apopoi's manga / #Nobility(68)

Yeah..this is the most mid manhwa I have ever read. It's so incredibly fast-paced and everything seems to happen in 2x speed. One moment, they feel one emotion and traumatized the next they are seemingly over it and forget it then when the plot needs them to be sad again, they are. The MC is so confusing, she is not strong mentally and physically. Also I never thought that her legs would be such an important deal in this story, don't this kind of things get resolved easily? Also it feels like the author is squeezing the heck out of this story. It's so dry and so unoriginal, also we had to have the crown prince as the second male lead, didn't we? If he couldn't be the ml, might as well be the second ml, huh? Also the MC is so dumb and annoying, a goddamn child. Her being so naive and being convinced that staying silent would make everything alright, her resolving to do something and losing heart and the will to carry on, then wishing for love but consider herself undeserving of such love. Her being so traumatized was unexpected..she was an adult before afterall. The ML is the typical male lead..black hair but not red eyes..he has purple eyes with his pupils resembling that of a lizard. He is deeply insecure about this characteristic. He was trained as an assassin and lived a life of abuse. Until he is saved by the MC. Also his change in demeanor and attitude was too sudden and felt disjointed, how he trusts people so easily and all. The crown prince was born out of love of his parents so the path of an unloved child with trauma of being discarded has been removed. However to compensate for that, we have his deep complex about not having golden eyes. FYI Golden eyes are a symbol of royalty and he is the only member of the royal family in all it's long history to not possess this trait. So he gets angry at the MC for having one. The same thing happened to og fl for having golden eyes. The way Chloe easily accepted the MC as her daughter and is loving her unconditionally is such poor writing. That can happen but it should be gradual. Also what potential does she see in MC? I seen nothing..nada. She dumb, weak and too dependent on other people, she also has no guts.

Bitch what the heck is this nonsense? It's a Japanese shoujo manga so ofcourse the MC is useless and gets caught in the most cliche troublesome situations and the ML rescues her gallantly. The thought process of the characters are so..ugh how do I say this? Just pure illogical thinking stemming from misunderstandings after misunderstandings. The MC knows the content of the book that she is in but still follows the plot regardless, she didn't even make an effort to change it. She's like 'It's fate' and she is like so weak to the ML..if he stares at her with puppy eyes or shows her affection, she loses her resolve. That's how she got pregnant eventhough it's clearly stated in the novel that the Duke and the Villainess spent a night together. Or how she started avoiding him but when he stood outside in the rain, she runs to him and gives him a place to stay and is troubled by his condition. When he showed his yandere side, she started shaking and trembling, and is scared but the next day she tries to tell him that she loves him and that it's all a misunderstanding. Then she sees him gazing at the og fl affectionately and kissing her and she runs away thinking 'how could I be so stupid?'..and in ch12 when she sees him again..she thinks that maybe the whole situation was a misunderstanding.

I do love a blushing male lead. It is high time we see an ML being as affected as an FL usually is towards their respective love interest. A blush on an ML is as rare as diamonds. As I was reading through this manhwa, I was wondering where this title came from. It didn't seem to fit the situation that the main characters were in but in hindsight, it fits quite well. The ML's father played a part in the assassination or murder of the MC's parents and her unborn sibling. The ML knew about this fact only recently and avoided the MC for a while but soon was unable to continue so because he loved her too much. But the MC was livid about this, because she heard it from a third party, not from him. Besides the Archduke twisted the story to fit his narrative. She treated him coldly at first then became indifferent to him to straight up telling him to keep his distance. The scene at the MC's parents grave when our ML asked for forgiveness and the MC called him out for his selfishness amd threw away his flowers. That was nice..plot-wise. I do know because this is a romance, that the MC will forgive him for this act and they will get married and yada yada. But I appreciate that the story spent this much time on this problem, with her being angry at him and asking him if he were willing to convict his dad for his crime when he asked for her forgiveness to which he remained silent. That silence was enough for the MC. Personally, I wish they wouldn't end up together, no matter how tragic the situation is, from a character viewpoint, it would be better to end it on a bittersweet note making it memorable for the readers and giving justice to the characters motivations. It is a romance manhwa alright, the whole knight and aura thing happens takes a back burn with the romance and the lovey-dovey atmosphere filling more than half the page. The whole revenge thing seems more like an obstacle that the main couple need to overcome to make their relationship stronger than a serious plotline that needs to be explored. The crown prince being irresponsible is new, what with all the cunning and douchey crown princes polluting this genre. I also hate how the alternate timeline Lia calls Eddie 'Darling'..it is horribly corny and cringey. Also she has both her parents alive and I feel she was so insensitive to our MC though she expresses her condolences. All she does is talk about their married life and the bliss that entails like her husband loving everything she cooks so she doesn't know what he really likes. Also I dislike how she always puts her title as a 'Duchess' at the end of every letter and her husband's family name. She seems so typical. On that note, I love how the ML recognises Lia's efforts and hardwork as well as her position to carry out her family bloodline so he proposes to relinquish his title. We stan an understanding man and a feminist. God knows how rare that is. Also that talk with the prince and the princess on whether he should withhold information from Lia if it could put their relationship in jeopardy. The crown prince's and the princess' response were so interesting, with the crown prince advising him to keep it a secret and the princess disagreeing with him and telling him to tell her everything and that their relationship should not revolve around secrets and would be based on lies.

