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‘이 세계가 소설 속이라는 건, 내 착각 아닐까?’
친구들에게 마음을 열어가던 단이에게 닥쳐온 뜻밖의 사건!
늘 자신이 이 세계에 속한 사람인가에 대한 의문을 놓지 못했던 함단이. 단이는 고교 입학을 앞두고 자꾸만 모두와 거리를 두려 하고, 천영을 비롯한 친구들은 그런 단이의 행동이 의아하기만 하다. 단이는 1년 전 입학식 날, 사대천왕과 여령을 잃어버렸다고 생각한 날의 기억을 은형에게 들려주는데….
Episodes 17-34
친구들에게 마음을 열어가던 단이에게 닥쳐온 뜻밖의 사건!
늘 자신이 이 세계에 속한 사람인가에 대한 의문을 놓지 못했던 함단이. 단이는 고교 입학을 앞두고 자꾸만 모두와 거리를 두려 하고, 천영을 비롯한 친구들은 그런 단이의 행동이 의아하기만 하다. 단이는 1년 전 입학식 날, 사대천왕과 여령을 잃어버렸다고 생각한 날의 기억을 은형에게 들려주는데….
Episodes 17-34
280 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2020
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October 2, 2025
I really enjoy the premise of the series - the idea of being pulled into a light novel is always fun, and the cast of characters is cute too. The second volume keeps that charm but really explores the darker side of what Dani is going through. Always wondering if her new friends will get pulled away from her is pretty rough. On the bright side, the friendship and communication between everyone is really heartwarming.
That said, the execution isn’t always as smooth as it could be. The flashbacks or time jumps make the pacing a little hard to follow. I found myself wishing that the story had unfolded more sequentially, since that could have made certain moments land with more emotional weight.
Still, the premise and characters make up for the structural bumps. Everyone’s love for Dani really shows and makes you want to keep reading.
Thank you Random House for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
That said, the execution isn’t always as smooth as it could be. The flashbacks or time jumps make the pacing a little hard to follow. I found myself wishing that the story had unfolded more sequentially, since that could have made certain moments land with more emotional weight.
Still, the premise and characters make up for the structural bumps. Everyone’s love for Dani really shows and makes you want to keep reading.
Thank you Random House for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
September 26, 2025
The fun continues with a side of trauma in My Life as an Internet Novel, Volume 2. In Volume 1, we were introduced to our main cast of characters then thrust 3 years into the future where Dani has befriend all of the "Love Interests." Throughout volumes 1 & 2 we're given flashbacks when necessary. While volume one makes it seems like Dani lived a casual life for those three years, volume 2 reveals that Dani was in fact traumatized within those three years, and that trauma has reinforced her belief that she cannot/should not get close to any of the characters in the novel.
Despite that belief, Dani has bonded with the characters and she finds herself debating what to do. She wants to pull away from them to protect herself from future heartache, but she doesn't want to hurt her friends either. It's an understandable conundrum. Alas, it's not an easy one to explain to one's friends, especially when Dani reasoning for pulling away from her friends is that they are not real.
What makes Volume 2 so wonderful, however, is the genuine bond of friendship between all the characters. The situation they're all in a complex, and it would be easy for any of them to be mad, but each of them does their best to approach the situation with empathy. They don't always succeed, but they try, and that is really nice to see in a book.
Thank you to NetGalley for an Advanced Reader Copy. It was such a delight.
Despite that belief, Dani has bonded with the characters and she finds herself debating what to do. She wants to pull away from them to protect herself from future heartache, but she doesn't want to hurt her friends either. It's an understandable conundrum. Alas, it's not an easy one to explain to one's friends, especially when Dani reasoning for pulling away from her friends is that they are not real.
What makes Volume 2 so wonderful, however, is the genuine bond of friendship between all the characters. The situation they're all in a complex, and it would be easy for any of them to be mad, but each of them does their best to approach the situation with empathy. They don't always succeed, but they try, and that is really nice to see in a book.
Thank you to NetGalley for an Advanced Reader Copy. It was such a delight.
February 25, 2024
Their friendship >>>>>
December 31, 2023
Title: Inso's law
I wish Dan-I was different but the dudes are still good looking so that's what keeps me going, I guess we all have our flaws
I wish Dan-I was different but the dudes are still good looking so that's what keeps me going, I guess we all have our flaws
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC for review.
I really enjoyed the second volume of this series.
