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The Novel’s Extra (2022)

Ongoing | jee gab song (지갑송),carrotoon (캐롯툰) | 2019 released

Saw it in a YouTube short and a scene caught my eyes..it was hilarious..an MC who struggles with social cues are fun to read. It wasn't as comedy driven as I expected it to but it still holds up to my standards. The MC being an adult views the characters he writes (high-schoolers) differently since he already went through a lot and the way they bully people and needlessly pick fights are something he doesn't spent any time worrying about. I like how blunt he is..like I know the og ML Suho is hopelessly positive and has a mindset of 'Never give up' but he thinks differently. Like in the case of Nayun who is adamant on using a bow even while it's not the weapon that suits her the most, Suho encourages her to never give up and comforts her. Which the author knows btw but he meddles in it since he knows that Nayun won't reach her full potential clinging to that bow of hers. So he intercepts their interaction, and before Suho could comfort her which led to her catching feelings for him, he straight up says "I saw your match. See I told you, you are better suited for the sword. It's not too late just like me. I strongly suggest you to change your focus" which she gets riled up at and so that Suho × Nayun ship sinks. There was another chance when the students write reviews of some sorts and Suho writes about how amazing she is, what an inspiration she is and yada yada. Ending with him saying that he believes she will be become the best hero there is. Ofcourse she gets embarrassed by this and blushes, then she sees a long review from an anonymous (most definitely MC) and she gets furious. The leader of that group has the most chemistry so far with the MC. When he locked eyes with her too long, he gets anxious that he would be suspicious so he utters "So pretty" and that facial expression on both of them..hilarious!! That was the scene that made me check out this manhwa..also when she sat next to him and a drink gets spilled on her..that also appeared on my YouTube shorts..how he gave her the tissue after. Someone spoiled that they were endgame and I couldn't be happier. Supposedly because he was an extra, when the story finished everyone forgot about him and went on with their lives. Not her tho..they lived happily together in a mountain...living a peaceful and secluded life. Love that he doesn't end up with the main cast since they are high-schoolers. I mean the body he is in is technically a high-schooler but his mind isn't. All his life experiences and all don't vanish, so him ending up with an adult was refreshing. You have no idea how tired I am if that cliche 'I raised him but now I yearn for him' bullshit with all the isekais now.

The Emperor's Companion

Complete | Lee surim,Assam,Night manju | 2019 released

I remember reading this a long time back..My sister and I were just starting to discover this medium and this was one of my first manhwas I read..I remember being so intrigued by the plot and recommended it to my sis and she found it to be annoying. However, I continued reading it but stopped at one point cuz I felt like it wasn't going anywhere..the plot just stayed at one place. The characters are so confusing..for an MC who is such a sis-con and decided to devote her life for her sister whom she wronged in her past life..she sure is taking it easy and dismissing her sister's wishes for the Emperor (male lead). I don't know why the ML acts the way he does but I don't want to find out either. His behaviour is so strange, surely there must be something to it since the God acted kinda strange while talking to MC

Our Tyrant Became Young

Ongoing | | 2019 released

It seems to be a light hearted story with lots of gags and cliche plot. Another case of being reincarnated into a novel they read before dying, our MC is unfortunately a dunce. She ships the FL with a side character and remembers every interaction they had. The side character being the Emperor, the ML who has been turned into a child of the tender age of 4 years. He who is the strongest archmage has been left in a vulnerable position because he awakened his mana at nine years old, now he is only four years old physically. He calls the MC into the palace as the MC, who knows the plot and the characters in this world, now works as a seer and a prophet turning her knowledge as a reader into profit. So far nothing stands out to me. Not the plot, not the characters, nada. The MC, how do I say this? I'm not really in the mood to read a dumb MC who falls into interesting situations and is being pulled and pushed left and right by the plot. But it's really fun and hard not to have a jolly good time reading this. The MC's loyalty to the ML is very refreshing. Although there is the usual 'being pretty is everything' sentiment, the MC is strong enough to withstand that. Also, the long ass name she made up for herself is hilarious. Their dynamic is so interesting. The ML is so childish and immature with her, I loove it!! Him pulling her hair talking about how she left him alone to have a good time with the Count with his tiny hand and angry face..him saying that her head will be lighter if he plucks out her hair and the MC proceeds to have an epiphany and called him a genius! The look on his face..priceless!! I love how he calmed down when she said it was for him..that he told her it would be better to maintain a friendly relation with the Count so that's why she danced with him. He looked so grateful. Babyy~~

