Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom 3

계모인데, 딸이 너무 귀여워 [Gyemoinde, Ddar'i Neomu Gwiyeowo] (Comic) #3

by Mo9Rang (Illustrator), ｉｒｕ (Original Creator), Nina Gliese (Translator)

Die klassische Märchen-Stiefmutter ist bekanntlich notorisch böse! Doch als Abigail nach einer Wiedergeburt plötzlich als Mutter der kleinen Prinzessin Blanche aufwacht, möchte sie dieses alte Klischee nicht erfüllen und ihre neue Tochter mit Liebe überschütten. Nun muss die ehemalige Kinderklamottendesignerin nur noch ihren neuen, kaltherzigen Ehemann davon überzeugen, dasselbe zu tun ...

In ihrem Bestreben, Blanche ein liebevolles Zuhause zu bieten, beginnt Abigail Geheimnisse und Intrigen innerhalb des Palastes aufzudecken. Wird sich die kleine Familie den teuflischen Kräften beugen müssen, oder wird es Abigail gelingen, sie zusammenzuhalten?

Genres: Manhwa, Manga, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels, Comics, Webcomic

304 pages, Paperback

First published July 11, 2023

About the author

Mo9Rang ( 모구랭) is a Korean manga-webtoon artist.

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!

This book is SO GOOD!!!

I LOVE how we get to see the characters develop and their relationships grow and get stronger and how we start to maybe see the “romantic rival” realizing maybe the garbage her father has been brainwashing her with is just that, garbage!

I am SO EXCITED for the next volume!! That cliffhanger at the end…could we be reaching a redemption arc?!?

5, why why WHY isn’t the next volume out now, stars!

[Laura A. Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

YOUTUBE VIDEO REVIEW: https://youtu.be/W6iqos_cJ4M

Updated Review 11/12/25: This volume reminded me deeply why I love this series, as I adored this volume so much!

Not the truth coming out with Sabrian (because that angers me so much!), which for some reason hit me harder this time around, but because we are really seeing this family together in a beautiful and profound way. All the small steps of starting to have dinner together, holding hands, and genuine conversation have led to them really living like a family and caring for one another like family.

If that was not enough, Abigail becomes an even more incredible heroine because of her reactions and interactions with Karen. She is not simply being the "bigger person," but has a heart for this young woman that is so touching to read about.

I'm really starting to think that I'll be rebuying these volumes again since I sold off my original set and am now reading the library's set because this series is just too good!

Original Review 2/20/24: Okay, I have LOVED this series thus far, but this volume made it jump up to a new fave!!

Every single moment was perfection! (Though Sabrian's backstory totally broke my heart alongside Abigail! 😭😭😭) I felt all my emotions were deeply invested in these characters' lives and felt I was thriving as a reader in seeing this family slowly come together! Compared to the beginning, each person is steadily growing as an individual and is overcoming personal hurdles little by little.

From Blanche showing the backbone she did when approaching her father, to Sabrian doing all he can to grow closer to Abigail, and to sweet Abigail being her authentic self and trying to make friends. Plus, THE ROMANCEEEEEEEE!!

I feel this romance is so underrated here and I think it's because of the art style. It has a different feel that IS perfect for this story, but is a lot different from guys I see in reels about "sexy manhwa men." There is a softness and a sweetness that may not seem much (because they're just holding hands) but it's because of the simplicity of this budding relationship that really got me excited as a reader.

THE ENDING THOUGH!!! Oh my goodness!

I totally get why Abigail said what she did but ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR FEELINGS!!

I honestly think Sabrian might be in the lead here with that! LOL! And given the things we found out as readers and the struggle he has, I never imagined I would find myself feeling he is the one leading in the romance department. LOL!

Blanche is SO adorable (as always)! I deeply love seeing her shine in a positive and healthy way and how her family growing closer is helping her thrive. I think that is especially true when she is told some horrible things about what could happen to her due to Abigail's influence, but Blanche spoke up and said they were wrong. I confess it made me a little teary-eyed.

I am deeply cheering for all these characters and loving this story so so so much! I can't wait to read the next volume for sure!!