The art style is impeccable. The MC is very cut-throat in the way she approaches things, no subtlety detected whatsoever. The ML has to be the Viscount, Mr. Handsome for all types, but it's nice that because he likes cats that he will come to like MC. He also said that MC resembles a cat more than a dog so there's that. The Duke has so much affection for his wife but not for his children. He has four children in total, the twins, our MC and the little cutie Eric. I reckon that they will have a good relationship. I like that we are getting substance from the og MC who is the typical sweet and naive saintess, who is selfless to an extreme level. She seems tired of her bf's advances and I predict the other male lead's too. Also who is that person that eggs her on endlessly talking about how her bf lacks tact and subtlety in giving her a gaudy jewellery rather than the pink diamond that the MC currently possess.

Man I remember this..it was wacky as hell. She had a lover who was a total momma boy. I pity her for putting up with that co-dependent symbiotic relationship. She later learns that the Duke is her dad and the whole interaction is just weird and so terrible that it's good. Her mother denying that he is her father with her believing her mom's words then her father or was it his subordinate (?) took out a mirror and says as a matter-of-fact that she is the splitting image of her dad. She looks surprised as she observes herself in the mirror, touching her face and mumbling 'I look like him'...Like bitch, Yes!! The same blue hair, facial structure and whatnot. I think the writer was completely serious and did not intend for this whole interaction to be so oddly comical but it almost feels like she is trolling the whole 'finding out that you are the Duke's/Emperor's child trope'. The other stuff that happens is just a blur to me. Oh! I remember that the ML faked his handicap and is laying low, possessing a mysterious power that is seemingly OP yet doesn't work on MC.. if I am not mistaken. Also one last thing..I hate her dad and mom. Like her mom is so fucking irresponsible and her forgiving the Duke that easily is just ridiculous. She supposedly holds a grudge against him for cheating or something enough to hide from him that he has a child with her than he comes running after 10+ years with a reason that is straight up cliche and just forgives him *snaps* like that?!! They are totally all over eo at this point and not paying any attention to the MC. The mom is so..ugh..whatever but the dad being so doting to his wife yet strict with his daughter struck my nerve. Like you are pompous enough that you try to change her life to your will but take on the role of a 'strict dad'? That don't sit right with me buddy

I know that manhwas have their character designs be the same as KBS standard - small face, slim figure, fair skin and what I consider to be a disproportionate body with their head being the size of an egg and the rest of the body being that much bigger in comparison, 1/8 of their body I believe. But the small lips I absolutely abhor, what with the lower lip being heavily prominently with a shiny pink gloss over it with the upper lip nowhere to be found. That was my initial reaction to this manhwa. Now, the second is the plot itself. The MC is a twin; both of them girls raised by a single mother on the run. We later find out that she is the granddaughter of the former emperor; a tyrant that was killed as a result of a coup-d'ètat led by the current Emperor and spearheaded by her father that is the Duke. Now this is followed up with the info that her Grandpa was a tyrant who got his position by killing his sister who was the rightful heir and he planned on doing the same to her son which he failed at because there were royal retainers that assisted in his survival. That is the setting basically. We also see the MC having powers; there are powers like divine power or elemental (?) I forget, but hers is neither. It is later revealed that she is a demi-god, likely because her dad is one too. The features shared by demi-gods seem to be white/silver hair, purple eyes and an emotionless personality (lack of empathy). Her mom is a magician who made potions, which she used to hide her daughter's real hair colour by dyeing it black. So every demi-god has a Tara (the name for their mate), they fall for them at first sight and the feeling is described as 'having your entire world in front of you' - by her dad. They get enamored, obsessed, possessive, you name it. The Duke is the same way and the same fate lies in wait for our MC. Character traits. Duke - obsessed with Mom, loving parents to twins, the Emperor's dog, blunt and acts on his feelings. Mom - selfish, stubborn, feels guilt to the people she hurt, wants apologies from the people who wronged her, puts her daughters first, loves the Duke but does not let that get in the way of her decision-making. MC - smart for her age (puts things together from clues she observes), considerate of her mother and twin, responsible, doting to her sister, a realist, forms a close relationship with her dad after much effort from his side which she acknowledges. Twin - happy go lucky, is like other kids her age, friendly, always has a smile on her face, loves her family, accepts things right away (easily calls the Duke daddy unlike her twin). It is a decent read in terms of this medium of storytelling. Very on the nose in terms of plot and everything, cliche in it's execution, drama is mediocre, setting is similar to other manhwas of this genre. The MC being smart is pointed out straight off the bat but it still feels like she can only amount to that, a child genius nothing more. What I mean is yes she is smart, but she cannot change things based on her whims, she is confined to what a child can do. She is also very emotional in her thinking and thinks on the scale of how much it would affect her family, not much else. I feel like she gets things but she doesn't fully digest it, like what effect it would have, that sort of thing. The mother and father duo if I'm being honest I don't care for. It doesn't interest me but it doesn't bother me, they are not on my radar. But they seem to play a very big role in the story. My hope for this story is to raise the stakes higher - make me tense, excited, cry, sad..just make me feel. Romance to be done tastefully because it is inevitable, don't make the MC swoon over some boy, make her have her own motivations, goals, feelings. Character development for the twin, like I'm still OK with her because she is a child and that is how a child acts..Duh. But maybe not when she is older cuz that will make me drop this so fast. Improvements on the art aspect would also be nice and the writing has to be more tasteful, not basic. Like the writing is so everyday- conversation, like it has no weight to it so..

