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Webtoon Review: Happily Ever Afterwards
Synopsis:
What would you do if you were reborn as a character from your favorite romance novel? For Peony, an avid fan of “The Song of Askar,” the answer is simple: Marry her favorite character, of course! Reincarnated as the princess of the Kingdom of Garten, Peony is determined to marry Richt, the second male lead of “The Song of Askar” and former prince of the Fairspren Empire, who was banished to an inhospitable land after the novel’s happy ending (which didn’t end so well for him). Amidst trials and tribulations, can Peony and Richt make the most of their second chance at life and love?
Status: Completed
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Isekai, Drama, Josei, Comedy
Original Work By: Hwang Do Tol
Adapted by: Jeongseo
Review:
Hello Hi Annyeong and welcome to my review blog!
Today I will be reviewing a cute romance manhwa entitled, Happily Ever Afterwards!
This review will be a bit short since I finished it last February and I don't remember ALL the details, just the important ones.
Anyway, this title is another novel isekai.
But the thing is, the MC was not reincarnated as a part of the main cast, instead, she is a background character of the original story, a princess from a rich, neighbouring country.
The timeline also happened after the ending of the original story which made me interested.
So far, I've only read novel isekais where the MCs are either involved in the story from birth (reincarnated) or they went back in time.
For this one, the original princess died and the MC took over the princess' body. Unlike other isekais, the MC has no idea what will happen next since it's already the after-story. So it's up to the MC to create her own story thus, the title "Happily Ever Afterwards".
In her previous life, the MC, now called Princess Peony, has a favorite character/bias in the novel name Richt. In the novel, Richt is the tragic second lead who was exiled after starting a rebellion against the novel's hero and heroine; his brother and THE crown prince, Mikhail and his first love and brother's fiance, Hestia.
Peony absolutely LOVED Richt and thinks he is misunderstood and deserved to be happy. If only she could bring him happiness right? Then an idea struck her. Since she is at the novel's after story, she could change Richt fate and save him! And how you ask? By marrying him and becoming a great wife of course!
The premise of the story is totally relatable! Fictional guys are hot but they ain't real. But what if they WERE real? What would you do? Well, Ms. Peony here knows what she wants, she will marry her favorite character no matter what.
Peony now has a goal but conflicts got in her way. You see, the original Princess Peony is very fragile and sickly (thus why she died). Because of this, her family is overprotective and doted on her so much. The land where Lord Richt was exiled is very cold and almost unhabitable, it's a big red flag for her and her health. But girlie really wanted to make her bias happy so she said fck it, I'm going no matter what. Convincing her family to go and propose to him was challenging but Peony managed to convince them anyways.
Fast forward, Peony was able to travel to Lord Richt's residence and has many plans of winning him over. She proposed to him but was rejected. However, she won't back down without a fight! He is her bias after all so she knows everything about him! She believes that if she makes the right moves, he will eventually warm up to her.
However, making Richt fall for her was harder than expected. Despite knowing the things on how to pull his heart strings (example: giving him sweets), he is still so rude, aloof and cold towards her.
Despite Richt pushing her away, Peony would almost push back and would never leave. She put her foot down and declared that she WOULD marry him. Eventually, the two made a truce that if Peony made him fall for her in 100 days, he would marry her. And thus, begins their love story.
Their love story is actually cute. I won't spoil anything but I really love the development between the two as well as their chemistry. Sometimes I find myself giggling about how cute they are. I really love Peony as she is so pure, adorable, cheerful and strong. She's strong in the sense that she is very determined, driven and she knows what she wants. She is not afraid to try as she always takes the first step all the time which I admire very much. This attitude of hers really fits well with our male lead, Richt.
Now with Richt, I love him and Peony together but alone, I don't think he is on my favorite characters list. For me, this guy is just a big red flag. I'm not really a fan of tsundere male leads so I might be biased on this but he really gets on my nerves sometimes. He gets angry all so suddenly and he expects Peony to know why the hell is he angry about. And when Peony wants to talk about it, he lashes out like, okay dude chill, she just wants to understand you.
He has his moments sure, he even makes me swoon sometimes, but most of the times he is just a big jerk. I almost dropped this series because of how he treats Peony badly on the first half of the series. As much I love Peony, she sometimes can be so pushy. She has that "I can fix him" mindset so yeah, I kinda get annoyed at her sometimes because it hurts me to see her so determined when her efforts aren't even reciprocated.
Despite that, I kept reading this manhwa because my good friend recommended this to me and she loved it very much so I gave it a chance. I was thinking the whole time that Peony is so perfect for him because she has so much patience dealing with his moodiness. If I were her, I would dump his ass a long time ago :D
Anyways, the story itself was interesting. The main focus is the main couple's romance but the subplots are good too. The story of the rebellion has an unexpected twist and the love story of the second couple is very adorable as well. I really love Andy since he's such a cutie and a green flag! He is one of my favorite characters.
Reading it is entertaining and I was satisfied with the ending. My only problem is with the male lead at first but I guess it worked out for them both at the end. It was cute and I would recommend it to those peeps who loves the cold guy x cheerful girl dynamic.
