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My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked #1
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Vol. 1
Fairy tale tropes are turned on their heads in this award-winning and comedic reimagining of the classic Cinderella story!
Miya is the illegitimate child of a prominent family. When her mother dies and her father's estate agrees to take her in, she's convinced she knows what awaits her in her new home: a life of servitude and misery at the hands of her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Yet when she finally meets the women she expects to treat her like dirt, they actually end up being...sweet?! A hilarious and heartfelt comedy that's sure to put a smile on your face!
Miya is the illegitimate child of a prominent family. When her mother dies and her father's estate agrees to take her in, she's convinced she knows what awaits her in her new home: a life of servitude and misery at the hands of her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Yet when she finally meets the women she expects to treat her like dirt, they actually end up being...sweet?! A hilarious and heartfelt comedy that's sure to put a smile on your face!
130 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2021
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May 2, 2023
Read it in 20 minutes. Very repetitious. Not sure how this can be more than one volume, the joke is one note. Cute, but not really worth writing home about.
2.5 stars, rounded down because it just didn’t hold my attention.
2, I was hoping for something more than we were given, stars.
2.5 stars, rounded down because it just didn’t hold my attention.
2, I was hoping for something more than we were given, stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 4, 2023
Miya loses her mother but gains a village in the form of her “evil” stepmother and stepsisters, all of whom are super keen on both her and making sure you really, really, really get the bloody premise of this book.
So, I didn’t hate this, but do be aware that this manga has absolutely shown its entire hand within the first five pages. So much so that this review will be much, much shorter than usual.
Miya is terrified because her family seems like they’re about to do something unconscionably cruel. It turns out they’re just about to dote on her mercilessly. This is every chapter. Except when the fearsome guard dog shows up and then also turns out to be exactly what you’re expecting.
Look, predictability is one thing, but this is crazy. You can make a pretty fun game out of guessing how the script is about to be flipped, which is almost certainly how the whole thing kept me going. It wants to do what it’s doing, so it does it.
The problem is that it stagnates the story real fast and knowing this is based on Cinderella means you can pretty much just write the rest of the series on your own and skip any future volumes. Which is exactly what I plan on doing.
2.5 stars - inoffensive is the best I can muster, so the big 3 it is. One of those things that I have now certainly read and have zero desire to interact with ever again.
So, I didn’t hate this, but do be aware that this manga has absolutely shown its entire hand within the first five pages. So much so that this review will be much, much shorter than usual.
Miya is terrified because her family seems like they’re about to do something unconscionably cruel. It turns out they’re just about to dote on her mercilessly. This is every chapter. Except when the fearsome guard dog shows up and then also turns out to be exactly what you’re expecting.
Look, predictability is one thing, but this is crazy. You can make a pretty fun game out of guessing how the script is about to be flipped, which is almost certainly how the whole thing kept me going. It wants to do what it’s doing, so it does it.
The problem is that it stagnates the story real fast and knowing this is based on Cinderella means you can pretty much just write the rest of the series on your own and skip any future volumes. Which is exactly what I plan on doing.
2.5 stars - inoffensive is the best I can muster, so the big 3 it is. One of those things that I have now certainly read and have zero desire to interact with ever again.
May 7, 2023
Fun first volume!
Each chapter is repetitious in the way the opening is written as well as the "beats" of the chapter, but I still found it enjoyable nonetheless! It's one of those feel-good stories where you know the original fairy tale and it makes you happy that this "Cinderella" has a much better story, even if she's a very much confused Cinderella. LOL!
I LOVED the sisters! While I didn't necessarily love the repetition, I found I looked forward to seeing how the sisters would treat Miya as well as what the stepmother would say in a fierce but loving way. Their love for Miya is very obvious and looking forward to seeing how they will show that love to her in the next volume.
If you don't mind chapters opening the same way and having the same "plot" each chapter (though I LOVED the bonus chapters because it changed up the pace and found them fun) as well as want to see a happy ending for a very Cinderella-like character, I would recommend checking this one out!
Each chapter is repetitious in the way the opening is written as well as the "beats" of the chapter, but I still found it enjoyable nonetheless! It's one of those feel-good stories where you know the original fairy tale and it makes you happy that this "Cinderella" has a much better story, even if she's a very much confused Cinderella. LOL!
I LOVED the sisters! While I didn't necessarily love the repetition, I found I looked forward to seeing how the sisters would treat Miya as well as what the stepmother would say in a fierce but loving way. Their love for Miya is very obvious and looking forward to seeing how they will show that love to her in the next volume.
If you don't mind chapters opening the same way and having the same "plot" each chapter (though I LOVED the bonus chapters because it changed up the pace and found them fun) as well as want to see a happy ending for a very Cinderella-like character, I would recommend checking this one out!
June 28, 2023
Not bad, not great, but not bad...a little corny at times but I appreciate that the stepmother and stepsisters are nice to our Cinderella. That seems to be the whole plot though (which is fine if you like that), but I'm not sure what else this series will talk about? It has the potential to just be a stagnant slice-of-life series with no drama or romance.