Isn’t Being A Wicked Woman Much Better?

Ongoing | | 2019 released

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.

Stuck in My Sister's Dating Sim

Ongoing | Mongdo | 2022 released

I like how simple this is. The MC is not annoying and everything feels so digestible. The plot isn't anything special but it's such a nice read. I love how he was in his past life, such a typical older brother. His sister was playing an otome dating game ignoring her tasks and he came over to scold her only to get caught up himself. When she saw him playing it, she kicked him and he pressed a button...and viola he is in the game. I like the contrast from him being the older brother to him being the youngest now. His siblings are so protective of him...but I hate the four-eyed elder brother. He didn't leave the best first impression. Also there is yuri love between the villainess and heroine too. Golly..

The Baby Concubine Wants to Live Quietly

Ongoing | 예마로 | 2019 released

Such a tempting title and a big thumbs up on the cover page Okuuurrr...it's aight. I do like her attitude, she doesn't act like a child and has her guards up. Her inner monologues are what u would expect from someone in her position, not some person simping over their potential killer's look. She completely adjusts to the body she possesses and in her flashback, she looked the same (so there might be something more to it?). And it seems in contrast to how the concubines treat her in the novel, they care for her and pity her. Sounds awfully convenient but heyyy...you do you. The translation could be better. Is the emperor a woman? Why does it refer to the Emperor as 'her'? And the concubines are male and female. So is the setting that advanced to have male concubines in the open? And supposed that person with the blindfold is a woman. How about Garam? I'm 100% sure that it's a male. There is upto 9 chapters currently

The Precious Sister of The Villainous Grand Duke

Ongoing | Eclair,Lunaheng | 2019 released

Nice read not the best...a bit repetitive..but okay. Maybe this deserve more description. Okayyy... here goes. The MC is isekai'd as per usual as the adopted daughter of the Lagrange, the villains of the novel which she is reincarnated onto. This is a secret but the fact that she does not have the shadow ability that is the identity of the Lagrange can be questioned. The ML is her elder brother, not the real bio one that is the ML of the novel but the villain of the story who is also whipped for the female lead. Awfully convenient.. ain't it? It is common for siblings to kill eachother for the heir position so the MC was unsafe even as a baby from the get go. But the villain saved her..although not for some grand reason like the kindness of his heart. It was imperative for the selection of the heir for the final stage to kill the one they treasure the most. So he planned on killing her when that day comes. Ofcourse that didn't happen. If it did..what a plot twist it would be. The villain grew attached to her and she to him. Also Anissa's bio family is trash except for her big bro who cares for her somewhat. What else? Oh! The og fl is one deranged bitch, a delulu I tell you...she considers herself to be the main character, the saviour if you will (although it is correct initially). She acts very self-righteous and says that Dietrich and her are destined but when push comes to shove, she considers him to be dirty and refused to help when Anissa asked for her help. Also the demon that Dietrich is bonded with...a grower for me. He cares for him. But the demon that made the curse on Dietrich obsolete was the demon that fell for og fl's mother and inturn was cursed so he bitter as hell now. He made it so that Dietrich would not die an early death in exchange for Anissa offering everything she had to make to ensure that he was alive. But he made it so that everyone forgot about Anissa and that she ever existed except for Dietrich. So Dietrich inturn offers him his soul but he responds with 'Do you think that's enough?' so...Oh Anissa forgot everything as well, she thinks she is reincarnated in the novel (which she is) but no recollection of her time as Anissa. She is now a maid with the same description as Anissa except for her blue eyes. Also that lecherous noble is not it. What more? Oh the Lagrange are a respected family now and the Shadows are no more..which the MC is confused about since it was originally a war story and she found it strange that Anissa did not exist. In the last chapter that I read, Ch94 she met with Dietrich in a field of garden and she tripped (are we surprised?) so he helps her. She first mistook him for a kidnapper since her fellow maid warned her of it so as she tried to run suddenly she tripped. Dietrich helps her, and she asks why he is here not knowing his identity..gurlll and he says that he is looking for his lover.

