Se réincarner dans un roman à succès, il y a de quoi s'enthousiasmer ! Sauf si vous êtes assassiné. Raeliana s'interroge de plus en plus sur son rôle dans l'histoire et sur la destinée de la véritable héroïne du roman. Or, pour Noah Wynknight, la jeune femme a bien sa place auprès de lui...
Воно не погане, читається легко і цікаво, але, по-перше, історія занадто затягнута, а по-друге, сильно підозрюю, що вона мені в одне вухо влетіла - з іншого вже завтра вилетить.
Noah, my dear, at this point you're only fooling yourself.
More pertinently, I think we really have to start wondering about Beatrice. If she wasn't where she was supposed to be when Eunha originally became Raeliana, that would seem to imply that she may never have been the "good heroine" the book made her out to be. Who's to say that she wasn't somehow behind original Raeliana's death and used her to get Noah for herself? That one shot of her in this volume may just be hinting at it.
I'm just as happy that the "monster hunt" episode is over with, and we can move on to other things. Having seen two very similar sequences in this and Villains Deserve to Die, I can only assume that this is a common plot trope, and would prefer that the authors of these kinds of stories tried to come up with new situations rather than relying on the same, overused ones over and over.
After the hunt, we are given more than a hint that Beatrice, Noah's fiancee from the novel that Raeliana reincarnated into, is behind Vivan's plan to kill Raeliana with an exploding gem. Vivian's attempt at trying to make Noah jealous by being affianced to the king himself has borne no fruit at all, so attempted murder is naturally the next point of attack.
Raeliana goes through some rather unbelievable rituals in preparation for the candle ceremony, which takes place all but off-camera. (Speaking of "off-camera," Brooks is rather off-handedly executed in a line of dialogue somewhere in this volume.) The high priest of the church has a couple of scenes with Raeliana where he is impressed first with her refusal to take any shit, and then by her plot-handy ability to translate a language that--theoretically--only three people on this world know. He insists on adopting her as his granddaughter, which she vaguely, and reluctantly agrees to.
After a throwaway episode about a possible ghost, Raeliana rushes to the family graveyard on Noah's estate to finally meet Beatrice in a scene from the novel... but instead comes across Vivian's brother Justin. He, too, builds a kind of bond with her because of her force of personality.
I do rather like stories where our heroine changes her fate that way, but that's another thing that can get repetitive after a while. This is especially true when her role as a stranger usurping a body familiar to the rest of the cast makes her a novelty that no one else around her is aware of. Of course, it's what this whole genre is built on...
As with most web comics, the art looks rushed, far better suited for quick scrolling on a phone than more leisurely perusal in a full-color paperback. I noticed that in many scenes, there was a very sketchy (or clip art, more likely) depiction of a hallway, windows, etc. to set the scene, then the rest of the backgrounds were just mood lighting. Some of those backgrounds were so sketchy that I didn't parse the setting until the characters mentioned it in their dialogue. The character work is decent to good, but that isn't all that comics storytelling is about.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
After picking up a bit at the end of the second volume, this one immediately falls to pieces as it meanders around doing nothing. A long sequence with an old priest who looks like a young boy is supposed to be funny, but it is not, not even a little bit. Then there are some tiny, slow bits of romantic progress with choppy, episodic chapters featuring jewelry shopping, a haunted mirror, a visit to a grave, and catching a cold, but I just couldn't bring myself to care.
I'm not even halfway through this series at this point, and I'm not really connecting with the plot or characters, and the art is nothing special, so I think it is time to step away from it. Byyyyeeeeee.
THIS VOLUME WAS SO BUZZY OMG. The amount of moments between Raeliana and Noah…. I was SCREAMING. They both are falling slowly but surely. They are both so cute together too. I hate how guilty Raeliana feels for robbing Noah of his supposed actual love interest. Like girl dont worry about that😭 He is falling for you. The pope declaring himself as Raelianas grandpa was hilarious and also that man is no pope. He is way to magestic. I am really curious where the whole Beatrice plot is going cause wdym she is with lady Shamal…? Her brother is creeping me out too. Im getting bad vibes from him. The fact that he and Raeliana met is so red flags seeing as he has a connection with Beatrice, the actual love interest. Can’t wait to find out how this all ties into the mystery
I forgot how much I love this series because once I started reading, I was already laughing and very much enjoying myself because these two are one of my favorite "fake" couples!