The characters are fun and I like how volume 2 really established relationships and personalities more. My favorite would have to be Cheonyeong. He is so much like a character in a K-drama that I would absolutely lose my mind over. He’s such a babe with a cold exterior but you can tell he really cares. The way he and Dani interact is SOOOO CUTE. I literally blushed and had butterflies. They really evoke the feeling of when you first start to notice someone in a different way, but you are still in denial. I would love it if they ended up together.
I liked the fact that the mystery of the novel has now been shared with the whole group. It is nice to know they are all truly friends and now will go through everything together. It gives me a lot of anxiety, in a good way, worrying if someday they will forget each other. They are such a cute friend group, you really want to root for them.
The addition of the new characters is also really fun. I especially like Ruda Lee. I feel like they bring extra mystery and may be the catalyst to some feelings coming out regarding the original group.
The art is really beautiful, particularly when they are outdoors. The character designs are also really nice to look at. I like how everyone is “pretty”, but they do have their own unique characteristics. I think the aesthetics really go with the theme of the story.
Excited for further volumes and will be continuing the series.
I really enjoyed the second volume of this series.
The characters are fun and I like how volume 2 really established relationships and personalities more. My favorite would have to be Cheonyeong. He is so much like a character in a K-drama that I would absolutely lose my mind over. He’s such a babe with a cold exterior but you can tell he really cares. The way he and Dani interact is SOOOO CUTE. I literally blushed and had butterflies. They really evoke the feeling of when you first start to notice someone in a different way, but you are still in denial. I would love it if they ended up together.
I liked the fact that the mystery of the novel has now been shared with the whole group. It is nice to know they are all truly friends and now will go through everything together. It gives me a lot of anxiety, in a good way, worrying if someday they will forget each other. They are such a cute friend group, you really want to root for them.
The addition of the new characters is also really fun. I especially like Ruda Lee. I feel like they bring extra mystery and may be the catalyst to some feelings coming out regarding the original group.
The art is really beautiful, particularly when they are outdoors. The character designs are also really nice to look at. I like how everyone is “pretty”, but they do have their own unique characteristics. I think the aesthetics really go with the theme of the story.
Excited for further volumes and will be continuing the series.
September 27, 2025
Thank you to random house and NetGalley for the early copy to this. The story itself is laugh out loud with certain references to classic tropes in the WEBTOON genre. Our heroine is navigating living in a WEBTOON world with the real possibility she may leave at any moment. It is equal parts funny and angsty with well drawn characters and beautiful coloring.
I will say the adaptation knocks it out of the part. The art itself if beautiful but the way they have updates it to the paper or e format is stunning. I absolutely love the colorful chapter titles and pages that make it really all come to life.
I will say that I do not think I will continue with this story. As far as I know the story is still ongoing at 250+ chapters with no clear end in sight. I also am not a huge fan of not knowing who the ML is until the very end. Not to mention I was not a huge fan of the back and forth between past and present. It was incredibly jarring as a reader. In addition knowing what happens in volume 1, having volume 2 start in a random chapter between two characters listening to music felt odd. I felt that it could’ve happened earlier but that’s just my two cents.
Overall great story and beautiful. Just not for me in the long term.
I will say the adaptation knocks it out of the part. The art itself if beautiful but the way they have updates it to the paper or e format is stunning. I absolutely love the colorful chapter titles and pages that make it really all come to life.
I will say that I do not think I will continue with this story. As far as I know the story is still ongoing at 250+ chapters with no clear end in sight. I also am not a huge fan of not knowing who the ML is until the very end. Not to mention I was not a huge fan of the back and forth between past and present. It was incredibly jarring as a reader. In addition knowing what happens in volume 1, having volume 2 start in a random chapter between two characters listening to music felt odd. I felt that it could’ve happened earlier but that’s just my two cents.
Overall great story and beautiful. Just not for me in the long term.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 25, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 4.5 ★
I knew when I read vol 1 that I would be reading vol 2 because I love this series already! In this volume we see the friendships growing more as our main character adapts and grows used to this new world (albeit, she's not fully ready to accept this as her world now). The friendships are so pure and beautiful. I am envious of her friendship with Yeoryeong.
We also see our main character open up with these friends more,
These cliches are so fun and are cliches for a reason. I love seeing our main character trying to be normal and avoid these cliche tropes and characters, thereby drawing them in more! It's hilarious and such a fun light read.
Also the art style shows so much emotion! I really like how much character is put into the art.
I really loved this read and will be reading more of the series. I also will be buying them for myself once they're out because they're just so fun and cute. I definitely recommend it!
