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The story of Athanasia, forsaken princess of the Obelian Empire, ends with her execution at the hands of her own father—except, did it? Her tragic tale is the plot of the novel The Lovely Princess. But now, a modern woman who read the book has just woken up as baby Athanasia herself, filled with her memories and knowledge of the story she's stuck in! Determined to survive her fate, infant Athanasia embarks on this new life with a plan: avoid attention and hoard valuables to fund her escape. When her plan goes awry, she suddenly needs to charm her way into the good graces of her father, the beautiful tyrant emperor, so he doesn't kill her again!

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First published August 1, 2019

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155 reviews525 followers
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February 14, 2024
great for the girlies who have daddy issues
Profile Image for Tamara.
706 reviews225 followers
June 20, 2019
Status: S1 Finished with 42 chapters, S2 will be coming in July.

Even though it has pretty much the same premise as Daughter of the Emperor Season One and They Say I Was Born A King's Daughter this one is more cuter with brighter art and the plot thickens more quickly. The father is such an ''asshole'' again and at the beginning, you feel like nothing he has done would ever make up the fact that he neglected her, hated her, killed her for something really stupid and then doesn't even regret killing her after she was but oh well as always, PAPA is the magic word that will be the key to open the cold heart of the king (づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ

HOHOHOH

I’m a sucker for this plot (`・ω・´)

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612 reviews329 followers
November 3, 2025
It’s got all that reincarnation and fantasy stuff, but honestly, the real gem is the crazy emotional ride between little Athanasia and her psycho dad. At first, he’s this stone-cold emperor who’s supposed to kill her, but as things go on, we start seeing little cracks in that tough guy act. And the father-daughter adorable moments where he softens his heart, where he starts to care (even if he won’t admit it right away), are just chef’s kiss. Broken families healing and unexpected bonds forming, that’s what I’m here for.

The ending might feel a bit weird or, like, hard to believe, it didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment at all

100% worth the read!
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2,066 reviews356 followers
February 28, 2023
That's right ya girl is reading another Reincarnation novel! AVOID THE BAD ENDS ATHY!!

Season 1 ended with Chapter 46 (according to TappyToon, where I'm reading it in English) and of course it ends with Lucas (the boy warlock) being like "gonna peace!"

My dream is for Lucas and Athy to end up together. I'm hopeful. Ijekiel (what is this name) is... suspicious and verging into dere-dere land (seems more yandere than tsundere, but I'm not ruling it out).

Meanwhile holy moley the Emperor is scary, but seeing the bits we did of why he's the way he is towards Athy makes sense. Can't wait to find out he's cursed or something.

Jennette is...also suspicious to be honest? But moreso in she has a "perfect family" in mind and I'm worried if it doesn't happen she'll go nuclear.

Any how Lucas x Athy for life.
Profile Image for Andrea.
2,138 reviews1 follower
September 30, 2022
Season 1: (Chapters 1-46)

dang everyone in every comment section when I was reading was simping over daddy Claude haha
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Storyline: 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 finds that she’s become that unfortunate princess! What can she do? Well, 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?!

Plan C! Be so stinkin' cute he can't look away!
Profile Image for Denise '     -      ' Lopez.
25 reviews4 followers
December 2, 2020
@ch.85
Its finally gotten updated~~~~
We've been waiting for so long :(
I got carried away and ended up rereading it from the start in one sitting again. (I need to sleep)I really missed Athy as a baby! I honestly just want her and Lucas to get together and murder everyone. I love the drama and twists the whole story takes. Right now Athy is gonna become the emperor... well the substitute because her papa is sick. We love a strong FL! I'd also like to make it clear how much I dislike Jaenette(I dont rememberhow to spell it :p). She's too naive. She's cute tho!
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323 reviews7 followers
December 4, 2025
one of thee best isekai manhwas, i love how the story focused more on the bond btw a father and daughter instead of the usual romance plot line. I read this back in 2021 but it was unfinished at that time, however rereading this was rlly good too.

