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Alright, here's my review. Just 4 points.

1. The art is amazing, really. Every scene is well drawn. The starting chapters gave us a pretty good understanding of Tia's life and what we were going into her past with.

2. For a LONG while Tia was afraid and traumatised from even hearing Ruve's name, she eventually got over that. Below is a list of things he did
a) Raped her
b) caused her miscarriage
c) frequent abuse and neglect
d) told her to lick his boots to save her father knowing full well he killed her father earlier
e) ruin Juin's life after cheating on Tia with Juin
f) cause the downfall of her family.
There's also minor things as well but let's just stick with the main things that causes her trauma, and others readers dislike for him.

3. After returning to the past she's made up her mind to live differently, unfortunately things did not go her way till the very end. As even though she's made good friends along the way she still eventually ends up back at square one with Ruve. Even though she 'tried' to escape and pave a new way all of her effort are thwarted not because of outside interference. It's of her own volition. She herself decided to throw away her friendships, her new path as a swordman etc. If anything in her second life that she managed to achieve its a more comfortable and happier relationship with her father.

4. Lastly, the ending. She rejects Allenis and Carseine's advances for more than friendship to be with Ruve. Personally, I'm glad she got over her trauma. It was good development on her part. The only thing I don't agree with is her ending up with Ruve. I understand he's 'changed' (could you really say he's changed when he's going around reading person's personal letters while they passed out from seeing you?) Anyway, the ending although disappointing to me, had her be happy, I suppose that is what she really needs. Happiness.

Personal thoughts:
I'd be fine if she ended up not being with anyone, or being with allendis, or Carseine. I honestly wouldn't mind if she found someone entirely different, maybe she ends up with a Knight or something. Yet, none of this happens. Anyway, if you decide to read, try not to get too invested as you may be disappointed, maybe even upset in the end. Happy Readings ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ノ~