl is helped by a spirit if the mountain, the black wolf. Since that day, neither can forget about their encounter. A medium, Mumyung is determined to learn how to live and honor her mothers dying wish. Heukrang is a spirit hoping to acend as a celestial being, for this to happen they both need eachother.
A very cute story, The characters stand out as having personalities than just loving to eachother, the romance is rushed but it all comes to a satisfying conclusion!
6/10
Sabina was an ordinary student, but after an accident, she finds herself in a new world. She is found by an noble family, who then offer her to the emperor as a concubine in exchange for power. She was resigned to her fate until the emperor is killed by none other than his own son. She must now survive as his accompace and wife.
The story is someone basic and Sabina isn't necessarily unique, but I think the standout is that she never forgets her home and longs to return.
6/10
Katerina is one of the daughters of a wealthy noble, she rejects love and values her independence. Her sister wishes to be wed but her father refuses unless Katerina is also married. Petruchio approaches the father, pretending to be a tutor, and attempts to woo the fiery woman.
I had very low expectations. This is based of a play that is famous for being demeaning towards independent women. This story is thankfully not a faithful recreation and our protagonist gets to maintain her dignity.
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