Love the characters , the angst, THE ART OH MY DAYS, the character designs and outfits WERE BOMB 😍😍 loved the art style sm
Profile Image for Leila ✨.
1,781 reviews483 followers
December 15, 2022
Me quedé en el capítulo 124.

Please esta historia me dio diabetes de lo dulce y hermosa que fue. Hoy descubrí que amo las historias de papás overprotective... así que fuck estudiar Law I, es momento de ponerse a leer más manhwas de este estilo.

4 de 5 estrellas.
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760 reviews
April 26, 2021
This is sad and funny at the same time. I really like this one
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466 reviews37 followers
August 5, 2019
Before I tell you guys what this webcomic is about, I’m walking into this thinking it’s an incest story. I mean, the cute blonde girl in papa’s lap? Plus, if you check out the first chapter she wants her papa to love her and his response is something like I’ve never seen you as my daughter, so you bet my forbidden romance senses started tingling! Unfortunately, I’ve yet to confirm if this is actually the case (ngl, I want it to be incest, I kinda ship them!!)

If it turns out to not be incest, well, you’re in for a very close relationship between these two

Before dying, “Athanasia” remembers reading a book by the name Lovely Princess. The story is about a princess who was outcasted by her father at her birth and sent to the Ruby Palace to be cared for by maids. At the age of 9, the princess meets her father by chance. At age 14, the princess, and all of the Empire, finds out she has a sister named Janette and whatever favor she had gained from the court and her father is redirected to her more charismatic and sweet sibling. At the age of 18, the princess is killed by her father. The name of this princess is also Athanasia so it’s only natural that “Athanasia” starts to plan her life with the purpose of living past 18 when she realizes she’s been reincarnated into this tragic story!

The first step is to avoid meeting her father when she turns 9! The second is that she starts sneaking jewels and gold from the Ruby Palace so that when she runs away, she will have some way to live properly.

Of course, this all goes down the drain when she accidentally meets her father four years in advance and he starts to take an interest in her. In order to avoid being killed on the spot, Athanasia decides that charming her father is the best way to stay alive. But how exactly do you charm a heartless man who killed everyone in the Ruby Palace the day she was born, and only spared her because he thought Athanasia’s naming was amusing?



If you read that summary and didn’t instantly want to find out what happens OR saw the Emperor’s cold glare and didn’t want to see more, who exactly are you? An angel? A saint? Because I instantly saw both of these things actually just his face and fell in love. In fact, I binged this webcomic so quickly I was having withdrawal symptoms when it went on break for the second season (yes, webcomics have seasons)

I suppose my second favorite part of this webcomic (or third if we include the gorgeous art), is that while we “know” the story, we still don’t know what’s going to happen. For example, Athy knew she was going to meet her father when she turned 9 when she gets lost, but because she started sneaking away jewels from the Ruby Palace (and into a neighboring one), she “changed fate” and ended up hurrying their meeting

Likewise, even though the original story shows that she’s going to die at the age of 18 because her father and all the court prefer her sister Janette…is that really the case?

The first time we start seeing that perhaps fate is changing again is when Athy is coerced into singing her Papa a song to chase away the bad dreams. During this time, she also falls asleep and when the Emperor wakes up, he uses his magic to allow Athy to dream of her mother. This was actually pretty big because Claude had gotten rid of everything that depicted this woman and forbade anyone to ever talk about her

It seemed like the only relics this woman had existed resided in Claude’s memories and in Athy’s appearance

We also get to see even more of Claude finally opening up to Athy as she begins to grow up. It’s actually hilarious watching this because Athy’s plan seemed to have worked at 200% and Claude ends up being even scarier than a doting parent. Such are the wonders of being the Emperor. And my poor redheaded guard must suffer the consequences of his Emperor’s jealousy and possessiveness!

If these two weren’t blood-related, I would have no problems calling a romance (although technically Athy isn’t Athy…oh man that’s complicated, is she really not? Or IS she regardless of her past life? I mean, she doesn’t really see him as her father, more like someone she has to please in order to not die and with recent events…HMM).

Speaking of romances, it almost seems like Athanasia is the only one who isn’t really interested in romance (even though she’s not completely oblivious to her charm). I guess she’s just too busy trying to save herself from execution to really worry about all her suitors right now.