Content wise:
Certain angles make the stepsisters look busty.
Content wise:
Certain angles make the stepsisters look busty.
June 18, 2025
June 2025
Kindle edition
It was alright. I liked the sisters and the mother with how over the top they were with kindness, whilst looking like villains. FMC was a bit dull and each chapter felt like a single story with the same intro each time. Probably going to leave it there, this series feels like it'll be samey or they'll be some for of outside miscommunication.
Kindle edition
It was alright. I liked the sisters and the mother with how over the top they were with kindness, whilst looking like villains. FMC was a bit dull and each chapter felt like a single story with the same intro each time. Probably going to leave it there, this series feels like it'll be samey or they'll be some for of outside miscommunication.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 17, 2026
I enjoyed this and want to continue the series, which is always a good sign. The stepmother looks like an evil villain, and sometimes the older stepsisters do, too. The eldest daughter certainly says things bluntly that come off as rude or even cruel until you get to know her. And that is essentially the first book...Miya being terrified of her new family until she gradually gets to know them, with lots of hilarious misunderstandings along the way.
May 18, 2023
The story was cute enough, but I hate the gimmick you see sometimes in manga where they repeat the premise every other page.
"As an illegitimate child of a prominent family...I was taken in by the main family after the death of my mother..."
Ok, we get it. Move on with the story.
"As an illegitimate child of a prominent family...I was taken in by the main family after the death of my mother..."
Ok, we get it. Move on with the story.
January 2, 2025
Another take on the "reform the villainess" subgenre. This one is what I call a single joke manga: every chapter has basically the same set up and punchline, repeated with minor variations. Here, the joke is that POV character Miya's stepmother and stepsisters (actually half-sisters) look fierce but are actually thoughtful and loving towards her. Lather, rinse, repeat. This sort of thing really doesn't hold my interest for very long, because after a couple of chapters I know exactly what's going to happen every single time, and because actual character development would ruin the joke. Oddly enough, Otsuji (accidentally?) manages to put in some genuinely touching moments that almost, but not quite, elevates this book above predictable repeat joke status. Take the chapter that revolves around Miya's deceased mother's handkerchief. Of course she thinks that her new family will consider it just a worn piece of fabric, and of course they don't. The chapter could have ended with her stepmother and stepsisters telling her that her handkerchief is a precious keepsake, and they do say that. It goes a step further by having her stepmother embroider the edges to prevent fraying, which is sweet, and having Miya reflect that now her mother's memories are bordered with flowers, which is almost shockingly tender in a book like this.
January 30, 2024
Mother... my memories of you have been framed with flowers.
The concept of "Cinderella character moves in with her stepmother and stepsisters but they adore her" shouldn't be enough to carry an entire series--and it may not be. But this first volume is so genuine, endearing, and funny, that I couldn't put it down. Particularly delightful is Kounokura Teru, our protagonist Miya's new stepmother who insists on being called "Mommy". Her sharp face and stern expressions do little to hide how goofy she is, and each close-up of her face is incredibly done by Otsuji. I'm not sure the premise will continue to land in future volumes, but this first one is definitely worth picking up for any fan of fairytales with a twist or family comedies.
The concept of "Cinderella character moves in with her stepmother and stepsisters but they adore her" shouldn't be enough to carry an entire series--and it may not be. But this first volume is so genuine, endearing, and funny, that I couldn't put it down. Particularly delightful is Kounokura Teru, our protagonist Miya's new stepmother who insists on being called "Mommy". Her sharp face and stern expressions do little to hide how goofy she is, and each close-up of her face is incredibly done by Otsuji. I'm not sure the premise will continue to land in future volumes, but this first one is definitely worth picking up for any fan of fairytales with a twist or family comedies.
June 25, 2024
A girl has to live with new family and she thinks it is going to be horrible (especially since she hasn't had the best of childhoods so far)... but instead her new sisters and mother love her and take care of her every whimsy. I just loved how terrifying the sisters and the mom looked at times but have totally different attitudes. I hope that Miya feels more confident as the story continues because now she is still so very worried about everything, thinking she does everything wrong or is bothering her new family. I am happy with her new family and how warmly they embrace her and help her out (and not just her, I also love how they are with the servants). Bonus points for adorable dogs! This was just so much fun to read and I want to keep on reading!
December 5, 2023
A pretty average first volume of a manga trying to subvert the traditional fairytale standards of the evil stepfamily in the Cinderella story. This manga is told in short vignettes similar in length and tone to The Way of the House Husband. Only The Way of the Househusband does it in a more absurdist and funny way.
This wasn't a bad manga, so I am going to give volume 2 a read, but as with The Way of the Househusband, I'm not sure how long the manga can rest on the shock humor of characters acting outside their archetypes. Hopefully this series is short overall before it overstays its welcome.
