δìмíтяα's manga / #Fantasy(2)

What a heartwarming story! Seeing Athanasia struggle to win her father's love was preety agonizing to me. I couldn't fathom how a father could be so cold and cruel towards his own daughter for no apparent reason. As the story progressed and we got to learn why he behaved this way I couldn't help but feel sorry for him. Their relationship developed and they came to love each other. Claude found something precious to hold onto other than his beloved Diana and a reason to lead a meaningful life, whilst Athanasia found what she longed for for so long, a family. I am just dying to see who she ends up with. It better be Lucas! I just love his character and his interaction with the princess. They were both adorable and funny. Also he is the one that helped her the most throughout her journey and understands her completely. It's not mere attraction, it is genuine love.

I tried to actually complete this manga, but I failed miserably twice. It starts off quite promising and that's what keeps the reader going. The first 50 chapters or so are undeniably interesting. The same cannot be said for the rest. I managed to reach chapter 131, if I am not mistaken, where the princess gets attacked ONCE MORE for being oh so potentially powerfull? maybe? The protagonist though is not by any means a "strong female lead" as the tag used suggests. Although likable, I would personally describe her as a coward, depending on others to save her from difficult or dangerous situations. EVERY SINGLE TIME. Those others being her fiancee, father or brothers for the most part. Furthermore, it is quite annoying that the whole female population is treated so badly, while the protagonist is the exception to that rule and the reason being that she acts "cute" towards the males she encounters. I find this deeply problematic. I am under the impression that this is not headed the direction the author intended to.