As for who these suitors may be, I call Claude for wanting to keep her forever and away from guys (overprotective? or something else? hehe), Lucas for being so caring and indulging her in the simplicities of life (plus I love that he’s so particular about insulting her), and Ijekiel…that weirdo who is the “main love interest” in the storybook (not to her) and who also knows about Janette’s existence. As you can guess, I don’t really favor that guy. Plus, he’s a little too pure for my tastes. Also, I’d like to keep the redhead guard as my own, Felix is SO ADORABLE

Season one actually ends up at a very INTENSE cliffhanger that might give this story a whole new twist! I don’t want to spoil anything but so far this story has been really good! All the boys are super cute but I have to say my love is with Claude, second with Lucas, and last with prince charming Ijekiel (or rather No love!).

Ok all her suitors are kind of old with the exception of Ijekiel but I have a weird feeling about him. He seems to really like Athy but because he’s in on the Janette secret it’s like I just can’t like him? Like, you are about to ruin Athy’s patiently and carefully laid out life plan! And I feel even more dislike for Janette because she’s so “pure”. It’s very annoying…oh god, my true colors are showing through!

But if there’s one thing I really want to see in season two, it’s more about the inner workings of Claude. I just have this thought, possible prediction? about how he acts and the way his magic works, and I want to see if I’m right or if I’ve just been completely brainwashed by his beautiful face

Also, I think it’s pretty obvious but I actually really like Athy as a main character. She’s very rough around the edges, which I think is courtesy of her past life. While she tries to act very cute around Claude (especially in the early years), there’s something very “vulgar” about her that makes her refreshing. Not really what you’d expect of a princess but also she is

My Predictions for Season 2

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48 reviews57 followers
August 13, 2019
I'm very very upset right now. How could it end up like that? 😭😭 After all those beautiful moments happened, only to be forgotten just because of that stupid amnesia of him. Now he's back on being cold and cruel to her. My, my poor Athanasia. Lucas please comeback now, she needs you. 😭😭
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Profile Image for TARA.
575 reviews
May 17, 2020
4.5 ★

Thanks to the amazing Ky, I am reading Manga, which I NEVER would have found myself. They are so funny and addictive, you just can't help but read the next chapter and the next and neglect my actual book. Athy starts out in this as a baby and I was laughing from the beginning.

This one hasn't been as much about the romance, and surprisingly that hasn't mattered at all. It's been about a blossoming relationship between father and daughter! Dad: Claude is one of the most unique characters I've ever come across, I love how he's always half dressed. He is MY type of character, he is so ruthless to everyone except Athy! Those flashes of a soft side to him are LIFE!

There's three love interests for Athy. I won't mind if it's Felix or Lucas! Season 2, please deliver!
Profile Image for Araia.
96 reviews30 followers
February 28, 2021
OMG the finale .... I'm speechless
So hoping that this doesn't go down hill. Ugh Claude WHY?!?!

I'm hoping Lucas will me the "main lead" for Athy
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Ijekiel is annoying me, why was he the main lead anyway?
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Jennette ... I have mixed feelings about her. Is she innocent? Or was she part of the reason for the ending to be like that??
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I'm sad that Felix is only a supporting character :(
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589 reviews85 followers
July 22, 2025
The manhwa is really cool. Nice drawings (even though the eyes and mouth looked weird from Athanasia twice). The plot is something new to me and at first I wasn't sure if I will like it, but I am glad that the whole 'it's from a book I read' plot is not exactly like the book the protagonist read, otherwise it would have been boring. Athanasia is a smart girl and I think she is forced to act and speak like her age as her body still needs to learn, even though her mind already knows how. If not, then that would be a logic mistake as sooner or later she would have definitely slipped a word or acted more adult-like. The plot is unique and the characters and how they behave (especially Athanasia) is funny. There were lots of moments I just chuckled as they were funny. The book also has relatable content like the way Athanasia reacts to seeing her father for the first time. I would react the same!

