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This was a surprisingly sweet story centred around the Ernst family. The FL, Harley had regressed on the cusp of her marriage to when she had first been rescued from the streets to become the ward of the Duke of Ernst. Reliving the challenges of essentially replacing a daughter with her new adult perspective was enlightening but so much more so with her relationship with the 3 brothers who had tormented her the first time round. Now, as the reader follows along, we can see the pain and hurt in the family who struggle with the loss of a daughter or sister, and the complexities of grief as Harley uses her adult understanding to have a better relationship.

I found the story to be very sweet. It was a mix of typical tropes like a villainess used to make the FL shine and show off things like her newly acquired poise and inner strength, and yet there was also something new with the bonds and burdens of family (especially a family of power and wealth). I liked the ML and the dynamic he has with the FL. Overall this was a slow paced but lovely story.

Completed story
Yoon Haneul: Modern woman and a pushover, Yoon finds herself isekaied into a novel she had written 10 years earlier. One full of youthful cliches and tropes that made her cringe, and one where she became the villainess.

Aila Mertensia: The villainess who existed in the novel to make the heroine shine. Daughter to a powerful duke, now that Yoon is inhabiting this body she is determined to avoid that bloody ending and enjoy her favourite novels. Only it seems that avoiding her role has placed time in an endless loop. And it seems that she isn’t the only one to notice.

Killian: Centuries old and a powerful warlock, Killian had been stuck in a repetitive and irritating day and was determined to destroy the one responsible. Tracing that person led him to Alia. In order to help time move on, he decides to help her become the perfect villainess.

I really loved the story. The MCs were wonderfully designed and the plot was enjoyable. The ending was a bit fast perhaps, but it wrapped things up pretty well and was very satisfying as far as the MCs future goes.

Based on a light novel

This was a lovely story. Carnelia (FL) was isekai’d into the role of the villainess who would be executed at the hands of her husband. However, she was nothing like the character from the story and set about to survive by becoming friends with the prince she was forced to wed when they were both 12. And that friendship was what set this story up for a wonderful foundation for a plot of political machinations for the emperors throne and ofc love.

I loved the MCs, their strong bonds of friendship turned love are amongst my favourite tropes. The supporting characters were such eye candy and the art overall was impeccable. There were sweetly funny moments like the Prince perpetually having his nose buried in a “How To” book and Carnelia having to fix that. Definitely a story to reread.

I made it through to the end. Nearly didn’t read it all, but the story did well enough to keep me turning pages in hopes of a good ending. I actually like the main couple. Haron was a gentle and loving partner, the kind of guy that makes and excellent husband and I was happy for the MCs story. Most of the manhwa could have ended with the first 50 chapters, plus the wedding and very final chapter. The rest was a bit of a drag.

I didn’t like the cop out with Russel and the fairy. Forgetting all that is to not grow and move on in a healthy way. All the wishes (like Irene walking) and that what he picked? What a waste. Also, what happened with Harons parents? For something that dragged on, it sure missed some key things and rushed others.

In summation, it was an ok read. The MCs romance was sweet, but lots of the story was otherwise skippable.

Story Completed
A rare gem in the villainess stories, in this one the FL, Aria, lives up to the title. After meeting her violent and tragic death, having been tortured and losing everything, Aria is ready to let go. That was until her step sister Mielle revealed that every bit of suffering that she had endured since her prostitute mother married Mielle’s father had been at her whim. The horrifying revelations and the clarity led Aria to resist her death with all her will. But some things can’t be stopped. Yet, when an hourglass appeared before her, Aria found herself returning to the past with all her knowledge and hatred intact. And she set forth to be the villainess in truth. And maybe this is where this story differs from so many where someone without having experienced the factors that shape a villainess in a transmigration type novel become the villainess but become kind. Aria had undergone such horrible trauma that as the reader you cheered her on in her plots. So if you are looking for a real villainess story where you still like them and wish them well, this is the one to read.

Completed story
A really enjoyable story based upon a light novel. I liked the MCs, and the girl power friendship,plus the yandere side to the ML. The ending was definitely rushed and didn’t cover quite a lot that was in the novel. It would have probably benefited from another 30 chapters including sides.