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Overall Rating: 4/5
Status: Finished
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emails i can't send album thoughts
My thoughts regarding Sabrina Carpenter's album
Hi! This is a very short review of Sabrina Carpenter's "emails i can't send" album!
I first posted this on twitter and I have to describe my thoughts with the characrer limit so some are very short!
1. emails i can't send
Rating: 9/10
Thoughts:
This made me cry since it made me revisit a not so happy memory which caused me trust issues lol.
Anyway i like how it is so raw and honest. I also love the melody.
2. Vicious
Rating: 8.5/10
Thoughts:
Very catchy. I love the instrumental. The bridge was also good. I added this on my playlist~ It also reminded me of someone I know who fits the song perfectly
3. Read Your Mind
Rating: 8/10
Thoughts:
Another catchy song 👏
I LOVE the beat, it makes me wanna dance. My fave part is the pre-chorus! The lyrics is about frustration towards someone who is really indecisive 😂
4. Tornado Warnings
Rating: 7.5/10
Thoughts:
That bass tho. The song is good but not something i would have on repeat. Bridge is good! Her vocals are pretty.
5. because i liked a boy
Rating: 8/10
Thoughts:
Is this about the whole driver's license situation? I love the chorus of this one. I kinda sympathize with her bc people can be so cruel. Like, they are so fast to jump on that hate train when they only know a snippet of what happened.
6. Already Over
Rating: 8/10
Thoughts:
Chorus is very catchy and I love the beats. The melody is upbeat and reminds me of vlog music but the lyrics is pretty sad.
7. how many things
Rating: 8.5/10
Thoughts:
Tbh I paid no attention to this song on first listen but upon reading the lyrics, I find it really sad. It's about realizing that ur special someone is slowly falling out of love w/ you. I love the pre chorus her vocals are really heavenly. One of my faves in this album.
8. bet u wanna
Rating: 8.5/10
Thoughts:
An absolute banger for me 👏
It's about those exes who wants to come back 🙄
I like the scoff on the bridge 😂
Definitely going on my playlist
9. Nonsense
Rating: 9/10
Thoughts:
This song is the reason I'm listening to the album 😂 It's VERY CATCHY and has been stuck in my mind for weeks.
10. Fast Times
" Give me a second to forget I
ever really meant it "
Rating: 7.5/10
Thoughts:
Love the instrumental and the chorus is catchy.
P.S. I've reached the image limit so no images from here onwards
11. skinny dipping
"We've been swimming on the
edge of the cliff
I'm resistant, but goin' down
with the ship
It'd be so nice right? Right?
If we could take it all off and just
exist
And skinny dip in water under the
bridge"
Rating: 7/10
Thoughts:
Feels like a song from a musical. I like the chorus.
12. Bad for Business
"He's good for my heart but he's
bad for business"
Rating: 8.5/10
Thoughts:
Have you been so inlove that you did things that are not very typical of you? If yes, then this is the song for you. I love this song bc i can relate to it ><
13. decode
" You're good at falling, not
the staying there
You're good at the giving too
much then getting scared
You're good at impersonating
someone who cares "
Rating: 8/10
Thoughts:
It's a song for those who had the courage to walk away from a very toxic relationship :)
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Top 5 Songs:
emails i can't send
Nonsense
Vicious
Bad for Business
how many things
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Overall Score: 8.15/10
#album thoughts#reviews#sabrina carpenter#emails i can't send#vicious#read your mind#tornado warnings#because i liked a boy#already over#how many things#bet u wanna#nonsense#fast times#skinny dipping#bad for business#decode
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Born Pink Album Thoughts
My thoughts regarding Blackpink's 2nd Full Album
Hello and Hi!
A little bit overdue but this is gonna be a short review of Born Pink album.
Born Pink is the second full album of Blackpink, a south korean girl group under YG entertainment.
Just a PSA: I'm a Blink so I might be a bit biased with my opinions ><
I remember the hype of this last year because they rarely release comebacks! The moment I heard there was a FULL album, I immediately pre-ordered all versions.
Anyways, this review will be super short compared with the one I did with Olivia's Sour album so without further ado, let's go!
1. Pink Venom
Rating: 8/10
Thoughts:
Ok don't be mad but on first listen, I absolutely hated the chorus. I love everything except that chorus. But well since I keep streaming, it kinda grew on me 😂 Now it's my freakin anthem lol.
JenLisa rap parts were fire and ChaeSoo bridges were amazing! The "Blackpiiiink" chant was amazing as well. We sounded like a cult when we were chanting it on the concert ><
2. Shut Down
Rating: 9/10
Thoughts:
I LOVE this song no matter what anyone says. For me, it's one of their best title songs Jisoo's chorus part is fire, what a bias wrecker. I like the mix of classical La Campanella strings and modern beats. Also, the MV gave me goosebumps and made me cry a little. I've been a blink since their debut and seeing them reference and recreate their previous MV scenes made me realize that they made it despite all the hate that they got. My girls came so far 🥺
Also the lyrics?? Like hello! It's obviously for those who are dragging them down. My favorite lines are "Bunch of wannabes that wanna be me, me three of I was you" and "Praying for my downfall many have tried baby" like yes girls tell 'em!
