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minerva_library's Reviews (83)
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Honestly, I think curiosity is the only thing that kept me reading this and its sequel (like the cliffhanger ending). Personally, it wasn't very memorable for me, but the plot was engaging revolving around secrets and meeting family (who you hadn't known existed) for the first time. The FMC wasn't the most interesting, as she didn't ask enough questions about her own life, but her romantic love interests were classic dark and steamy types.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Of PANDANIA's graphic novels, this one is probably my favorite! The concept of a secret organization for cats reminds me of Perry the Platypus and the mischief he gets up to without Phineas and Ferb knowing. The cherry on top in this graphic novel is the dog believing himself to be a superhero needing to protect everyone from his archrival - the cats!
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
PANDANIA's books have gotten popular lately and I can see why. The illustrations are unique combinations and hypotheticals while still remaining largely friendly and charming. I was first introduced to their art with Yokai Cats this summer, and my sister loved that series, and continuing that trend - I found this enjoyable as well.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This isekai continues to be a charming read about the developing relationship between Livia and Croft. As the day when Livia and Croft will be married fast approaches, Croft is forced to take Lillian as a second wife once he has married Livia - if he wants the information that the Duke is keeping from him about his late mother. Livia - who still believes that Croft and Lillian (the original love interest of the novel) should fall in love. Livia initially thinks that Croft marrying Lillian is a great idea, but Livia discovers that similar to herself, Lillian does not have a choice in the matter of getting married.
I love Lillian and Livia's friendship. It's definitely nice to see an isekai where the original love interest/heroine doesn't become the villainess but rather a close companion of the female lead (Livia, for example). I will say, that for an isekai, some of the traditional plot beats or tropes that I've come to connect with the genre aren't present here. Yes, Livia has foresight of certain events, and knowledge of politics and people she shouldn't but beyond that, her transmigration from a Korean women to Livia, daughter of a noble Duke, hasn't impacted much of the story at large. I didn't mind this, but it was something that stuck out to me.
I love Lillian and Livia's friendship. It's definitely nice to see an isekai where the original love interest/heroine doesn't become the villainess but rather a close companion of the female lead (Livia, for example). I will say, that for an isekai, some of the traditional plot beats or tropes that I've come to connect with the genre aren't present here. Yes, Livia has foresight of certain events, and knowledge of politics and people she shouldn't but beyond that, her transmigration from a Korean women to Livia, daughter of a noble Duke, hasn't impacted much of the story at large. I didn't mind this, but it was something that stuck out to me.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Tyrant's Etiquette Tutor Is an isekai novel focusing on the emperor to-be and the daughter of a nobleman who is to be his etiquette tutor - and future wife through arranged marriage.
The MFC having awaken in the world from the book she was reading, recalls being stronger in her past life. This leads to moments where she accidentally injures herself now that’s she’s in a physically weaker body. I love the misunderstanding’s that arise from this as long-term they don’t cause much trouble abut are great at forcing Lucia and Croft closer together to bridge these misunderstandings.
In terms of the premise, it’s not the most unique set-up with Emperor Croft being the antagonist - the tyrant - in the original novel. However, Livia’s involvement and determination to
It’s definitely a classic transmigration set-up, with a redemption arc and romance. I love Isekai novels and enjoy plots that focus on the redemption of the “villainess” or another character that usually suffered in the original novel. Their survival is usually caused by their perceived change in personality (which is usually positively received) that ends up endearing them to characters of the world.
That seems to be the case here for Emperor Croft and Lady Livia.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Violence, Abandonment, War