Im glad that I can finally get around to writing this review I started writing it and then I got really sick and then the review got deleted and here I am rewriting it I dont think its as good as what I had originally so bear with me. Anyways I really enjoyed it. Otome isekai hasnt let me down yet I started it a while ago and I decided to finish it as tribute to my friend who left Anilist for a while and Im glad I did. It was genuinely funny and I was surprised with the depth of the character backstories and how truly engaging the romance was. It truly explores the otome isekai world in a creative way. Our heroine reincarnates as Latte Ectrie a minor antagonist in a novel she used to read. Her worlds protagonist is Ibelin Dott a beautiful maiden who charms the hearts of the three most attractive men in the kingdom. Latte decides that she doesnt want to lead the life of a villainess but instead a spectator. She wants to watch the chaos unfold instead of playing a part starting with becoming the sidekick of Ibelin This story is a loving parody of otome isekai and reverse harem tropes. However thats not all there is to it We get to see Lattes side jobs as a BL author and popcorn merchant. It really expands on the characters hobbies and goals. The goes into the why of all the characters behaviors and motivations. It also offers such good romantic development. I adore Lattes relationship with her love interest. They have so much chemistry. I will not be sharing who that is because of spoilers. The side stories are all great and they really feel like they really fit the tone of the story. We get some future chapters about the leads and their kids. However most of the chapters are bizarre AUs. We get to see what would happen if Lattes love interest was someone else the characters acting out fairy tale characters as well as a high school AU. The high school one was my favorite. Latte Ectrie is truly an interesting protagonist. Shes a lively entrepreneur who loves to cause chaos and tease people. I really enjoyed how her view towards her new life and being a sidekick was explored. She may be bold but she really has trouble interfering with the story. The three suitors are my type of characters. Theyre all quite weird and entertaining. Rondemio the prince is a narcissist who views himself as better than everyone else. Kenneth the youngest duke is bad tempered and doesnt get along well with women. Arwin the most powerful wizard and master of the tower is a mass murderer whos only sweet with the one he loves. I was pleased with the way Arwin and Kenneth grew and changed. They both had interesting backstories and I felt like they were a crucial part of the story with how they explored their feelings for Ibelin. Im very happy with how their lives turned out. The prince on the other hand didnt really grow much but he was definitely funny in the AUs. I did feel like his ending was really fitting with how static he was. Ibelin herself comes off as the lovable but naive heroine. She seemed too perfect and too bland and yet there was something deeper that isnt quite visible. When her psyche is exposed its deeply satisfying. Her background and her behaviors align so perfectly she truly feels human. As for the art it was also nice The way the eyes are drawn is just breathtaking. Theres so much talent put to work in this manhwa The chibi forms are cute but the normal forms just radiate elegance. The suitors or fish as Latte calls them are just a bit too pretty. I wouldnt be surprised if they were mermen or Ken dolls in disguise or something. Theyre just a bit too feminine and a bit too sparkly and perfect. I dont know why but theyre unsettling. Kenneth did grow on me but Arwin and the Prince still kind of make me laugh. Anyways I laughed a lot Id recommend it to anyone who wants a comedy otome isekai with crazy characters. Heck Id recommend it to anyone who likes otome isekai or parodies period Its such a fun read and I hope more people can enjoy it
91 /100
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