Doctor’s Rebirth

Ongoing | Taesun dobin | 2019 released

This is surprisingly up my alley. Tbh though I enjoy this type of 'cultivation' esque manhwas/manhuas..it tends to be overwhelming with the amount of information being dumped. Also, if you've read one, you have read all. It is basically the same shit in different format. I do like the master-disciple connection going on, and the sworn brothers bit. The MC faces success after sucess though tribulations come in insignificant forms. Him healing the master happened surprisingly sooner than I expected. I also like that he isn't a douchebag and has a moral compass unlike other MCs. He does struggle between being a doctor and a martial master but he considers himself a doctor first and foremost. He is also incredibly mature and has an objective and logical outlook on life. I didn't see him becoming that attached to his Master but with the context that he was an orphan and all, it does make sense. He wonders if this is what it feels like to have a parent as his master pats his head. Up until now there are no love interest overtly. His friend could be one or that younger sibling of the something clan (sorry I can't keep tabs on everything) . What more? I like the dog

Life of a Magic Academy Mage

Ongoing | | 2019 released

I like it. It's a nice read. I like how the MC is shaped by his time as a graduate, as is mentioned in every page. I like the connections he made, and he seems to be a good person at heart. His choice of friends is also very applaudable. The immense mana, one in a talent thing is not a first but I like how he focuses on the basics and unlike other MCs actually has no qualms with working hard. It's about that hustle man. The characters are still one-dimensional and there is no risk or life-threatening situations yet so maybe this isn't that type of manhwa. His family wasn't showcased..I am guessing that we will learn more about them as time goes on. The Wood spirit did say he resembled a Wardener lunatic from a hundred years ago in terms of his temperament and talent so you never know. Also I hope no love interest cuz authors can't juggle the two properly.

I Adopted A Villainous Dad

Ongoing | Yunsul,Pig Cake | 2000 released

It's alright. The description is in the synopsis so have at it. I was looking forward for this a while back when only the oneshot promo was available. Although it seemed tacky, I felt like it would be fun. Currently there are 33 chapters but I left it at Ch20 because I can't bring myself to read it any longer. The only thing on the priestess' mind is her "daddy", and it's not a psychological thing either. He's just her fav character so she is willing to do anything for him..that kind of thing is so shallow. I mean I get it but all she talks about is his looks and all, also she seems to shut other things out. Her knight and maid are amazing people who genuinely care for her yet her daddy is the only thing on her mind. Also the plot is mad sloppy, just because she chose the Emperor as her dad.. That just happened. She didn't have to fight that hard for it either, even though she covered it up as a prophecy it couldn't have been that easy. She is a child first and foremost so she realistically would not have been taken seriously especially concerning the corrupted priests. Furthermore, the Emperor getting attached to her so quickly is so out of character. The male lead helped her when she slipped and there was a moment there, but then Mikhael stood there with an angry expression. Yada yada yada. I mean she saved the ml's lil bro life so there is a connection between them now. Also how she was readily able to use the resurrection spell makes me question the legitimacy of the comic but whatever. The MC's personality gets on my nerves but I'm slowly getting immune to adult trapped in a child's body simping over a good looking child then falling for them so..