Whip it whip it whip it is hard to pronounce tho haha
3. Typa Girl
Rating: 8/10
Thoughts:
This song has been stuck in my head for months. I lost count of how many times I had this on repeat haha. I absolutely love the beats and the line, "I bring money to the table not your dinner".
Lyrics is a bit of a pick me girl moment but eh, it's good and catchy 🤷♀️
Also, has anyone watched their Coachella set for this song??? The choreo? The creative direction?? EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT. Blackpink headlining Coachella is well deserved 👏👏
4. Yeah Yeah Yeah
Rating: 7/10
Thoughts:
A song written by Rosie and Jichu! Finally members getting credited amirite?? I actually like it. It's kinda perfect for encores and ending their concerts. Has a retro vibe.
GIF is from yours truly~ They sang this song in Born Pink Bulacan!
5. Hard to Love
Rating: 10/10
Thoughts:
My absolute favorite. This is what I expected Rose's solo to be like haha. OTG and Gone are good but Hard to Love is THE song for her. This song is stuck in my playlist for months. The guitar is just ❤️❤️
Please Rosie sing this on your tours or concerts I'm begging you.
6. The Happiest Girl
Rating: 7/10
Thoughts:
It's a pretty...sad song. The lyrics hurt my heart and soul. Maybe it's a song when you are going through a breakup.
I was shookt when Lisa sang! She has such a pretty voice.
I gave it a 7 score bc well it's not really my cup of tea (don't attack me pls). It's good tho don't get me wrong but personally won't have it on repeat.
7. Tally - 10/10
This song is one of my faves. It has a pretty great message about just being yourself and never minding what other people says.
For me, this song reflects them SO much. Let's be honest here, they've been through so much unneccessary hate. Everything they do, no matter how small, is just always under scrutiny. Like, give them a f**cking break 🙄 So yes, I imagine that this is THE comfort song for them. We say f*ck when we feel it \m/
8. Ready for Love
Rating: 7.5/10
Thoughts:
I actually like this song why do other Blinks shade it so much 😅
The bridges are probably my favorite! Jisoo + bridges are such a good combination
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Top 5 Songs:
Hard to Love
Tally
Typa Girl
Shut Down
Pink Venom
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Overall Score: 8.3/10
#born pink#album thoughts#blackpink#pink venom#shut down#typa girl#yeah yeah yeah#hard to love#happiest girl#tally#ready for love
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Welcome to my Album Reviews!
For Review:
Portals - Melanie Martinez
GABRIEL - keshi
Reviewed:
SOUR - Olivia Rodrigo
Born Pink - BLACKPINK
emails i can't send - Sabrina Carpenter
Click "Read More" for all my reviews!
SOUR - OLIVIA RODRIGO
Rating: 8.3 / 10
Top five song picks:
Happier
Jealousy, jealousy
Traitor
Good 4 u
Brutal
BORN PINK - BLACKPINK
Rating: 8.3/10
Top five song picks:
Hard to Love
Tally
Typa Girl
Shut Down
Pink Venom
emails i can't send - Sabrina Carpenter
Rating: 8.15/10
Top five song picks:
emails i can't send
Nonsense
Vicious
how many things
bet u wanna
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Welcome to my blog!
Hi hello! My name is Haru and I made this blog as an outlet to release my thoughts/reviews about random things that I like.
English is not my native language so please understand if I have any errors ><
For all my reviews click "Read More". Thanks for visiting!
Webtoon Reviews
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MV Reviews - coming soon
Skincare Reviews - coming soon
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Update~
I'm gonna review this manhwa next~
I actually finished this around February I think? but I missed the opportunity to write a review since I got really busy irl.
Anyways, the review might be short since I lost that post-reading hype lol
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Webtoon Review: The Greatest Estate Developer
Synopsis:
When civil engineering student Suho Kim falls asleep reading a fantasy novel, he wakes up as a character in the book! Suho is now in the body of Lloyd Frontera, a lazy noble who loves to drink, and whose family is in a mountain of debt. Using his engineering knowledge, Suho designs inventions to avert the terrible future that lies in wait for him. With the help of a giant hamster, a knight, and the world’s magic, can Suho dig his new family out of debt and build a better future?
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Shounen,Fantasy, Isekai
Adapted By: Lee Hyunmin
Art By: Kim Hyunsoo
Original Story By: BK_Moon
REVIEW (until epsiode 62):
Before we proceed to the review, I just want to say Happy New Year everyone! Hope you all will have a great year.
This 2023, I hope I can read and review a lot of webtoon or manhwas. I currently have a lot of backlogs for review so I hope I can finish those too!
This review is my first entry for this year! This manhwa is actually reccommended to me by my boyfriend and he insisted that I would not regret reading it and you know what, he was right! This comic did not dissappoint.
