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July Found by Chance

Complete | Muryu | 2000 released

It was a 5 star until like the last 5-10 chapters. After that it got kinda confusing and the ending while being happy, doesn't get enough of an explanation to be sure that it's going to stay that way. Number 13 is absolutely adorable, and so is his relationship with Danoh. The story (before it gets weird) is irresistible. I liked the characters as well. The main drawbacks are that I believe it started rushing near the end and one of the chapters on mangago is uploaded wrong, so we're probably missing a key part of the story that helped make sense of everything. Oh yeah there were maybe 5 instances of some top notch comedy thrown in, and somehow they fit perfectly even though this is a drama.

I Choose the Emperor Ending

Ongoing | Kim suo, jaradog | 2019 released

I can't decide if I wanna rate it 4 or 5 stars so it's like this for now. The structure reminds me a little of "As You Wish, Prince". She went in to the world of the novel that she wrote and even *spoilers*. Comedy is absolutely amazing, as is the FL's personality, it's basically impossible to not love the ML but *spoilers* so I'm waiting to see what it's going to be like later. EDIT: Went down to 3 for the overwhelmingly pushy "feminist" signals. Like ok, I know Rina is OP in more ways than one but you really think she can rule a country? What's wrong with Edward taking the throne with Rina as an aide? Why does she have to make it sound like all the girls would be more successful if their jobs were "manly" like engineering? Cooking and sewing are just as important and shouldn't be treated as lesser on the basis of them being feminine. You don't need to act like a man to be a strong woman.

The Villain Demands I Love Him

Ongoing | 오미자청 | 2019 released

That sure was interesting. I was already hooked when I heard it's the ML that gets reincarnated but that's only the beginning. The good stuff is how he decides to deal with it. Villainesses always plan things out carefully and every move is calculated, but that's not the case with this guy! The moment he wakes up he grabs a horse and runs straight to her. Still in his PJ's, he cries, drops to his knees, and begs for her hand in marriage. Better yet, he asks her which limb he should cut off to prove he's sincere, tells her she can beat him, and offers to literally give her everything he has and more. If that doesn't sound like a top tier manhwa to you then I don't know of anything that would. EDIT: Gets sorta mediocre after the bit I just described.

A Stepmother's Märchen

Ongoing | orka | 2019 released

Sum good shit but give me some proper romance before I start shipping FL with her stepson. And before this turns you off they're the same age and only met when she married in to the family. FL isn't op or anything but she doesn't really have a man to depend on as of now so she gets shit done by herself however difficult it may be. I think the ML is nice but we've seen him in what, 4 chapters? EDIT: Dropped at 55 chapters. Why then? No particular reason, I just got that far before taking a long break and when I came back I decided this ain't worth it. There's no damn romance. After 56 it's just epilogues and even those don't seem like much.

Angelic Lady

Ongoing | Susu,waffle fu | 2020 released

There's literally zero romance for now but I am DOWN for a good revenge plot. She's not like "I want to live", this bad bitch's middle name is karma and she's gonna serve it!

The Destroyer Fell in Love with Me

Ongoing | Yoondal,Haring | 2000 released

I've said it before and I'll say it again, thirsty FL's are the best. This case is like in between full on hoeing and hating/disliking ML in that she clearly struggles to hold herself back when looking at his gorgeous bod while also trying to stay away so that she's not involved when he turns in to a homicidal maniac/falls for og mc. If only she gained the confidence to stop him in his tracks with the power of love... I've seen people complain about the art but imo it's good.

Second Lead Complex

Complete | Soi | 2019 released

FL is a bit dumb but I like her not taking any shit. Wish we could just cut the original ML out of the picture though... Most of the time he just gets in the way or acts depressed since his love is unrequited. FL needs to try harder to get with Hana, girl him turning you down is no excuse to go around with another dude.

See You In My 19th Life

Ongoing | Lee hye | 2020 released

I kinda wish she'd tell him but at the same time I'm enjoying the suspense. I love the FL's personality. The whole concept of a modern world where she keeps being reborn (not possessing another's body) is cool.

I Became the Villain's Mother

Ongoing | Yuliji | 2020 released

Man, this took an interesting turn. It's really good though. For the first while it's somewhat of a comedy which I can't explain without spoiling, but after 20 or 30 chapters the family dynamic really gets going. For once the FL has braincells and realizes that she can not die by being a good person instead of running from her killer. She's not an idiot either, if you give her the clues she can put two and two together. EDIT: Dropped due to some spoilers. EDIT 2: Look, I'm out of shit to read. Have been for ages. Gonna come back to this at least until *aforementioned thing* happens. Maybe they'll change the plot who knows (but prob not). And if you wanna know what the thing is I'll say it since like half my "reviews"(can you even call them that? More like deranged ramblings...) contain spoilers anyway. She has another kid with the ML and it's a girl which is like my two biggest no-nos. Also not me leaving the want more tags in while saying I dropped it. EDIT 3: Yes I dropped it a second time but I don't remember if the thing happened, I think so?

The Flower Dances and the Wind Sings

Ongoing | 라넬라, 상행,상행 | 2020 released

This is more of a mother story than a romance, the ML has been in like two scenes so far. It's kinda weird because the kid is her actual child that she neglected and when she regresses he's already 15.