Definitely a nice read. Planning to read the next chapters and volumes!
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225 reviews76 followers
December 24, 2022
One of the best webtoons with reincarnation and transgression into a book out there at the moment, one of the ones that made this kinda theme so popular and get adapted more into webtoons (and it's even going to get an animation version soon!).

Let me preface by saying there is no incest of any sort in this story!
I, also, must say Claude is indeed a DILF, the man drank from the fountain of young & hot and became an Adonis.

The story is legitimate in being tense and stressful about Athy's dire situation and her trying to change it to be able to survive from the novel's bad end. I really like that she starts the story as a baby, I felt more emotionally connected and attached to her seeing her grow up.

A must read for sure, even if it's just for Spoon's amazing artwork and detail!
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126 reviews1 follower
May 9, 2019
With all the shoujo isekai I've been reading lately this one didn't interest me right away, not until I read The Abandoned Empress and I Belong to House Castielo—which both have that father/daughter dynamic. Now I can't get enough I need more stories with father/daughter relationships as a focal point ( ̄ε ̄) (but I guess my interest stems from the fact that the father doesn't seem/or doesn't love the daughter so the daughter has to gain his affection...) Anyways the art style for this is gorgeous, actually all the manhwas I'm reading are very pretty, and I'm excited for season 2.
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604 reviews91 followers
December 29, 2023
2023 reread!

Title: Who made me a princess

I will forever and always love this story and the art.

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I am so in love with Claude, Athy, Lucas, Lillian, Anastacius, and even Ijikiel.

I'm not judging anyone but truly, people are missing on so much when they do not read manga.

The art, the story, the characters are stunning!
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140 reviews9 followers
June 28, 2021
Im pretty sure this was one of the first manwhas i have read and it was so cute and sad but it started my obsession lmao. I havent fully completed the series as its not done so im gonna restart it in the future like in a month lmao or 2 months.
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416 reviews214 followers
October 18, 2025
কালোজাদু শেখার শাস্তিস্বরূপ রাজকুমারীকে রাজার সামনে পেশ করা হয় কিন্তু মিথ্যা আরোপ দিয়ে করা হয় বন্দী। জেলেই জীবন চলে যায় রাজকুমারীর। তবে... যখন চোখ খোলে চলে আসে অতীতে মানে পুনর্জন্ম নিয়েছে রাজকুমারী! পিচ্চি রাজকুমারী সিদ্ধান্ত নেয় ভবিষ্যৎ পরিবর্তন করবে। পারবে কী?

দুষ্টু রাজকুমারীর কাজকারবার বেশ মজার।
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553 reviews7 followers
July 17, 2021
*edit* okay, I just reread this. I'm currently on chapter 100. I still love this manhwa and I'm still team Lucas. I care for Clause but man is he aggravating. I know this is unpopular opinion but I don't really care for Athys mom. Usually when I read manhwa's I don't care for the children but in this case I don't care for the mom. We just don't know much about her and we were never shown the blooming romance between Clause and her so it makes it difficult for me to care for her. I just want Clause to love Athy and treat her right.
I guess Clause will always love Lillian more then his daughter.

Btw if I don't get Clause truly regretting and lamenting his mistreatment towards Athy in future chapters ima riot. 🤣🤣


*original thoughts
I read this and I'm sad now.

At first, I kept pushing this manhwa off because I thought it was going to be like the manhwa They Say I'm The Kings Daughter (or whatever it's called.) I don't like reading about Pedophilia or incest so I was wary. Also Im not really into this father daughter trope.

BUT then I saw a sad video about this manhwa and decided to go for it and finally read it. I'm so glad I did!! This is a beautiful and heartbreaking story.

This is about a girl who wakes up in a book about a princess who just wants to be loved by her father but the father is a cruel and heartless man who ended up killing said princess. The MC knows about her future death so she thinks up plans to survive!

I really wanted to hate Clause, the dad, but I just can't find it in myself to do it. He's just so damn handsome! 😩😩 I took off a star because he's just so mean!

Don't even think about it and just read this. You won't regret it.

Ps. Lucas team for life.
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78 reviews16 followers
September 29, 2020
I didn’t think I would enjoy this, but for real I’m loving it!
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