The introduction of this series is your typical isekai. Guy reads a novel, guy is transported to the said novel and yada yada. The isekai trope is done to death I know, but I think what separates this manhwa amongst the rest is its main premise wherein our main protagonist is an engineering student who uses his modern skills and knowledge to improve the current medieval world he is in.
The main character, Suho Kim a.k.a Lloyd Fronterra, is a very likeable, funny and refreshing MC. His main goal is to be filthy rich because in his past life, he is a very poor student.
He uses this motivation in order to survive the current world he is in even though sometimes his ways are quite questionable. His current body, Lloyd Frontera is the duke's son who is known to be a thug and a troublemaker. This actually puts him at a disadvantage at the start since no one wants to be associated with him. However, he finds a way to actually use this as an advatage to achieve what he wants.
He may seem like a selfish, capitalistic and opportunistic person, which is kinda true but his intentions are quite good. Although he talks a lot about money, when looking at the bigger picture, he provides people with comfortable housing, jobs and he even paid off his family's debt.
He also provides innovation to the people using his modern knowledge and he is also very hands on and hardworking with the projects he initiates, making it satisfying everytime an arc is finished. So I guess one thing I learned, is money is such a great motivator.
He certainly has a lot flaws, but I don't hate him? He's only mean to the people who gets on his bad side and they kinda deserve it especially once you knew what kind of people they are and what kind of things they did. So I don't really have a problem with it cuz it's karma at work.
Now with regards to the relationship. I....I ship him with the second lead Javier >//<
I just LOVE their chemistry! It reminds me of this ship dynamic:
Javier is SO done with every sht Lloyd does but is always there to support him. I love their banters and I just find their interactions so hilarious!
I kinda feel bad for Javier sometimes though since he is always in the middle of Lloyd's schemes but all is well since deep down he knows that helping Lloyd matches his own personal views and interests.
As for other characters, I really like Lloyd's parents, the queen, the cute animal summons, Sir Bayern and many more! All of these characters are influenced one way or another by Lloyd and helps him with his goal to get richer-- I mean, to help the people of their estate.
As for the story, I really like it! I like the pacing and of course, I live for its comedy. So far, I have no complaints. Oh! Maybe one con is, it is too good that I binged it for a few days and was left empty because I reached the latest chapter and was left hanging. I wish they could update 3x a week TT
The art is really good too. It has an anime vibe to it and also, I can't help but notice that the artist seems to like muscles a lot 👀
I also like how they drew the characters' expressions! It's just too funny! I like how they emphasize how cunning Lloyd is using his expressions!
Overall, is this a must read? HELL YEAH.
I didn't gave much details for this review because I don't want to spoil anything~ You gotta see how good it is for yourself~
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Overall Rating: 4.8/5
Status: Ongoing
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Webtoon Review: Love Advice From the Great Duke of Hell
source: unfins (twitter)
Synopsis:
The girl of your dreams barely knows you exist. Your friends can’t help. Your family is clueless. So where do you turn for love advice? Who can provide you with that essential assistance for the lovelorn? If you’re average everyday teenager Paul, you summon a powerful demon from deep in the recesses of Hell and frankly, hope for the best.
Status: Completed (updated 12-01-2022)
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
Author: unfins
REVIEW (until episode 128):
I first read this webtoon during its first release and re-release back in 2018. I read this comic again last month because I stopped reading it around 2020. I wanted to continue reading it once the 2nd season is completed cuz I hate cliffhangers.
Now that all chapters for season 2 are available, I'll be able to review this comic~
A little bit of summary.
Paul, our protaganist, is an ordinary boy that has the biggest crush on this girl named Elena who works at a café. He wanted to ask her out so he did the most rational thing a person can do, buy a book of the occult and summon a demon to help him.
Paul summoned not just any demon, but a powerful and high ranking duke of hell named Astaroth.
source: unfins (twitter)
This comic is actually my favorite comic in the comedy genre. The synopsis captured my interest because a guy summoning a high ranking demon for love advice sounds like a recipe for disaster. When I was done reading the first chapter, I was sold because it already had me giggling.
The comedy in this comic is just pure gold. Chef's kiss! I like how every chapter makes me laugh. Like, not the quiet kind of laugh but really laugh out loud!
The delivery and timing of the punchlines are perfect and unpredictable. Sometimes you think the characters are being serious but then something absurd and outrageous happens which makes you laugh unexpectedly. I would also like to highlight the characters' reactions and expressions because it makes everything 5x funnier.
R/N: Juliet has the most relatable reactions lmao
I have to be honest, at first I thought it's just a gag comic that only circles around its initial premise and has no progress at all. You know, a comic made just for laughs. But I was so wrong! I am kind of surprised that it has development in both the characters and the story! Like what? This comic has actual plot??
The development of the story is actually really good and interesting. There are a lot of twists too so it makes you wanna read more to know what will happen next.
Season 2 & 3 focuses more on the plot but the humor is still consistent which is great since I think the comedy is what this comic is known and loved for.