Rating: 4.5 ★
I knew when I read vol 1 that I would be reading vol 2 because I love this series already! In this volume we see the friendships growing more as our main character adapts and grows used to this new world (albeit, she's not fully ready to accept this as her world now). The friendships are so pure and beautiful. I am envious of her friendship with Yeoryeong.
We also see our main character open up with these friends more,
These cliches are so fun and are cliches for a reason. I love seeing our main character trying to be normal and avoid these cliche tropes and characters, thereby drawing them in more! It's hilarious and such a fun light read.
Also the art style shows so much emotion! I really like how much character is put into the art.
I really loved this read and will be reading more of the series. I also will be buying them for myself once they're out because they're just so fun and cute. I definitely recommend it!
October 15, 2025
4.5 ⭐️ Thank you NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the eARC of My Life as an Internet Novel Vol. 2!!
Gosh the more I read this manga series the more I fall in love!! This is very much feeling like a cross between Komi Can’t Communicate in the happy go lucky/slice of life vibe and Ouran High School Host Club with the romance options and I’m LIVING for this!!!
It’s fast paced and funny with moments of seriousness that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy with how supportive the characters are of each other, especially how supportive everyone is of Dani blipping in and out of “reality”
I truly cannot wait for volume 3 to come out so I can try for the ARC of that but for now, I’ll be stopping at my local bookstore to pick up volume one to have as a trophy on my bookshelf until volume 2 comes out next February! I 100% recommend checking this series out if you can! It’s been a wild and fun ride already 🌸💕
Gosh the more I read this manga series the more I fall in love!! This is very much feeling like a cross between Komi Can’t Communicate in the happy go lucky/slice of life vibe and Ouran High School Host Club with the romance options and I’m LIVING for this!!!
It’s fast paced and funny with moments of seriousness that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy with how supportive the characters are of each other, especially how supportive everyone is of Dani blipping in and out of “reality”
I truly cannot wait for volume 3 to come out so I can try for the ARC of that but for now, I’ll be stopping at my local bookstore to pick up volume one to have as a trophy on my bookshelf until volume 2 comes out next February! I 100% recommend checking this series out if you can! It’s been a wild and fun ride already 🌸💕
January 8, 2026
- Netgalley & Random House Children's Book ARC read
- romcom, high school setting
-Full color
So far it's still a fun read, this volume hits a more sad note when Dani tells them about what happened a year ago. While they are not keen on the idea of acting like they don't know each other, they understand but Dani changes her mind about distancing herself from them in high school.
The hidden personalities they all have keep it an interesting read in my opinion with the series incorporating a decent amount of tropes you usually see- which so far don't feel out of place.
Quick Summary:
Dani, her BFF, and the four heavenly kings have a three year time skip to them starting high school- with a new setting, being in different classes, and some new characters added to the mix. We'll see what her friends think of the new friends she makes when they are in separate classes. Yeoryeong is already getting a bit worked up.
- romcom, high school setting
-Full color
So far it's still a fun read, this volume hits a more sad note when Dani tells them about what happened a year ago. While they are not keen on the idea of acting like they don't know each other, they understand but Dani changes her mind about distancing herself from them in high school.
The hidden personalities they all have keep it an interesting read in my opinion with the series incorporating a decent amount of tropes you usually see- which so far don't feel out of place.
Quick Summary:
Dani, her BFF, and the four heavenly kings have a three year time skip to them starting high school- with a new setting, being in different classes, and some new characters added to the mix. We'll see what her friends think of the new friends she makes when they are in separate classes. Yeoryeong is already getting a bit worked up.
September 26, 2025
This volume was even better than volume 1!
I love how the characters are having important conversations and being honest with each other, despite the heavy use of every other cliche. It's nice that the miscommunication trope isn't one of the prominent cliches used.
I stand by my volume 1 opinion, and still reeeeaaaaallly want Dani to end up with Cheonyeong. He falls first, she falls harder is such a cute trope, so I am crossing my fingers.
I was not expecting to be introduced to new characters so soon, but I am READY for the drama to unfold. I will 1000% be reading the next volume when it releases. Dani not knowing whether Ruda if is boy or girl is really funny; the queer baiting continues.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's Books for providing me a free copy of this title in exchange for my honest review.
I love how the characters are having important conversations and being honest with each other, despite the heavy use of every other cliche. It's nice that the miscommunication trope isn't one of the prominent cliches used.
I stand by my volume 1 opinion, and still reeeeaaaaallly want Dani to end up with Cheonyeong. He falls first, she falls harder is such a cute trope, so I am crossing my fingers.