This wasn't a bad manga, so I am going to give volume 2 a read, but as with The Way of the Househusband, I'm not sure how long the manga can rest on the shock humor of characters acting outside their archetypes. Hopefully this series is short overall before it overstays its welcome.
May 1, 2023
For fans of spoof manga and 'way of the house husband'. These originally came out as shorts and are a good coffee table manga. I have no idea if we get more of a plot later on but it is best to read this as a collection of shorts. I always find with these kind of manga the reversal joke of...they are presented as x but are really x kind of wears thin after a bit if you have nothing else going on plot wise. But this is a cute and charming manga in it's own. But if you are looking for an epic plot, this is not for you. This is a cozy manga to read while snacking and a short one too.
October 29, 2023
This was hilarious and cute, but it only got 3 stars cause there really wasn't a plot. It got annoying that each chapter started with her stating that she was an illegitimate child taken in after her mother's death. But other than that there's really not a story as much as random funny moments of her interacting with her step mother and step sisters who just can't help but look and sound villainous when they're actually rather goofy and sweet. This could be considered just a setup for the stories to come so I'll definitely get the second book to see where it goes.
December 27, 2025
Interessant und absolut anders als wie man bisher die ganzen Aschenputtel-Geschichten kennt. Hier ist ihre "Stief-Familie" eher eine echte Familie als das, was sie bisher als Familie erlebt hat. Es ist auch durchaus ein anderes Setting. Es ist gut und interessant umgesetzt. Aber leider konnte mich die Story jetzt nicht in dem Maße fesseln, dass ich die Reihe unbedingt weiterverfolgen muss.
Ich mag aber ehrlicherweise die grimmig dreinschauenden Stiefschwestern und Stiefmutter. *gg*
Ich mag aber ehrlicherweise die grimmig dreinschauenden Stiefschwestern und Stiefmutter. *gg*
May 6, 2023
Cute, slight comedy about a "Cinderella" in a Showa era-looking setting, whose stepmom and stepsiblings end up being doting caretakers for her rather than nasty and wicked slave drivers. That's pretty much it. :) The art is okay. It's probably best taken one volume at a time, since the story beats got somewhat repetitive even at this one's short length.
June 1, 2023
super sweet
Simply put, this is bizarro world Cinderella. A poor girl is taken into a prominent family, but instead of getting the Cinderella treatment, her new mom and stepsisters dote on her and take care of her in every way. It's an incredibly sweet and simple concept, and a true breath of fresh air from most manga. Highly recommended.
Simply put, this is bizarro world Cinderella. A poor girl is taken into a prominent family, but instead of getting the Cinderella treatment, her new mom and stepsisters dote on her and take care of her in every way. It's an incredibly sweet and simple concept, and a true breath of fresh air from most manga. Highly recommended.
July 6, 2023
Kinda boring...
Just a collection of vignettes that feel like the occasional bonus chapters in other volumes. Each starts with the same introduction. No particular story to speak of. I was pretty bored.
Just a collection of vignettes that feel like the occasional bonus chapters in other volumes. Each starts with the same introduction. No particular story to speak of. I was pretty bored.
October 20, 2024
I wouldn’t be surprised if this story started as a webcomic. I can definitely understand people complaining about the repetitive beginnings, but I ended up enjoying how silly and loving the sisters and mother were. It was fun to see what they would do to dote on Miya
January 25, 2026
Fun and light-hearted
The story is great and the translation had no obvious errors. I thought the artwork had room for improvement since there panels where I had trouble determining what I was looking at.
The story is great and the translation had no obvious errors. I thought the artwork had room for improvement since there panels where I had trouble determining what I was looking at.
May 3, 2023
PASS.
June 6, 2023
So fucking sweet I got several cavities from reading this, will be reading the rest. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
August 23, 2023
Soooooooo adorable🥹
August 27, 2023
3.75/5
September 8, 2023
Cute, but a bit repetitive.
October 11, 2023
It was fun! It’s got one joke but I’m enjoying it so far. And interested to see if the plot develops; we got a hint of that this volume but I’d love to know more.
November 25, 2023
I really liked this manga! I picked it up on a whim due to the art style, and it hooked me with it’s shenanigans. I hope to grab vol. 2 when I see it since it’s feel good stories are addicting!
November 29, 2023
This is a silly gag manga. It's cute if repetitive. I enjoyed it but it's not something I'd expect a second volume of, really, since it's pretty one-note.
December 18, 2023
Very funny!
Honestly this story is just so hilarious. Every chapter has me chuckling. The characters are very likable. Also this feels pretty family friendly, which is nice.
Honestly this story is just so hilarious. Every chapter has me chuckling. The characters are very likable. Also this feels pretty family friendly, which is nice.
January 30, 2024
ADOREABLE
March 16, 2024
Very cute! I love the spin on the Cinderella story. Instead of being made a servant, she is accepted as one of the family and taken great care of. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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