I’m Divorcing My Tyrant Husband
All in all, this really wasn’t nearly as bad as what people in the comments said. I honestly hesitated to read because of the negative opinions there but I’m glad I gave it my own go! It takes the basic trope : Robellia (the MC) thinks that this is the exact same as a story she read, so she has to divorce Alexandros (the ML) at all cost. But Alexandros starts to behave differently around her and refuses to divorce. + Aisha a concubine that is whom the ML ended up with in the story the MC read, but that starts to behave suspiciously as she loses the ML’s interest and a High Pope that is not so um … Pope-esque? Even if it’s not my favorite story it’s still a pretty good story to pass time! It’s relatively short with 100 chapters and I never felt bored. I only felt annoyed slightly by Robellia’s insistence to divorce and her flight. I like that she’s really good at heart and does things to be perceived as a “villain” but actually ends up going against her (buying an entire shop’s content that is selling… well *things*) or starting to donate to money to charity, stuff like this. I also like how Alexandros gets more humane as time passes, of course you get to see the reason why he did everything but his own feelings are sweet. From the way at first he’s in denial and doesn’t understand that it’s love, because he never truly felt it (thinking he wants to keep Robellia as she’s so talented lmao) to when he realizes he likes her and his despair that follows it. Their relationship is sweet.
Here Reigns the Vengeful Villainess
What I like is that they don’t lose sight of the revenge plot. Revenge is at forefront which is great. I also like that the kids of the bad people aren’t bad themselves. It’s a cliche I dislike so I do enjoy that the kids are their own people (especially the adult ones) and they are not a mini me. What I find the biggest letdown are the villains. They’re actually stupid. Not smart at all. Like, how did the empress manage to overthrow the emperor and convince him into genocide of those who are practically saints??? I thought she was conniving and intelligent and plays 3D chess which is how. But so far, boring, stupid with one brain cell swimming around in her head. Her ‘big ideas’ are actually a joke. Same goes for the mother in law. She helped the empress but also daft. The wife is probably the most ok. She isn’t that brainy, but at least she isn’t dumb. MC is ok. She at least does think for herself. Male lead is mediocre in my opinion. They tried to give him depth but it feels lacklustre. Overall, it’s an ok read. Easy to read and interesting enough to keep going but unless you are having a night of ‘dunno what to read’, I would just move on.
Death Is The Only Ending For The Villainess