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I mentioned before that there seemed to be more to Sabrian, and this volume reveals the awful truth: he's a survivor of sexual assault. Because he was a sickly child, his mother basically facilitated his repeated rape by his first wife, the late Miriam, when he was only fourteen. Because of this, he's too traumatized to interact with the child of that situation, Blanche, and unable to form a normal relationship with Abigail/Baekhap. He's ashamed of his past, and that's where Abigail being a modern woman in an 18th century body comes in: she knows that none of what happened was his fault. He's a victim and a survivor, and she gives him permission to begin to understand that. It's only a small piece of this volume, but it's also the most important reveal in the series thus far, and it marks a major turning point for the king as a character.

[asiya | アセヤ (free palestine)]

YOU GUYSSS!!! 😩 I had checked this out from the library thinking that it was the FIRST one, not the third ... ☠️ I feel so angry at myself right now. God, DANG IT. URRGRGHHHHHHHH.

(let me go sob in peace 🤡)

[mikaela (spinebreaker) · Rating 5 out of 5]

quite the roller coaster of emotions but I loved it. The art is just so PRETTY

[Lilith Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

(4.5 Stars) I really liked this Part! It was more focused on Sabrian and Abigail's passion for dresses. Especially the Art was very lovely and sweet.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 4.5 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀? ⭐
The only reason why I had to take away 0.5 Stars was because I felt the drama wasn't as deep as in the others.

[Luce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series - Abigail is hilarious, and I love her interactions with Sabrian now he's warned up to her a bit. Blanche is super adorable as always! I love Abigail nerding out over different types of dresses, and gradually winning people over. Super excited to see what comes next!

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not Sew Wicked Stepmother continues to be such a delightful series. The characters are charming, the art is gorgeous, and the humor still hits just right. But this volume surprised me in the best way by diving into something much deeper with the prince’s backstory. I honestly did not see that coming, and it hit hard. I felt so genuinely sad for him. His family, especially his mother. How could anyone treat a child like that? Seriously, what the actual hell?

That said, the way the story handles it is really well done. There’s a lot of care in how his trauma is portrayed, and the emotional payoff is beautiful. The dance scene in particular was just… wow. So heartfelt and moving. It was a perfect blend of sweetness and sorrow that really brought the characters to life.

The only downside for me was the jealous girl subplot, which felt a bit tired at first. But toward the end, it seems like they’re laying the groundwork for something more meaningful with her, so I’m curious to see where it goes.

All in all, another strong volume that balances humor, heart, and just the right touch of drama. Can’t wait for the next one!

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

I love this more and more each volume. In this one, the romance takes a huge step forward as we finally understand Sabrian's apparent coldness. His story is genuinely heartbreaking but seeing Abigail respond with empathy rather than shame allowed him to let down some of his barriers. And I love what's underneath. He's a little shy, a little bit like a loyal puppy, but he also has moments where he teases Abigail and it's so freaking cute.

Blanche continues to be as adorable as ever. She also is gaining inner strength from her relationship with Abigail and I can't help but be proud of her.

We meet a woman in this who at first is presented as a villainess rival, but she too is slowly being won over by Abigail's enthusiasm and sincerity and I'm hopeful for a future friendship.

[Artemissia G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Si l’humour reste le maitre mot de ce webtoon et cette réécriture de Blanche Neige du point de vue de la belle-mère, ce 3e tome nous offre des moments plus complexes et durs. Notamment avec quelques révélations sur le passé du roi et la conception de Blanche. Voilà une histoire plus profonde qu’elle n’y parait de prime abord. J’aime toujours autant Abigaïl qui se donne toujours à fond pour blanche, mais également pour le roi. C’est toujours aussi drôle et vraiment, c’est un webtoon dont je tourne les pages avec bonheur.
La reine et le roi, l’air de rien, se rapprochent même si notre Abigaïl adore frapper là où ça fait mal avec le roi… le pauvre ! Mais c’est bien, ça donne de bonnes situations des plus hilarantes.

[Michelle Easton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series keeps getting cuter and cuter. The family dynamic is in full swing, and Sabrian is head over heels for Abigail. I have a feeling Blanche is super excited to see her parents falling in love with each other. I just hope that Karen sees just how much Abigail wants to be her friend and get over what her family is trying to do.

[Anisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Listening to him talk about his pain with such indifference made me choke up. And seeing that he would not shed a single tear made it impossible for me to stop crying."

