A duke’s daughter, despised and outcast by all. A crown prince, feared by even the emperor.
Juvelian is a villainess so universally hated that when she is accused of jealously poisoning the princess of the Ashet Empire, her own father leaves her to die a traitor’s death. Faced with the threat of interrogation by the infamously tyrannical Crown Prince Maximillian, she takes her own life.
And that’s how the story ends – at least, that’s how it was supposed to end.
Now, a reborn Juvelian has joined the cast, and she is determined to rewrite the finale. But even if she manages to change the ending, she will still need to contend with her father’s feral protégé – a young man who sees Juvelian as an obstacle to his dangerous ambitions. This volume collects episodes 1–14 of the webcomic Father, I Don’t Want This Marriage.
This manhwa’s story honestly surprised me.. it’s way more engaging than I expected!
The bird scene was absolutely hilarious! I seriously feel for the poor bird caught between the maid and Max’s threats, yet I couldn’t help laughing at how completely stressed out it gets. If I were that bird, I’d probably just faint or fly far, far away after messing up delivering that letter :p
Gorgeous art! I love a good bad bitch and revenge villainess story. But there's still something charming about Juvelian just trying to eliminate her death flags and still being the lady that she's been. She's quite delicate and likes fine things.
I loved how it started as a pretty straightforward fantasy romance with a little comedy, until we began seeing more from her father and Max.
Most of Season 1 clearly shows us how much her father treasures her. So even as we see these endearing moments, it's not possible to forget that he gave her a knife and seemingly turned his back on her as she was sentenced to die in the original timeline. It seems to be an awful misunderstanding (and the lack of trust due to neglect and displayed indifference). So why did her father act that way in the original timeline.
Meanwhile, this contrasts nicely with how innocent and hilarious Max and Juvelian's are. Juvelian has no strength or power compared to Max, but her treatment of Max clearly endears her to him. So he goes along with quite a bit of what she asks (though with some pushback) before he understands why he's being so considerate.
The irony of trying to date him to avoid marrying the crown prince (who he is) is hilarious. One of Max's arcs kind of comes full circle as he finally understands his master's willingness to submit to the emperor to protect what matters to him. (Except Max definitely plans to kill his father so there's no threat. But I mean, similar enough.
But the real big twist comes at the end of chapter 53 when it's stated that her father knows about her death in previous timeline. 😮
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So I originally came to write this review saying that while I liked it and really enjoyed my time reading it, I also didn't feel an overwhelming urge to read the next volume. However, I saw a review right before writing mine that made me reconsider if I should get volume two physically? (For some reason I can't choose the English edition published by Inklore for volume one, but that's what I read.)
I was surprised by how much I laughed because I wasn't expecting that with how serious and upsetting the first chapter was! I read the first three chapters digitally so I knew it would "lighten up," but a lot of the expressions Juvelian makes and the misunderstandings that follow had me laughing out loud more often than not!
I really like how because of her change in character, her actions are already causing changes in the "original story" very very early on! I think it made the story a fast read because it felt like everything was changing, but I wouldn't say in a rushed kind of way! More like in a way where I appreciated the story being told a lot more! Juvelian wasn't expecting her father to want to grow closer to her, but he's already making an effort to do so, which was honestly one of my favorite parts!
Yes, I liked our hero Max, but I sort of feel I'm here for more of Juvelian and her father's relationship growing and her actually being able to SEE his affection for her? I was bummed how it seems EVERYONE knows how much her father loves and cares for her BUT Juvelian. It was even upsetting to see how he is being used for leverage by a character I have no doubts I will continue to super dislike!
Overall, this was a super fun read! I feel a little conflicted about picking up the next volume, but I know that's because of the heavier price and not the story itself? Or at least I think so because after writing out my thoughts, I see that I did enjoy this volume a lot! Very thankful we have this series in print and hope that volume two will be just as engaging!
initially i gave this 3 stars but the more i think about it, the more i hate it. the art is beautiful but the pacing is the slowest i've ever read from a comic, the story is a boring second-rate version of every villainess manga/manhwa, and the development is nonexistent. chapters 0 and 1 were literally the same but flipped. there was no progression of relationship with any of the characters around the main character. everybody instantly started falling head over heels for her and it made no sense, especially if she was cruel to them prior to getting isekai'd. there was a really weird, almost incestuous chemistry between the main character and her father—who, by the way, took me a while to realize wasn't a love interest because he's written and drawn like one. like he's featured on the cover looking like a lover and it's sooo like "ew and whyyyyy???" not to mention the coNSTANT MISCOMMUNICATION alksdfj;laksdf SO frustrating!! lmao there was also a random dig at the chubby doctor for his looks and it came out of nowhere like??? ik our community (east asians) is super fatphobic but it's still ugly and not okay. this webtoon would've been a million times more interesting if they developed the relationships, especially with the girls. i saw the potential for some really cute sapphic storylines, but i know they're not gonna go there because they're cowards so the 1 star remains ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
this only has a star for the art. that's it. father, i don't want this marriage is a half-baked series at best and an excruciating drag through the mud at worst.