But, ha! Who is to say it's fake anymore with the developments in this one? 😏😏😏
Also, can I just take a moment to say I LOVE seeing the bookkeeper again?! I didn't think Raeliana would go back to that one bookstore, but that whole conversation was GOLD and definitely one of my favorite scenes in this volume!
I think the only thing that was NOT my favorite was the High Priest. Ugghhh! He is such a prideful and stuck-up man and his kid-like appearance made it even worse! LOL! Though I will say…that glow-up was quite the glow-up. 👌
And not just his physical features, but Noah's brother! *jaw drops* I was NOT expecting him to look like that! Granted, I'm alllll here for Noah, so no worries there!
Though I was surprised by how many new faces we see, including him and the High Priest! I am curious how some of them are going to play a role in this story moving forward because while almost all of them SEEM good guys, we know from the beginning how sly Noah can be and if these people are in his inner circle (Not sure all of them are though?), then Raeliana definitely needs to be on guard!
Speaking of, she is such a wonderful character! Her expressions make me laugh more than once and some of the "soft" moments definitely had me squealing! While I felt bad for her in regards to what she was hoping would happen due to her knowledge of the novel, this volume had some mystery sprinkled throughout as a result of things not unfolding the same way. This of course leaves me a little on edge about the danger that could lie ahead. It was however a nice twist I didn't expect!
Another fantastic volume even if the whole torch ceremony (well leading up to it) was not my favorite. VERY excited for the next volume, especially with how this one ended!! 🥰🥰🥰
I had notes from previously reading these chapters from TappyToons back in the day and can confirmed that this translator changed words and phrases to stronger or harsher choices. Which is a massive bummer because this series was so fun and I looked forward to owning the print edition.
In a non-translating note, there’s a full panel illustration of the villainess showing off a large amount of her cleavage and looks like a single sneeze could cause a major mishap. So, heads up about that. 😬
Storyline wise, a new character enters into this plot and has in some humor with his determination to get Raeliana to be his disciple. I don’t love the temple setting in this series, but it is nice that the temple/church isn’t evil like in so many other manhwa stories. 😅
**Edit to add: I decided to stop reading this English print edition of this series after Volume 4 due to the poor translation. As someone who read the Manhwa on TappyToon years ago and also chapters in the original Korean edition, the translation choices for this edition were very disappointing as they changed the tone of main characters and many conversations. This series was changed to fit the American market with curses, slang, and crude phrases that were not in the previous editions I read. These changes affected the charm and humor dramatically for this series and made it very disappointing to read. After attempting another series translated by this translator and finding similar problems, I will be avoiding all books he translates.
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Main Content- Religion- There is a religion in this world that has to do with a goddess; This element was lightly mentioned in the previous volumes, but comes more into play in this volume because of Raeliana going to the temple for a torch-lighting ceremony; The head of the church in this world is called a “Grand High Priest” and “Holy Father” (and also “Your Holiness”), who looks like a child (due to sealing his divine powers) and becomes a fool for Raeliana (in a non-romantic way) to the point of not wanting her to marry Noah because of her language ability, demands for her to become his disciple, and leaves all his responsibilities on those under him while generally having a rude and impatient attitude with everyone but her; Because of Raeliana not recognizing him at first, he calls her a “heathen”.
When at the temple, Raeliana has to go through a “purification” process that includes eating a gruel that is gross and many purification baths.
Raeliana wears a hair pin that the villain snuck into her possession and *Spoilers* ; A magic butterfly is used by a priest to find someone.
Raeliana is warned by a maid to not go in a certain room because of rumors about a spirit/ghost that is trapped in a mirror, can speak to people (according to a different maid who has a “sense for the mystic”), and will tell anyone anything they want to know; Raeliana thinks this is just the maid’s version of a “creepypasta” and goes to find the mirror (*Spoiler* ).
The greeting “may you find peace in the grace of the goddess” is said x1.
Raeliana calls someone a “little devil” because he is being a brat.
Mentions of temples, their theology, a language called “the Language of the Gods”, gods/goddesses, and the high priest having holy powers and blessings others; Mentions of fate (including Raeliana implying that fate doesn’t get the final say about something happening).
Magic- Magical gates are used to go to other places.
A couple mentions of bad luck.