Content warning: mention of sexual assault

[Azbaqiyah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plot - 4 ⭐️
Character - 4 ⭐️
Writing Style - 4 ⭐️
World Building - 4 ⭐️
Art - 4 ⭐️
Cover - 4 ⭐️

Overall - 4 ⭐️

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Volume 3: (Chapters 31-45)?
Season 1: (Chapters 1~40)

[.･ﾟﾟ･celine ･ﾟﾟ･. · Rating 5 out of 5]

[5/5✰]
Blanche is such an angel and I swear we all deserve someone like her

[Preethi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume contains episodes 31-45 (edited)!

[S.Q. Eries · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Summary
Sabrian reveals to Abigail the reason behind his seemingly cold indifference–and it’s got nothing to do with her. Not even close. Although the confession rather puts the king’s first marriage into a bizarre light, it allows Abigail to extend a helping hand to her husband. With compassion blossoming between the couple, we need something new to cause trouble, and the late queen’s scheming younger sister enters to do the job. Only she’s not so much a villainess as a comic character, so we get another character to laugh at.

The Review
After Abigail’s attempt at dance practice ends with Sabrian walking out on her, the palace is unsurprisingly abuzz with gossip. While she tries to take it in stride, it’s her faithful mirror Vérité that gets outraged. In addition to his delightfully angry rant on Abigail’s behalf, he suggests divorce. Given the circumstances, Abigail seriously contemplates it even as she worries how it might impact Princess Blanche. Meanwhile, Sabrian’s forced to take stock of the family situation and ultimately decides to come clean with the truth behind his seemingly cold treatment of Abigail.

Previous chapters hinted that the late Queen Miriam had something to do with his behavior, but “physiologically unable to have contact with women” wasn’t exactly what I was expecting. Moreover, Abigail’s surprise (?) when Sabrian points out the age difference between him and his daughter felt odd. After all, Abigail would’ve been privy to that information long before. However, the main point is that the previous “ambitious and greedy” queen saw her sickly 14-year-old husband as a tool and used him accordingly. And that is the key that allows Abigail to see Sabrian not as a coldhearted monster, but a scarred victim.

Thus, the couple’s relationship changes dramatically. They’re still in separate bedrooms, but now that Abigail knows about Sabrian’s internal demons, she offers her utmost sympathy and support. As a result, the little royal family becomes closer and happier than ever. Which means we need new elements to cause trouble. And they both show up at the Foundation Ball.

First is Lady Karen Stoke, younger sister of the late Queen Miriam. Her father tried to persuade the king to take her as an additional wife before, and now she enters the stage to do the convincing herself. At first glance, she appears as ruthlessly ambitious as her father, but as the creator states in the Artist’s Notes, it’s actually because she’s young and naïve and imitating the adults around her. In a different story, she would be a rival for Abigail, but given the king’s– ahem–“affliction,” the girl’s attempt to seduce Sabrian and humiliate Abigail end up as fodder for comedy.

The other troublemaker who’s a bit more difficult to read is Lord Raven, Sabrian’s illegitimate half-brother. He only appears briefly, but that moment is enough to cause a ton of tension. And given that the line of succession is always a source of strife in palace dramas, I suspect he’ll end up center stage at some point.

Extras include Karen’s Character Sheet and Artist’s Notes.

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[Vanyel Declark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my am I ever so happy to see this.

R E S P E C T is the name of the GAME.
B O U N D A R I E S!

I got the feeling that Sabrians flashbacks were due to S/A but I was NOT expecting it to be as a child hot damn.

I think this is the first tackling of SA of a male character in manga/manhwa that’s written like it truly is. Traumatic. Not a victory or a good thing. Not something to just be acknowledged and then ignored. He actually has trauma and rightfully so. You can see how it’s negatively affected his life with both general things like dancing up to his relationship with his child (by-product of rape Jesus) and his mother who ignored his plight.

I’m loving that he’s clearly catching feelings but due to that same trauma you can tell he’s struggling to understand and act on them.

For Abagail to drink her respect man juice and immediately slam on the breaks to make sure Sabrian is alright. *chefs kiss*

Also we finally start getting a bit more into the behind the scenes with fashion design and that’s really neat.