Character-wise, i like all of them! Oh! a little tip when reading this comic but don't judge the characters at face value because they sometimes turn out differently than what they seem! Some characters may look scary but they are actually really nice. Some characters look really cool or intimidating but they actually arent 🤣
R/N: this guy here had me fooled
The main characters have very interesting and unexpected development as well although sometimes they make dumb and questionable things.
To be fair, the decisions that they make are useful to the plot and in-character so it kinda makes sense. My fave character is probably Vin, our resident bystander who wants nothing to do with any events in the story but gets dragged anyway.
His arc is actually very funny and his development is actually what I least expected.
R/N: Vin before and after. They really pushed him too hard huh ><
Overall, I really love this comic and will reccommend this to others especially those who likes comedy or if you want something to make you smile or laugh.
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Overall Rating: 4/5
Reading Status: Done
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A little spoiler btw!
Gonna post Paul's Demon form because he looks cool and hot
his abs tho
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ADDITIONAL REVIEW (since this webtoon is already completed)
Soooo I kinda feel sad hahaha.
The series actually ended a few weeks after I wrote my initial review so yeah, I feel kinda empty after finishing it.
I am not aware that it ended so I expected a few more chapters. But then it dawned on me when I read the author's epilogue. I didn't even know that I was reading the last chapter 🤣
Well anyways, the series is still great although the ending felt like a cliffhanger. I'm not sure if the author will continue the story but I will commend them because I really enjoyed this series a lot! I will miss the characters and all their mishaps!
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Webtoon Review: Who Made Me A Princess
Synopsis:
The beautiful Athanasia was killed at the hands of her own biological father, Claude de Alger Obelia, the cold-blooded emperor! It’s just a silly bedtime story… until one woman wakes up to suddenly find she’s become that unfortunate princess! She needs a plan to survive her doomed fate, and time is running out. Will she go with Plan A, live as quietly as possible without being noticed by the infamous emperor? Plan B, collect enough money to escape the palace? Or will she be stuck with Plan C, sweet-talking her way into her father’s good graces?!
Status: Completed
Genre: Isekai, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Author: Plutos
Artist: Spoon
REVIEW:
Re-read this again because it is finally completed and I can binge read it without cliffhangers!
This is my first isekai webtoon and also my favorite so it holds a very special place in my heart!
Reading this again is pretty nostalgic! I remember those times where I am so excited when a new chapter comes out every few to several months. The wait is sometimes long but it is very worth it although sometimes it leaves you hanging.
It is completed now so I am able to enjoy this manhwa in its full glory! I will be reviewing the story, art, and give some opinions about the characters~
A little bit of recap:
The story starts with our main character being self aware that she had been isekai'd/reincarnated to a novel she read back in her previous life.
baby Athy is so adorable
Her main dillema was that apparently, she has been reincarnated as the tragic Princess Athanasia in a novel called "Lovely Princess".
In the original novel, Athanasia or Athy is the daughter of an Emperor named Claude de Alger Obelia. Although she was his only child and daughter, he never acknowledged nor cared for her since her birth, making her seem like a forgotten princess.
At the age of 9, she met her father accidentally while wandering around the palace grounds. Being a neglected child who craved for love and affection from a parent, she decided to win her father's favor by doing her best to be a great princess. However, her efforts were always fruitless since she was shunned and ignored by her father everytime.
When she was 14 and attending her debutante ball, a girl named Jeanette, who also happens to be the main protagonist of the novel, was introduced to the emperor as his daughter. Jeanette was accepted as a princess and as the story progress, Jeanette slowly gained their father's affection and approval due to her bright, gentle, and cheerful personality. Athy on the other hand was still neglected (poor bby..)
Then Jeanette has this aunt who wanted her to be the next heir to the throne. Since Athy is Jeanette's competition, she devised a plan to get rid of her for good by poisoning Jeanette and framing Athy for it.
The plan of Jeanette's aunt was successful since Claude believed the accusations that Athy poisoned Jeanette. Despite being innocent, Athy was then sentenced to death and executed.
Now in order to avoid the same tragic fate as the original Athanasia, our main character made a plan to collect as much trinkets and jewelry as much as she can gather so that she can have money and run away from the palace when she comes of age. She also planned to avoid the emperor as much as possible for her survival since it seems like the emperor has some sort of Vendetta towards her.
she loves gold so she can take it with her when she runs a way lol
However! Her plans were utterly destroyed when she met the emperor 4 years earlier than the original Athy. This made her come up with a new plan to try and charm the emperor like Jeanette did by being cute and charming in order not to be killed.
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Thoughts! (contains spoilers!)
This manhwa is my favorite for a reason! It is a complete package and something that I will recommend!
It is a cute and heart warming coming of age story with many twists and turns. The story telling is great and compelling. It keeps you interested and makes you want to read more because you just HAVE to know what will happen next.
The characters are also very well-written! I like mostly everyone in the story. I wish some characters have side stories or spin offs because they are so lovable and likeable. The chemistry between the characters are so great that I was kinda sad when I learned that the series already ended. I wanted more character interactions!