Je reconnais que ce n’est pas le titre en anglais qui m’a attirée vers ce webtoon ni sa couverture bien que très jolie, on ne pas se mentir. Elle fait très girly et capte le regard, mais… elle ne montre pas non plus le potentiel de l’histoire, et je trouve ça un peu dommage.
L’histoire est travaillée et captivante ! Elle commence fort avec la mort de la jeune fille dans laquelle notre héroïne va se réincarner. Juvelian est accusée d’avoir empoisonné la princesse par jalousie, et se voit contrainte de se suicider pour échapper au pire. Revenue à la vie, mais bien avant ce drame, et ce, avec la conscience de notre héroïne, cette dernière va tout faire pour échapper à ce destin peu envieux. On découvre donc Juvelian, et sa vie au sein de la demeure d’un père froid et distant. Sauf que ce dernier cache bien des vérités à sa fille. Cela nous donne un aperçu de ce qui a pu mal tourner pour la jeune fille.
J’ai adoré suivre l’évolution de cette relation filiale conflictuelle. Puis arrive un autre personnage, le disciple de son père, un peu effrayant (et très beau). Dans ce premier tome, le récit et ses intrigues se mettent doucement en place. On comprend que les personnages ainsi que leur motivation ne sont pas si manichéens que cela. Je pense notamment au père de Juvelian que la jeune fille décrit comme cruel et insensible. À travers notre regard un peu voyeur, on se rend compte qu’il ne déteste pas sa fille. Mais du coup, on se demande ce qui l’a poussé à agir comme il le fait quand sa fille est accusée de meurtre.
Bien des réponses avec des débuts de révélations qui nous happent dans l’histoire et donnent envie de connaitre la suite. Quoi qu’il en soit, ce premier tome se lit facilement et très vite. De plus les dessins sont magnifiques sans parler de la mise en pages qui met chaque scène en valeur ! C’est du beau travail et ça me donne envie de poursuivre avec la suite de ce webtoon dont le scénario est aussi plaisant que passionnant à suivre.
Une jolie surprise qui vaut le coup de la découverte.
Storyline: Juvelian is a villainess so hated by everyone that even her lover and father left her to die a pitiful death. Just as she's about to face her fate, she gets the chance to change the course of her story. Armed with knowledge of her past lives, and in order to avoid the tragic end she knows awaits her- Juvel breaks up with her lover and gives up trying to win her father's love. Instead, she focuses on using his wealth to enjoy her new life to its fullest!
(But...psst- Daddy Regis is a hottie!!)
But while she prepares for her extravagant life as a lady, her father begins looking for her new suitor. Afraid that he'll marry her off to the infamously unpredictable and stormy prince, she lands on a desperate solution: a dating contract. And the best candidate is none other than her father's student who has a bit of a bad attitude and secrets of his own.
It's a concept that's been done many times- woman reincarnated into another world as that world's villainess. Yet, I found this one particularly compelling, both for the family dynamics, and the approach the lead takes towards the inevitable love interest. Through her eyes, his cruel calculations are overshadowed by how adorably awkward he actually is. This is a strong start, and I'm looking forward to more.
The story is so much fun, I mean, it's the same old story as always but I love the characters, and the art is gorgeous!!! Jubelian is a whole mood, daddy Regis is just... Ugh, so cute, and so is Max. But really, it's the same old story: fake relationship, huge misunderstandings with everyone, very naive fl. I love it, though.
I really like the character design! Like how’s the DAD SO HOT?! And the guy. Omg. But I think the story is meh so far. Not much progress in volume one. I’m intrigued enough to continue though!
I don't think I'll be picking up the web novel at this time lol
Cómo amo este manhwa 🩷 me encantan todos los personajes, y me gusta más que no se desvía ni te satura de historia del imperio o de religión, está muy centrado en los personajes.
Me da risa que el MMC está peliandose por su puesto como male lead con el papá de la protagonista, pero aquí somos fans de Lord Legis 😩✋🏼 me encantaaaa yo solo quería seguir viendo escenas de padre e hija me encantaba su relación y como se amaban.
