
FLAWLESSLY EXECUTED!!!!!!
I have to say, I've always considered Perez as kind of an accessory to Tia in the scheming department, like he's there to help her with her goals and look pretty more than anything else. BUT my mind has been changed now. This was a diabolically excellent plan. Now, that's ML degree. My hat off, ML.

That's because Tia is so brilliant, and the story's from her perspective. Perez has been planning his revenge for well over a decade, and it shows. 95% of the rest of the novel is just the perfect ending for the Emperor, Empress, and First Prince and I am looking forward to seeing it so much...! ლ(´ڡ`ლ)

Damn, I honestly did not expect this level of quality. I saw this story back when it first came out and dismissed it because of the tired concept and not particularly pretty art (it does improve). Now I'm so glad to say I was wrong. This is a magnificent story. The lead couple is awesome, the character work all around is top notch, communication 10 out of 10 and immaculate vibes. Even its weakest point which is the plot is handled masterfully because the author obviously did not want to delve too deep in complex topics so instead the story is self-aware about how dumb the villains are and how cliche and melodramatic the different developments can be (it almost lost me with the amnesia arc, not gonna lie, but again, it was masterfully handled). Really great experience overall.

That sh*tstain Bright and her a*hole parents never told her the truth???????? That is so effed up on so many levels. The treatment of women in this story is awful. One is a disposable tool they pass among themselves when its convenient (and yes, I mean Lloyd here too, he's supposedly doing all this to marry the princess and yet has no qualms about leading Wisteria on), and the other is a pretty flower who is treated as a stupid child not capable enough to make her own decisions by the rest of the people around her including those who profess to love her. This is awful on so many levels and I just want Listeria to go back so that all these people can go f*so themselves together when the truth comes out. Bright especially I hope your family implodes on you and everyone abandons you, you gigantic POS.

Is it EVER revealed why her parents abused her? I came from watching the first episode of the anime and just the very notion that they abuse her for no reason whatsoever completely took me out of it. Sure, abusers don't need a reason for their actions but you really going to tell me they just woke up one day and decided to treat their blood daughter like trash just because she's not as good looking as her sister? Not psychological wear and tear, not passive aggressive jabs, full blown Cinderella levels of abuse???? I'm sorry but that's the kind of stupid setup that makes me think the author just wants a cheap feels grab so you empathize with the poor victim protagonist rather than them putting the work into actually making them a compelling character.
GAHHHHHHHHHHHH (≧∀≦)(≧∀≦)(≧∀≦) ┗( T﹏T )┛ ┗( T﹏T )┛