The relationship between Athy and her father is very cute and sweet. It's very amusing to see a very stoic Claude be full of emotions when it comes to his daughter. I wanted more stories or scenes about a doting Claude especially now that Athy has suitors!
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On the romance aspect, the love triangle between Athy, Ezekiel and Lucas makes my heart flutter so much. Ezekiel is nice and a textbook example of a prince/gentleman buuut I just ship Athy and Lucas so soooo much!
A little bit of spoiler but that scene where Athy kissed Lucas on the cheek will be forever etched in my memory!
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They are so cute and lovely together! I can't express how much I adore them so much. I like how Athy can be herself around Lucas and I love how chill and supportive Lucas is around Athy. Even though he is a very powerful magician and can take away Athy's problems in a snap, he still respects her decisions and trusts her judgement to solve the difficulties she face. He is also protective of Athy (in a healthy way) which is a major plus point!
I also love the scenes where the two male leads clash! The way they try win Athy's affection is amusing and funny cuz they are both competitive.
I just wished to have more side stories about Felix and Lily, Jeanette and Anastacius, and also Claude and Diana's past! Not sure if the actual novel has stories about them but if there are, I hope they get illustrated too because the art is excellent!
The artsyle is just chef's kiss! I really love how the characters are drawn cuz all of them are drop dead gorgeous! I think what stands out the most with the artsyle are the eyes, hair, and detailed clothing. As a shoujo fan, I am in love with the way the eyes and hair are drawn since it is sparkly and full of life and character.
The costume design is superb and can I just say the people behind the manhwa have great taste in fashion? All characters are stylish but I love Athy's dresses the most.
The Alice themed dress, confrontation dress, and debutante ball dress are very iconic to me.
Overall, you can tell I really love this manhwa! Maybe the things I kind of see as lacking is the way Aeternitas' story was told and also, major spoiler alert, neither Ezekiel nor Lucas ends up with Athy. I really wanted that Lucas end game!
The ending was ok and a great ending for an arc. I heard there are more post-Aeternitas events that happened on the novel so I guess it is up to the creators of the manhwa to decide if they'll illustrate that in the future or not.
I just have a lot to say about this manhwa but this post is getting long! Maybe I'll make a part 2 for my character opinions but lets see~
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Overall Rating: 4.5/5 (minus 0.5 cuz no Lucas x Athy endgame lol)
Reading Status: Completed
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Webtoon Review: Operation: True Love
Synopsis:
It’s hard dating someone who won’t give you the time of day. Su-ae Shim knows that better than anyone, having dated her indifferent boyfriend, Minu Kang, for years. She sometimes wishes she could be more like her charismatic stepsister, Ra-im, who seems to have it all. But life takes a turn for the weird when Su-ae discovers Jellypop, a sentient flip phone, in her locker. Jellypop has a lot to say about her love life, especially as Su-ae drifts further away from Minu and finds herself running into Minu’s friend, Eunhyeok. Add to the mix a growing suspicion that Minu and Ra-im might be more than friends, and Su-ae might need a miracle to navigate the ups and downs of high school romance!
Source: Webtoon
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Drama, Supernatural, Romance, Slice Of Life
CHAPTER 1-27 Review
I first stumbled upon this web comic on Webtoon. My interest was piqued the moment I laid my eyes upon the cover art because the artstyle is totally my type.
Source: Pinterest
The story starts off in quite an interesting note. The female lead, Su-ae, is in possession of a device where she can see how much love a person will receive and give in their lifetime. If you watched Death Note, she kinda has shinigami eyes but with a cupid filter.
Source: anigliscans
The problem is, she can also see her own love meters but to her shock and confusion, both the love she will receive and give in her lifetime is 0.
Source: anigliscans.com
The premise is very intriguing and promising and the art is absolutely, a solid 10/10, however, the characters are very unlikeable and the story telling is a bit all over the place.
This comic is full of tea, like, there's cheating, jealousy, betrayal, scheming. The drama in its tag is that kind of drama.
The characters just do a lot of questionable and dumb things that make either my blood boil, my head hurt or make me go "wtf?"
Spoiler warning, the female lead is very frustrating because she tolerates her emotionally abusive boyfriend too much. I mean yes I get it, they've been in a long-term relationship and it is hard to let that go but girl, think twice if everyone around you is saying your boyfriend is shit and you need to break up with him. Literally the whole school is aware of their toxic relationship and she still refuses to listeeeen.
It's such a headache when she still manages to forgive him even though he's a straight up asshole. SHE EVEN FORGAVE HIM DESPITE CHEATING ON HER WITH HER OWN BEST FRIEND/SISTER.
I---I am just loss with words.
When she FINALLY broke it up with his boyfriend (now ex), this is where she and the other male lead (EunHyuk) got closer to each other. He is a sweetheart but he's quite rude to her sometimes so I'm a bit neutral about him. Then when it seems like Eunhyuk is developing feelings for her, do you know what Su-ae does?? SHE GOT BACK WITH HER EX.