I am curious to know if Lady Karen knows exactly what her family did to Sabrian. If her burgeoning friendship with Abagail will help crack that very very unfortunate reality that her family have been preying on the royal family’s children and she’s been and being complicit in it.

Out of the first three volumes this one 100% knocks it out of the damn park.

[Jennifer]

Clara the maid is a lady? I know having noblewomen act as ladies in waiting to the queen isn’t uncommon, but nothing in her manners up to now suggests the maids are nobility…

As I thought, the king had a traumatic past. That being said, I wish they would do better about drawing proportionate young people. Blanche at 11 is not going to be waist high to her dad, nor would the 14 year old king be so tiny compared to the first queen. His wife seriously sucked, so I don’t know why he wants to let the Stokes have any influence o his daughter. Actually they should have lost significant power since the duke’s sister poisoned the queen. I wouldn’t think a dance would be too arduous if they’ve worked up to 5 minutes of hand holding. Dances are dynamic, so it’s not quite as direct as holding hands, and they’re also wearing gloves.

I snickered at her dress. It did not suit Abigail at all, and she designed it! A very slight tweaking around the neckline and with the color would have helped.

Uh…king, if you hadn’t been so rude before, you’d STILL share a bedroom 🤷🏻‍♀️ tough luck, she’s turned into a socially inept woman who thinks romance is dead. It will be awhile before you can change your relationship.

[Chrissy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holy smokes - that got DARK. I was not expecting to learn that Blanche was born because Sabrian's first wife...

When he was young, he was taken sick and delirious with fever and the miserable C U Next Tuesday forces him to impregnate her. It's implied he doesn't know that he's fathered a child until someone hands him Baby Blanche. He was FIFTEEN when she was born.


Not. Good. That COMPLETELY changes my opinion of his character. As it is clearly meant to do.

The flashback is pretty quick and it only lasts a few pages. All things considered, it's handled tactfully and with grace. But sweet mother of mercy - were there ANY decent women in this kingdom before Abigail got a spirit transplant??

If this was like other isekai-type stories, we'd find out that The All Powerful Entity Running The Show was pissed that all these noblewomen turned out to be miserable rotten HOORS and sent a regular person of even average character into their midst to straighten them out. I'm going to headcanon that here, just for myself.

Blanche remains the cutest thing in the castle.

[Marisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel bad for Karen, her dad is pressuring her to seduce her dead sisters husband and give birth to a child that will replace her niece as heir. Her sister married the king and died in childbirth, and now their dad wants the younger sister to marry that same king and go through childbirth too. The older sister was a monster but she did exactly what her dad wanted, died giving him what he wants, and then he deems the baby not good enough and starts doing it all over again with the younger sister. So she did such awful things and died for it but it was all for nothing. Miriam was awful but she was just a tool for what happened, what happened to Sabrian was planned by his own mother and Lord Stokes, and all the other nobles in his faction were complicit in it. It really shows how the act of SA isn’t about passion or attraction, it’s about power and systems in place. The king is the most powerful person in the kingdom, but a child is still a child and the power an older person wields over them is a lot.

[R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This Stoke family seems to be trouble, including Lady Karen. It seems unintentional and entirely just due to her new lifestyle, but Abigail doesn't seem threatened by Lady Karen at all. If anything, the only time she really seems awkward is when she's with Sabrian, though at least now we know why he's always been so distant really. It's true that with their nightly visits and regular family meals, as well as the amount of time Abigail and Blanche spend with each other, they could very easily give off the appearance of a happy royal family. It's no wonder the question of their sleeping arrangments has come up again, though it seems Sabrian is struggling with it more than Abigail. What would Abigail do about Veritas if they shared rooms, too? And now Sabrian knows about Veritas at least vaguely, even if just some faceless friend. Without even really meaning to, it seems Abigail just honestly being herself is winning her those friends she longed for and slowly erasing the history of distrust she stepped into with this new life.

[Felix The Pirate Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Einfach nur süß! Mittlerweile lässt Abigail ihrem Wissen und ihre Fähigkeiten im Designen von Kleidern freien Lauf und ermuntert dazu die kleine Prinzessin selbst zu wählen, was diese tragen will.