I was not expecting to be introduced to new characters so soon, but I am READY for the drama to unfold. I will 1000% be reading the next volume when it releases. Dani not knowing whether Ruda if is boy or girl is really funny; the queer baiting continues.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's Books for providing me a free copy of this title in exchange for my honest review.
November 29, 2025
I loved it! If you have read Tappytoon or Tapas version of this, BUY this!!! It was really good. I loved the plot in this volume; it is one of my favorites out of the whole series. It makes me cry. How she left the novel, then came back, and no one realized for a whole day. Traumatized Dani. Also, her friends are noticing that she is there, but they don't know how she feels about them. Because she keeps them at arm's length, when she explains what happened, they start to understand her reasoning. The pain she was suffering from, plus her not believing she belongs with them. It hurts her a lot. I feel the struggle in this volume. I 100% recommend it is a great translation and easy read. You will finish it and want more.
I received this book as an ARC from yen press. it is not influence my opinion and I received it in exchange for my honest opinion.
I received this book as an ARC from yen press. it is not influence my opinion and I received it in exchange for my honest opinion.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you Netgalley for the ebook!
We continue the story of Dani in the second volume of the series. In this one, Dani finds herself back in her original world for a moment, and meets a new character at playing in the novel world.
The traveling back and forth, and the fact the rest of the cast doesn't remember here when she's gone, adds a new dynamic to the game. And that all the fake world's characters know? Quite a new factor in the mix. And finally, a new player adding tension to the characters' relationships. I'm excited to see where it goes next, though I do have a small grievance, which is that the story jumps back and forth in time a lot, which is a little confusing. In addition, they are covering a ton of time in only a few pages, so I have trouble having stock in relationships that are growing mostly off page.
We continue the story of Dani in the second volume of the series. In this one, Dani finds herself back in her original world for a moment, and meets a new character at playing in the novel world.
The traveling back and forth, and the fact the rest of the cast doesn't remember here when she's gone, adds a new dynamic to the game. And that all the fake world's characters know? Quite a new factor in the mix. And finally, a new player adding tension to the characters' relationships. I'm excited to see where it goes next, though I do have a small grievance, which is that the story jumps back and forth in time a lot, which is a little confusing. In addition, they are covering a ton of time in only a few pages, so I have trouble having stock in relationships that are growing mostly off page.
December 10, 2025
I love using speculative fiction as a vehicle to discuss normal anxieties!
In this next installment, Dani grapples with feeling like an interloper after accidentally transporting into Yeoryeong and the Four Heavenly Kings' world. A very real emotion and worry anyone can feel about their friends and belonging somewhere. I loved the way the author used the magic they established in this world to explore that feeling in a relatable way.
This series continues to be a refreshing take on the classic reverse harem shojo from the 2000's and 2010's. New and old enjoyers of the trope will have a great time! I know I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for the next volume.
Thank you to RH Graphic, Random House Children's, and Netgalley for the early review copy.
In this next installment, Dani grapples with feeling like an interloper after accidentally transporting into Yeoryeong and the Four Heavenly Kings' world. A very real emotion and worry anyone can feel about their friends and belonging somewhere. I loved the way the author used the magic they established in this world to explore that feeling in a relatable way.
This series continues to be a refreshing take on the classic reverse harem shojo from the 2000's and 2010's. New and old enjoyers of the trope will have a great time! I know I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for the next volume.
Thank you to RH Graphic, Random House Children's, and Netgalley for the early review copy.
January 21, 2026
Yet again A Hyeon and Yu Han-ryeo suck me in. Despite some plot elements being a bit confusing due to cultural and translation disparities, this graphic novel is so addictive. All the characters are so beautifully drawn and there is so much complexity in each of the backstories and personalities. It is easy to get lost in this absurd and curious world, become attached to all the characters, and to bite your fingernails waiting to see what happens next. This is a title that I know my middle schoolers will just eat up leaving no crumbs. What will happen next in class 8 or class 1, I am on the edge of my seat?
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Children's Books for an arc in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Children's Books for an arc in exchange for an honest review!
October 17, 2025
This series is so unique, and I am already ready for book three.
This second installment really solidified why I love this manhwa. Dani has so much life. She feels more real than your standard manga main character. She is nervous about this new life. She doesn't want to commit to this reality just to have it ripped away. She has real-world thinking that makes her so enjoyable. I am ready for a little bit of romance, but I was excited to see our newly introduced characters. Ruda is definitely going to shake things up, and I am here for it.
This is a perfect series for people who love romance manga, but are tired of the main character tropes that they all fall into.