Language + Negative- 1 ‘bats*** crazy’, 1 ‘bastard’ (used in the illegitimate meaning), 1 ‘holy crap’, 2 ‘heck/what the heck’ 2 unfinished ‘what the—‘.
Other words like ‘omigosh’ and ‘sucks’.
In the original book, Raeliana is a side character that is supposed to be murdered (by poison), so Eunha/Raeliana is determined to stop that from happening, but there is still someone after her in this volume.
Monster are fought against and killed (some are ugly versions of deers or lions, but not evil looking); Blood spattering is shown and dead monsters.
A bird appears like it is going to die, but does not.
Raeliana drinks a bit of alcohol with a random man and ends up becoming friends with him; Shortly after, Raeliana is given alcohol for a cold and ends up drunk.
Mentions of deaths & assassination attempts; Mentions of monster hunts, hunting, & using their blood to lure other monsters; Mentions of drugs (including it being implied that a horse was drugged in an assassination attempt of the king); Mentions of alcohol, drinking, & getting drunk (including when Raeliana has to act lovey-dovey with Noah, she says she wishes she was drunk); Mentions of gossip & rumors; A few mentions of lies & lying; A couple mentions of throwing up; A mention of hanging a body and setting it on fire; A mention of a wife leaving her husband; A mention of blood.
Romance- 1 kiss (which Noah reasons is for Raeliana’s sake to cure her of her cold by sharing it).
Nearness & a few touches (on the hand or face); Noah also picks up a drunk Raeliana (who has a cold) and carries her to her bed; Blushes.
Noah says he’s going to change clothes but doesn’t mind if Raeliana watches (she tells him to keep his “perverse fetishes” to himself and leaves; Noah comments that “voyeurism” is something of a hobby for Raeliana after she watched him sleep in the prior volume, which she screams at him for saying and says she’s “not into that kinda stuff”).
A couple comments about when Raeliana and Noah shared a bed and she misunderstood what happened then (her thinking he had forced himself upon her; Volume 2); They happen to share a bed again but nothing sexual happens and he stares at her when she’s sleeping.
There’s a scene of an assistant having to get her boss awake after he spends the night with a woman (both are hinted to be naked/missing clothing and the assistant thinking “I hate my job” multiple times).
A random young woman tries to flirt with Noah (despite knowing he has a fiancée), but has sinister motives (*Spoiler* ).
Noah teases Raeliana about him getting obsessively attached to her.
The villainess’ father implies his hopes for she producing a royal heir (she is engaged to the king).
There’s some cleavage-showing dresses (Vivian-the-villainess who is nearly coming out one dress (a full page is shown and mentions her thighs entangling men); Two other panels shows a statue of goddess (?) at a temple with her robe showing her cleavage (twice).
Mentions of lovers & a man possibly being a womanizer; A couple mentions of an illegitimate son.
HIHIIIIIIIIII ok, le changement de l’histoire originale et qui nous amène à avoir une toute nouvelle histoire….. j’adore. Et Béatrice ???? Méchante ou gentille ??? That is the question
This is when the plot has finally picked up and the original story is finally merging with the experiences Raeliana is going through! Also, our ship has FINALLY SAILED.
Prior to reading the story... I was super reluctant to start it because I wasn't sure the Noah was my type... I would like to take it all back 🥹 Noah is the BEST GREEN FLAG BOY. And his teasing! Ughhh, their relationship doesn't feel rushed at all.
Also can we talk about the lack of miscommunication in this story? 2nd ML comes into play but still not even an issue. 2nd FL comes in? Noah reassures Raeliana. I couldn't ask for anything more 😭 I love the fact that the extras male characters aren't all interested in Raeliana either. They all have wholesome relationships with our FL.
💙Raeliana has to go to the temple for a torch-lighting ceremony & there’s a whole storyline with the priest & to be honest I wasn’t a fan of it. It just wasn’t very exciting to me & I could’ve done without it.
💙Vivian has been labeled the villainess by Raeliana in the last book & we definitely can see more of how that’s true in this one
💙I’m truly enjoying when Noah & Raeliana still have their banter & other little moments between them where you can tell they’re gaining feelings for each other
💙Noah’s “the thought of losing you 🥺” moment, them laying in bed together after she got scared & he reads her romance book 🥲 🫶🏼 all some of my fav parts
💙Noah’s brother & Countess O’Brien make an appearance, we also see some of Vivian’s family 👀