Natürlich tauchen im Hintergrund immer wieder Intriganten auf und auch einige andere Personen, die mit diesen im Bunde zu stehen scheinen, bieten einen Moment auf der Bühne. Nur eine wird wohl eine etwas häufigere Rolle einnehmen - die Rivalin zu Abigail, Lady Karen. Aber mal ehrlich? Abigail ist eigentlich ohne Konkurrenz, da sie bereits mit dem König verheiratet ist.

Und auch der König macht immer wieder größere Auftritte, die jetzt allerdings langsam richtig Spaß machen. Denn seine Haltung gegenüber Abigail scheint sich zu ändern und er öffnet sich ihr nach und nach. Ich bin wirklich gespannt, wie sich auch die Beziehung der beiden zueinander entwickeln wird. Und noch etwas: Ich liebe Verite!! Kann ich auch so "jemanden" kriegen??? *lieb guck*

[Sarah Rick · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I would've given it 5/5 for the comedy alone but this volume showed so much maturity about sexual assault towards men. I thought the king had a phobia of women because his previous wife verbally abused him. It turns out it is worst 😟. He was married to an older woman to produce an heir at age 14 and being used as a breeding horse (with verbal abuse) caused his phobia of women. The panels don't show anything graphic, and after telling Abigail about it, she is crying for him. He is not seen as less than a man or that he should've enjoyed it. There was recognition and understanding of his trauma. He's definitely on the road to recovery and I am glad this was treated in a respectful manner and not as a joke.

[Danielle Booey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh how I love this series.

In this volume we get to experience the ball festivities and see the dancing! Plus it turns out Sabrian is haunted, but not like I thought. Plus Blanche and Abigail debut Abigail’s new dress design and Verite gets jealous that Abigail is seeking to make more friends. Oh and Sabrian’s brother shows up and wants to dance with Abigail 😒 I don’t trust that golden eyed boy. And the end of the volume! My heart.

Wow. A lot really did happen in this volume. Which means I really need the next volume because I love these characters and am so invested. Even that rascal Sabrian is growing on me, showing a sense of humor and everything.

TW Blanche being called a fatty, periods starting suddenly, and not shown sexual assault of a minor.

[Natalie H · Rating 5 out of 5]

May 2025
Kindle edition

I tried to keep these separate I really did. Ended up as another binge read so all blended into one volumes 1-5. Ize press is doing a great job cranking out stuff I want to read. The covers are beautiful, they all read the right way and genuinely I just look forward to the new releases. So much for cutting back on the pre-orders. In a way this was a retelling but very loosely based on Snow White. Stepmother that's not so evil but looks it, a talking mirror programmed to respond to the classic line.

The mirror was the best character and the king's jealously made me laugh. This one is pretty much a rom com in the child rearing genre with enemies becoming friends and allies. I've got a feeling the mirror is going to be Blanche's best ally. Looking forward to the next one.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Foundation Ball goes more than ok,leaving the naysayers that speculated on Sabrian and Abigail’s marriage looking like idiots.

The personal relationship between Sabrian and Abigail seems to deepen,although he seems to take it deeply when she said that she’s not attracted to him at all,not even a grain of sand. 😂

Blanche appears to grow some backbone and stands up for herself and Abigail,and is more comfortable expressing her opinions.

This story really gains traction in this volume,as we see some potential enemies rear their heads.

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love all the fashion history bits in this volume. Super cute art as always!

Trigger warning: SA Abigail is responds to the king's SA (by his first wife, when he was only 14?!) story with abject horror and sensitivity. A+. I was shocked that this cutesy story went there, but it did so in an appropriate manor.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love these characters! There relationships to each other are so cute and I can’t get enough! In this volume, we get more background as to why the king doesn’t like to touch women and his back story breaks my heart 😭 also the growing relationship between the king and queen is just to adorable. Part of me wants them together now but also watching them be awkward around each other is great too.

Love this series and can’t wait for the next volume! And even though the next volume says coming soon I really wish I had it now 😂

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Addicted? Not me. I've found this on Tapas, and I love this so much, I'm suffering through ads so I can read 3 new chapters a day. I can't wait for work to get the newest edition. I just love love, man. I can't wait for "Abigail" and Sabrian to fall in love.