ReviewRaptor's manga / #Unexplained Happenings(93)

Okay, this is...oh boy. Where to start. The artwork is not consistent at all and at times feels like other drawings were used as reference even (better anatomy, more dynamic poses than usual, etc.), tho I can forgive this easily since this is clearly an amateur work. The art is forgivable tho with it's inconsistency, it seems to get a bit more steady as things progress (I think anyway?). The story itself is interesting but...holy shit does the pacing ruin this comic. Not only are you just thrown into this without anything being explained entirely/in the basics, the plot is basically only made of one hectic happening after another and another and another...while the before given mysteries or unexplained parts are simply discarded or forgotten by the author. Neither the viewer nor the character knows what the actual fuck is going on but the story still progresses and seems to pretend that there is sufficent basis for that? It's just confusing. And not in a forgivable way. It's just a chore to read at this point (chapter 18 for me). If the pacing was WAY slower and let some things settle and explain at least the basics properly before moving onto the next drama, this would be something I'd keep reading. Not for the female lead tho (she's not as interesting as she could be, even with her tragic back story she seems blant and boring many times), the Emperor and other minor side characters are interesting...but not interesting enough to endure the confusion. I think this might be a good learning experience if the author listens to critique, but it doesn't get a pasing grade from me. Hence I'mma drop it. I might check back when it's finished, just to see what the Emperor is up to, but it's not worth a serious read for me.

Okay, review time since I've caught up with the current chapters (44). It's nice that this story went another route than the usual idea of the villainess avoiding any bad moments and trying to be nice and friendly all the time, but...this particular route seems a bit wonky here and there. Like, there are happenings just for the sake of them happening, just to progress to a specific part or simply just to drive an agenda some more. That's not always bad and it's not done badly per se but there's a problem with the flow of things. And logic too, there is quite a lot of flaws in the logic of these people (main character especially) and at times they are super witty and fast on the uptake and other times they are just so utterly dense and slow it's making me think I'm looking at a different character altogether... What bothers me a lot is that the main character comes across as both relatable as well as someone you want to cheer for and in another moment...you kinda wanna see her fail and things go haywire. I don't think that was the intention, especially since it happens so often and almost randomly, but I find this quite badly written. Especially for a main character. She shouldn't be dislikable unless we have a beginning arc of her not being a good person and then slowly growing to be one, but the author didn't seem to aim for that at all. So I really don't quite like her. And there are times I find it really hard to root for her tbh. In all honesty, I'll probably only keep reading this because the character of the crown prince is incredibly interesting and the whole nobles at each other's throat thing is right up my alley. But nothing else. The pacing is either too slow or a tad bit rushed (some things are adressed and then left unattended for ages until they get a lukewarm continuation/solution), the base plot has lost it's charm due to the execution the author went with and all in all it's just not as pleasant to read as it could be. If there was any sort of hint for at least a love story to actually start or her being a decent person and not trying to use people but instead help them (especially Oscar, who obviously needs help and she knows it), maybe I'd be more interested and keep reading. But as it is I have no real desire to see this continue. The artwork is nice, one of the most decent ones among these reincarnated/revived plots. Tho there are a few annoying 3d assets being used and backgrounds could be much better in terms of showing them off and drawing them in detail. Either way, it's an okay read if you can ignore or forgive the flaws you find here and there. A good time waster for sure, tho nothing I personally would recommend. To each their own. So enjoy if you find yourself liking it more than I do. :)