It's not an isekai..it's a soul switching type of manhwa where the MC who has led a miserable life is inflicted with a life threatening disease, then she is visited by a spoiled noble lady who is suicidal talking on and on about how she envies her (that she will meet her end soon). So what did she do? She made a deal with a witch to switch their bodies so she can fulfill that suicidal girl's wish..so that girl dead now. She now possess that lady's body, then discovers what made her suicidal. The lass led a colourful life. Her butler gave her head and made her reach climax on the first day. Then her fiancee came with his friend, that friend later like sexually assaulted her in front of him which he is turned on by. He is a cock block right? Is that the term for it? He becomes rock hard witnessing this scene, the line " Your fair body is being violated by *insert friend's name* tanned and muscular body. It is such a beautiful sight"..while eating dessert mind you. So we later find out that the friend likes her which she confirms by going into a secret store he owns, buying a potent drink to end her life which then he chases her for and takes it away from her all the while doing some sexy thingsss...the MC dresses a bit vulgarly, throwing away the former lass' dresses to be replaced by dresses with a low back and chest showing attire. There is also like a bit of revenge plot line going on..but whatever. It is a smut. I don't enjoy it like 'Ch** chan k******* n*kk*' but it is alright..

Their noses are missing...the mc is such a mood...imagine having three elder brothers with those kind of personalities...I would combust...I have three elder siblings...two of them are boys, the other is a girl so I get her...but I get along with my eldest brother and sister...not with my second brother tho...thank God they don't pry into my life..not that there is much to see anyway...full of cliches..tripping, fateful encounters? Looks are important and pretty privilege is a thing but I don't think it's to this extent... everything is amplified...tho it is a manhwa plus a Korean artist and writer so visual takes priority so....my review...just dumb fun...very very very predictable but it's OK...You don't have to invest your time and look for details or anything so it just passes you by...wish it was more fleshed out tho...It presents itself as a comedy yet I haven't laughed once...maybe a smile here and there but it doesn't deserve it's comedy tag..Adios

Cringe alert!

Finally a story where a reincarnated lady acts her age and is uncomfortable with being treated like a child. She gets uncomfortable when coddled and looked after as a child, her mentality is that of an adult's afterall. Her parents are the ideal parents, her father the Prime Minister and her mother some kind of knight. Yet they are not neglectful, instead they are very doting and caring. It is said that the MC takes after her mother, while her Lil sis takes after her mom. Though I personally don't see it, they look identical to me. The ML is the og second male lead so he has the personality for it, being self-less and sacrificing his needs for the others. He also made friends with influential people just because their parents held important positions and therefore would greatly serve his dad and thereby the empire. He takes it as if it's natural when he was told that he would be marrying the MC since she is from one of the three families; the guardians, the purifiers and the healers. He belongs to the first and the MC to the last. Btw this is a tragic story written by the MC (supposedly) so she feels guilty for the things happening to the characters and feel love for the characters she created. Also she didn't immediately accept her new family, tho it looked that way. She still thinks and is reminded of her mom and older brother (who teases her yet cried as she died while holding his hands...this some trauma inducing shit). The reason she naps a lot alludes to psychological factors, she still hasn't accepted her new environment. And she doesn't nap anymore since the og ml appears, the maid thinks it's because she needed a friend but the MC says he doesn't give her the time to nap. I like how she naturally warmed up to the male lead and treats the og ml like a baby since the poor baby was abused all his life. Another thing worth noting is that og ml will not fall for MC, but the sister as is predetermined or predestined(that sounds better). Also this story I believe hints at the possibility that this world isn't actually the creation of the MC by the priest's words. The one that can alter destiny, that's what they say about the MC. She was also named after the Goddess of Comedy whom her parents saw a play on before her birth. She would have been named after the male god if she was a male, since there were only two people in the play thereby playing up the uniqueness of it. I like the MC as she is now, her rabbit and her are adorable. I love how she plays the demon queen and has already attained two underlings out of the four. The first being the og ml(since he said it didn't matter whatever he was when the MC asked him to be her friend) and the second one her maid. Her maid regained her will to live after seeing the MC, she had lost her son and had been abandoned (I think) by her husband, so she was to commit suicide as by the book. But since the existence of the MC is a variable and an anomaly in itself, her surviving changed the flow of the book.