I get your point about having a lot of elements, but real life is messy and confusing and not straight cut. Obviously this isn't real life, but I think having all of these complications kind of gives it more depth and dimension to it. If they gave us less, then we'd probably see a basic and boring harlequin story (no offence to those harlequin stories, but you get what I mean).
Her reality from before she died is totally different in this one, so it's kind of interesting to see how she deals with all of the new info and gets a different perspective. There's A LOT of uncovered truths with the new timeline. It does look like they're working through everything now and a lot has been resolved... so we'll see if it ends soon?
I'm really, really, REALLY tired of this story at this point. There are a lot of beautiful moments and the plot is nice, and don't even get me started on the art. Sheesh. If only the world is as beautiful as the art in this manhwa.
The only thing I didn't like is that the story is TOO COMPLICATED. The fact that the FL tried to get closer to the ML so that her family won't die even though she hated him, the fact that she's not sure if she likes him or not, the fact that she's the rightful heir to the throne, the fact that Tori's actions are confusing, and also the fact that there exists alchemy but it's not as useful in the story just gives it a lot for a reader to take.
I mean, everything is so complicated that it's frustrating!
Also, her picture perfect family and close best friend just became a thorn on her side. Her father aiming for treason so that his son and his daughter would get married, like how toxic can you be. It's sad that the FL risked her life to protect her family only to have them go on with treason, even though they knew what she went through in her past life.
And also, her best friend blaming the FL for not knowing that her brother is in love with her, you'd hate your best friend just because your crush loves them instead of you?! Be freaking for real!
The FL and ML's positions are also complicated. Neither of them are willing to give up on the throne (for the ML) and her family (FL). Which is why one of them has to die but they can't live without one another anymore.
It's also complicated that the FL is not sure what she feels. The plot of the story, if you really look at it, it's simple. But the author is making it more complicated and it's making it hard for the characters and the readers too.
Geez, luis. My head hurts trying to comprehend everything.Just reading the entire thing frustrates me to the core. I still plan to read and finish this because I've gone too far to back out now.