This second installment really solidified why I love this manhwa. Dani has so much life. She feels more real than your standard manga main character. She is nervous about this new life. She doesn't want to commit to this reality just to have it ripped away. She has real-world thinking that makes her so enjoyable. I am ready for a little bit of romance, but I was excited to see our newly introduced characters. Ruda is definitely going to shake things up, and I am here for it.
This is a perfect series for people who love romance manga, but are tired of the main character tropes that they all fall into.
October 6, 2025
This manga was so cute and funny! I liked it even more than the first one.
I ship Dani with Cheonyeong so far. They’re cute. I also was loving the new characters introduced in the second half. I think it’s hilarious how Dani always has these theories in her head, like with this new American student.
Also, Yeo-ryeong’s jealous toward her is great. Dani’s dad had me laughing too. There’s just a lot to like here. I’ve really warmed up to the characters and can’t wait to see where it goes next.
Thank you to NetGalley for the free eARC
I ship Dani with Cheonyeong so far. They’re cute. I also was loving the new characters introduced in the second half. I think it’s hilarious how Dani always has these theories in her head, like with this new American student.
Also, Yeo-ryeong’s jealous toward her is great. Dani’s dad had me laughing too. There’s just a lot to like here. I’ve really warmed up to the characters and can’t wait to see where it goes next.
Thank you to NetGalley for the free eARC
November 6, 2025
Another fun edition to the series! When Dani briefly returns to the “real world,” she has to grapple with the possibility of one day losing her “internet novel” friends. And then- equally shocking!- she gets put in a different class from all of her friends, which introduces new rivals for attention. I am really enjoying this series and love the artwork. Can’t wait to see where the series goes next!
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The worst part of being part of a world you know comes from a story is knowing you could disappear from it, and no one would even remember you were ever there. The main character struggles with wanting to get close to her new friends while also holding herself back. She loves her new life but is terrified that one day everything will revert to how it was before she found herself inside an internet comic world. The art and characters are all incredibly well done, making this a fun and interesting twist on this type of story.
December 20, 2025
Thank you, Random House and NetGalley for the arc. In this volume, Dani grapples with feeling like an outsider after accidentally transporting into the Yeoryeong and the Four Heavenly Kings world. Feeling like an imposter is a very real emotion and worry that anyone can experience and relate to about their current situation. I enjoyed the novel, but occasionally found the time jumps to be confusing.
September 22, 2025
Volume 1 was lots of giggling and comedy rolled into one. But volume 2 toned down A LOT. We see the gravity of Dani's new life get ripped away from her as she is somehow taken back to her old home. Erased from the life she was getting used to before she is yanked back into the world. I still loved the characters and how different they all are.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 6, 2025
The second installment in this series dives deeper and gives us more character development for Dani and her friendships. The time jumps were a little less jarring this time around but I was hoping to get a little more story before a whole new cast of characters was introduced.
e-arc provided by NetGalley ❤️
e-arc provided by NetGalley ❤️
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October 19, 2025The 2nd part of this story was more chaotic than the 1st. Making it hard to follow and not something that kept me wanting to read more. The story did have some cute & sweet parts that made me smile. But overall I was left feeling frustrated over the speed & chaotic style.
This story may just have not been for me. I've enjoyed other cheesy manga, but this one I just didn't connect with enough.
This story may just have not been for me. I've enjoyed other cheesy manga, but this one I just didn't connect with enough.
December 5, 2025
I love this series. The premise is super fun, though we explore some of the more serious aspects of the plot in this volume. We also get to meet some new characters and Dani continues to work really hard at being oblivious to her place in thr group.
I also can't decide who my favorite Heavenly King is.
Definitely recommended.
I also can't decide who my favorite Heavenly King is.
Definitely recommended.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I really liked this second volume of the series. This volume dives deeper into each relationship and the darker side of Dani’s predicament. I am excited to continue in this series and learn more about the new characters we got introduced to in this volume.
August 29, 2023
J’aime trop ce genre d’histoire. C’est niais, c’est mignon, c’est prévisible mais ça fonctionne !
September 18, 2023
Me encanta, un cago de risa
January 9, 2025
Tome 2 au rendez-vous, où les intrigues se mêlent et les personnages deviennent plus attachants, hâte de connaître la suite !
February 25, 2025
Terminado de leer 25/02/2025
November 18, 2025
I enjoyed this one a lot better then the first one. I felt the story picked up and it became very intriguing.
December 8, 2025
[Arc review]
gosh i’m so glad this webtoon is finally being translated. It’s so good, everyone should read it.
gosh i’m so glad this webtoon is finally being translated. It’s so good, everyone should read it.
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