LIKE???? GIRL WHAT???
She got back with him because her then 0 heart stats suddenly increased because her ex got jealous of her and Eunhyuk's closeness. She then realized that whenever her ex gets jealous, her hearts increases AND THEREFORE, she cooked up a plan to have an affair with Eunhyuk to make her ex more jealous and thus, increase her hearts.
Source:coffee manga
And at this point in the story I was SO done with her. WHY 👏 ARE 👏 YOU 👏USING 👏EUNHYUK. I am just so mad and frustrated that I gave up reading this comic and went on to rant about it to my boyfriend.
The supernatural stuff was interesting but it was overshadowed by the drama that its introduction was kinda awkward and out of place. Latest chapters were very confusing that it felt like I skipped some chapters when I didn't.
Overall, first few chapters were okay but it gets more and more annoying as you read it. It's an ongoing series but will I continue reading it? Probably not.
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Overall Rating: 2.5/5
Reading Status: Dropped
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Welcome to my Webtoon Reviews!
Reading List (Ongoing)
Sincerely, I Became a Duke's Maid
Get Schooled
I'll Be The Matriarch In This Life
The Real One Is Me
The Remmaried Empress
Roxana
Odd Girl Out
Maybe Meant To Be
For Review:
Daytime Star
Maybe Meant To Be
Super Secret (might re-read)
Bastard (might re-read)
Dropped:
Operation: True Love
True Beauty
Reviewed:
Operation: True Love
Who Made Me A Princess
Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell
The Greatest Estate Developer
Happily Ever Afterwards
Click "Keep Reading" for all of my reviews ♡
Operation: True Love
Rating: 2.5/5
Reading Status: Dropped
Who Made Me a Princess
Rating: 4.5/5
Reading Status: Complete
Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell
Rating: 4/5
Reading Status: Completed
The Greatest Estate Developer
Rating: 4.5/5
Reading Status: Ongoing
Happily Ever Afterwards
Rating: 4/5
Reading Status: Completed
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Sour Album Thoughts Part 2
2nd part of my album thoughts! For part one, go here:
7. Enough for you
Rating: 8/10
Memorable line/s:
"All I ever wanted is to be enough for you "
"I'd say you broke my heart but you broke much more than that. No, I don't want your sympathy I just want myself back"
"Don't tell me you're sorry boy feel sorry for yourself. 'Cause someday I'll be everything to somebody else"
Thoughts:
This didn't made an impression on my first listen but as I listened almost everyday to the album, I grew to like this song.
I'd like to think that this is the sequel for "1 step forward, 3 steps back" where she already broke off of a toxic relationship. The line "Don't tell me you're sorry boy feel sorry for yourself. 'Cause someday I'll be everything to somebody else" really hits hard like, you go girl tell him!
Can't believe she wrote this when she was 16 or 15? Her lyricism is amazing.
8. Happier
Rating: 10/10
Memorable line/s:
"I hope you're happy but don't be happier"
"I'm selfish I know, I can't let you go. So find someone great but don't find no one better"
Thoughts:
This is my favorite song in this album! The first time I heard it, I honestly got teary-eyed because imagine the person you still love moving on and loving someone else, that is just painful.
The song is bitter yes, but somehow relatable, true and honest. This song has been on repeat since last year because I love it so much and because the emotion is conveyed beautifully. This is my top 1 on the album!
9. Jealousy, jealousy
Rating: 9/10
Memorable line/s:
"I'm so sick of myself, I'd rather be, rather be, anyone, anyone else, jealousy, jealousy"
"I wanna be you so bad, I don't even know you"
Thoughts:
THE BRIDGE OF THIS SONG IS AMAZING. I really like the buildup and then the anti drop. It's like the more the song progress, you can feel how she gets more frustrated and jealous and I am living for it! I am jamming to this song with emotions everytime especially on the bridge!
10. Favorite Crime
Rating: 7/10
Memorable line/s:
"I hope I was your favorite crime"
"All those things I did, just so I could call you mine"
Thoughts:
I didn't vibe with this song as much as the other songs but I don't hate it either. It's just neutral for me. This is where the album starts to get mellow and you kinda feel that it is ending (haha).
The message didn't resonate with me so maybe that's why I didn't enjoy it that much. The instrumental is good though and also the backing vocals.
11. Hope ur ok
Rating: 7/10
Memorable line/s:
"Address the letters, to the holes in my butterfly wings"
Thoughts:
The last song of the album! The song is a good way to end the album because it sounds like the music played during the end credits of a movie. Tbh tho, this is my least favorite song. It's not bad but it kinda felt out of place amongst the other songs on the album. I think it sounded like a Conan Gray song.
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My Top 5 Picks:
Happier
Jealousy, jealousy
Traitor
Good 4 u
Brutal
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Overall Thoughts:
The album is just so beautiful! I think it is a good debut album for Olivia. Every song has its personality and most songs are actually very memorable and catchy.