También me gusta Max su personalidad es muy chistosa y como es con Juvelle 🩷
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Final verdict 10/10 book. I loved this and have the next four volumes. Very pleased with this find. I read it in one night and am currently putting off reading the next one, as I do not want this to end. I love the story, however the one thing I'm curious about is how she is the villainess. So whilst this is book 1- which introduces us to the story and the world building, so much happened. It's very challenging to condense this down, however the title encapsulates the story rather well.
This book is full of your typical manga tropes. I was going to say minus the annoying girl , but she's not the main character for this novel, and I do believe you will enjoy how this one plays out. For those of you who do not want to own the physical, I believe this was adapted from an online website where you can read this by InkLore. I have a preference for my physical media however. Brilliant story. Cannot wait to see where it goes. Also possible slow burn it appears at the end. Looking forward to that.
Before thoughts I have no idea what this clue is about, I saw the title and cute outfit and I just want to see a strong female character. And without hesitation bought the 4 discounted volumes that were in tkmaxx for a fiver each so why not.
Which I do need to get the next volume for at some point. That was another book that made me feel things. Books are normally bland to me. It's the books that make me feel things that I really need to finish the series of.
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That was epic ❤️🔥 The story, the plot, the characters were amazing 👏 The misunderstanding between the female main character and her father was so heartbreaking 💔, he avoided her not because he hated her 💔on the contrary he loved her sooo much that he was ready to be slave for the evil king so he could protect her against him 😢. It was the ultimate daughter father relationship 🫂. The female main character was very very very cute when she was young 😍, basically adorable to the bone ❤️. She helped the main male character to change and grow into his better self👌. And she also safed all those who was mistreated and misjudged in her previous life, she brought justice to all those weak and misjudged lives ⚖️. The final fight was epic ⚔️, when the mmc and the fmc father worked together to break the curse and seek justice💘.
I don't have any expectations when I start reading this manhwa, but I must say that the artwork is quite lovely and appealing to me.🤩 I find the story itself to be somewhat annoying because of the misunderstanding between Juvelian and her father, Duke Legis. Legis seems to love his daughter dearly, but for some reason, he hides those feelings to himself. I'm certainly intrigued to read more of this manhwa!🫶🏼😍
Max and Juvelian's interaction is cute and adorable! I bet Max purposes to destroy his master’s weakness will be in vain, as he will undoubtedly love Juvelian more and have to compete with his master, Legis!🤣
Strange cover. Was curious why it looks like it just says Father. She's not a villainess, she comes across as a scapegoated heroine. From what the other woman looked like, it looked like the character designs changed from the usual stereotype. Prince was awful. Another one that doesn't like being told no. Looks like she misunderstood at the beginning. The father's situation seems complicated. Max looks to be an interesting character. The FMC felt muted, so curious how she grows.
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the story woven from misunderstandings, can be frustrating at times, but it's an easy and lighthearted fantasy rom-com read! the artwork is quite good, showcasing charming characters and beautiful clothing. i'd recommend this for anyone seeking a relaxing read. <33
much more fun than i thought it would be and i do love the "scary killer man is actually shy kitty" energy we're getting from Max (also: he can't ever relax but he could fall asleep by her ugh SO CUTE)
I think it's cute. If I come across the second volume I'll read it but. I like it but not enough to seek it out, really cute start to the story though.
'You woke me up so I'm getting sleepy now. Do you mind going home?' '... ... I don't have a home.'
Father, I Don't Want This Marriage is a manhwa about a villainess who originally dies in her story. However, someone reading her story gets sucked into the world of Juvelian the villainess and if she doesn't want to end up dying, she has to do things differently. Thus, begins the journey of Juvelian's redemption. I kinda have to keep reminding myself that it's not actually the og Juvelian the villainess but someone who was reading her book living her life now. Regardless, it's so satisfying to see Juvelian taking charge of her own life by breaking up with Mikhail (ehh), studying and aiming to be independent.
Max is easily the most entertaining character as he keeps getting thrown by a loop by Juvelian which is hilarious to see. Can't wait for his character arc and the marriage of convenience to commence already, TBH 🤭
Despite the looming question of will Juvelian make it this time, I'm glad there are funny moments and how the manhwa doesn't take itself too seriously.
Overall, the story is interesting enough to continue so far but I have to say that the art is simply STUNNING. This is one of those stories that I'd happily read it for the elaborate art alone. The chibi art in places is also always a welcome sight, hee.