I Got Married To A Villain
Completed Note: I read the official version Opinion: I enjoyed this isekai. Overall the story was well paced, the FL was understandably wary of the ML, the ML was enjoyably yandere and dangerous with the soft spot that grew for the FL, the art was pretty, and the story entertaining enough to keep the reader invested. While there was an irritating lack of communication at times, common sense has you understanding the FLs reasons for not trusting the ML with her real thoughts. Main couple: 8/10 FL: 8/10 - Regina Bloise. Isekai’d to become the daughter to an Earl and the unfortunate witness to a murder. She is kind, cautious, a good friend and more pragmatic and independent than she first seems. ML: 9/10. Grand Duke Arsene Graroy. Brother to the current emperor, the one who does the dirty work (kills) for the emperor. A bit yandere, ruthless, dangerous and intimidating. The type to smile and have a polite conversation while destroying you. Enjoys playing cat and mouse with Regina but soon finds himself admiring her and experiencing feelings that are new. Very loyal and protective. Story/Concept: This is an isekai story that has a new (for me) reasoning behind taking the FL from one world and putting her in another. There were some plot holes but overall it was great to watch Arsene fall for his gentle Regina and to watch Regina finally trust the Duke. I am a fan of yandere type in stories and Arsene had some fantastic scenes with that yandere glint in his eye. Side character were interesting and the villain was a suitably loathsome person. Tropes: Historical. Shoujo. Isekai. Power struggle for throne. Yandere ML who is gentle with FL. Possessive/protective ML. God given powers. Evil dowager empress. Demons. Smut: None. Ending: Happy. Art: Full colour. Generally pretty a with good details. TW's: Murder/violence. Implied child abuse. Unedited MTL smut scenes from epilogue @ https://cometothedarkside97.wordpress.com/2021/07/03/ive-been-proposed-by-a-villain-unedited-mtl-smut/
Barbarities
Top tier story for me. -Montague Joel Letreux, Lord Judiciary Montague. Serious, hard working, advisor to the king and law maker. -Viscount Adam Canning. Hired by the queen mother from her birth country Xehana to be a bodyguard for Lord Judiciary Montague. A beautiful, hedonistic charmer who has always been more focused on living for pleasure until he meets Joel. This story is well written, with interesting characters and a great background of political intrigue that lets both characters shine. I loved the Georgian fashions, and the friendship between the king and Prince Luca was adorable. I could rave more, but suffice to say it’s a favourite.
Syunrai to Mitsu
Completed Story CW: Pedophilia, rape, child abuse, murder (not done by either MC to the other) Yuen was abandoned by his parents and taken to an orphanage. His only support was his roommate, 16yo Yan, who became like a kind and protective older brother. Yan nii-chan also cherished Yuen like his younger brother, but one night something happened that changed everything. 10 years later the Yakuza, Aoyagi turned up at the orphanage to take over handling of the remnants of the nearly derelict place known for human trafficking. There he met the last remaining teacher Yuen and his two charges. This story is their relationship and it was beautifully drawn and remarkably sweet, especially given the many dark underlying themes. Sexy, uncensored hot scenes mixed with caring and warm feelings; such a wonderful mix!
his highness' male consort
Story complete on WebComics -Xie Yanhuan: Sent in place of The Ninth Princess of Xie Huan to be wed to the Emperor of Ming Guo, Yan Gui. Under a curse and following the Ninth Princesses commands under duress, Xie Yanhuan’s sole hope for success is that the Emperor live up to the rumours that he isn’t interested in women and never visits the concubines of his harem. Because if the emperor were to visit, he would discover that Xie is a man. -Yan Gui, Emperor of Ming Guo: Known as the God of War, Yan stepped into the seat of Emperor following a thwarted attempted coup by Prince Anle. Now he wields politics in his harem and his country and deals with the machinations of those with their eyes on his throne. The story was enjoyable with its balance of harem political shenanigans, character romance, magical curses, and the shadow of a looming war. There were some unexpected moments, but on the whole the story followed a comfortably expected trajectory. Let down a bit by a rather rushed final chapter, but overall still enjoyable.
I’m the Male Lead’s Girl Friend