I love the composition, instrumentals, vocals, lyrics and most of all,the bridges of the songs! With this album, I think Olivia made her presence known in the music industry.
All the awards she got for this album is well deserved ♡
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Sour Album Thoughts Part 1
My thoughts about Olivia Rodrigo's debut album, "Sour".
Hi, hello and welcome to my very first post here!
Not really sure if anyone would ever read this blog but if someone is reading this, hi and thanks for your time coming here and reading about this.
So without further ado, let's start with my album thoughts!
Sour is the debut studio solo album of Olivia Rodrigo. They say that the target audience of her album are teens but you know what, I think it can relate to young adults and above as well. The songs are very relatable especially to those who had their heart broken because her songs just hurt SO DAMN MUCH.
But tbh, even if you haven't experienced any heartbreak, the album still pierces your heart because the writing and emotions are raw and sincere. It's like you can feel Olivia's pain through every song! It's also amazing how she's involved in writing the songs. Maybe that's why this album has a "heart" or a personality to it.
The album has 11 songs and I'm going to rate each one and tell my thoughts. Also, just a disclaimer, the ratings are only my opinion so please don't attack me if the rating is not what you expected it to be~
So let's go to the songs shall we?
1. Brutal
Rating: 9/10
Memorable line/s:
" I'm so sick of seventeen, where's my fucking teenage dream? "
" They say these are the golden years. But I wish I could disappear. Ego crush is so severe. God, it's brutal out here."
Thoughts:
This song is a good way to start the album! The guitar on the start was perfection! The melody really takes me back to the pop-punkish era back in the early 2000s.
The song talks about the pressures of society towards young people. As a young adult myself, this song is so relatable because sometimes I just can't help but compare myself and my accomplishments with others my age or younger. That insecurity and frustration is represented in this song, making it very relatable.
On first listen, I instantly liked this song and I still do even though I've listened to it for how many times. Definitely one of my top 5!
2. Traitor
Rating: 9/10
Memorable line/s:
"Loved you at your worst, but that didn't matter. It took you two weeks to go off and date her. Guess you didn't cheat, but you're still a traitor."
" I know if you were true, there's no damn way that you could fall in love with somebody that quickly"
" You betrayed me and I know that you'll never feel sorry for the way I hurt "
Thoughts:
This song just hurts as hell. The emotion in this song is just...ugh. It doesn't help that the hurt is amplified by the synth which creates a heavenly yet sad and solemn vibe. Olivia's vocals and delivery is also very beautiful.
Although I haven't experienced betrayal and breakup (hopefully not), this song connected to me. F*** that guy who hurt Olivia!
I really like this song and it is one of my faves in this album.
3. Driver's License
Rating: 8/10
Memorable line/s:
" I know we weren't perfect but I never felt this way for no one "
" Guess you didn't mean what you wrote in that song about me. Cuz you said forever now I drive alone past your street "
Thoughts:
This is her most well-known song and yes, this is also the first song that I heard from her (no surprise there)
Maybe on my first listen I'll give this a higher score, but there are other songs in the album that made me feel more (haha).
Anyways, the bridge of this song is so beautiful. It's like going back to memory lane. It felt like reminiscing about happy memories that you wished you could go back to but can't. This song deserves that #1 😤
4. 1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back
Rating: 7/10
Memorable lines/s:
" I'm the love of your life until I make you mad"
" Do you love me, want me, hate me? Boy, I don't understand."
" Which lover will I get today? "
Thoughts:
This song is a perfect definition of having a toxic partner and frankly, emotional abuse. The melody is soft and catchy (especially the chorus) but the lyrics are pretty sad.
I hope anyone in a similar situation are alright and I hope they will have the courage to leave the relationship. You deserve better and you deserve to be happy and treated kindly! I hope you'll find someone who cherishes you well and won't toy or manipulate your emotions.
5. Deja vu
Rating: 8.5/10
Memorable line/s:
" When she's with you, do you get deja vu?"
" She thinks it's special, but it's all reused"
Thoughts:
This is where the album starts to get angsty and bitter haha. I think this was the next song released after driver's license and tbh, I liked this one better.
I like everything about this song and how it represents the feeling of deja vu. It has a mysterious yet familiar vibe to it and the part I like the most is that whirring sound after every chorus. It sounds like when you rewind a casette tape or record over and over again. It really fits well with the concept of the song.
6. Good 4 u
Rating: 9/10
Memorable line/s:
" I've lost my mind, I've spent the night crying on the floor of my bathroom"
" But you're so unaffected, I really don't get it, but I guess good for you "
"Maybe I'm too emotional"
Thoughts:
The bridge! The bridge is just chef's kiss! The way it builds up the last chorus is brilliant. This is definitely the hype song in this album. I really like pop-punk so this was an instant hit for me.
As for the lyrics, you can definitely feel the bitterness about having someone you once loved moving on while you still can't.
I can imagine people singing their hearts out to this on her concert. I hope she'll have one soon at our country!
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Part 1 is done! Next up is Part 2 and Overall Rating and Thoughts
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