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8.6OUR SCORE
ManhwaOngoing · 106+ chAll Ages · our rating

I Will Become the Villain's Poison Taster

악당의 기미상궁이 되겠습니다 (I'll Be the Villain's Food Taster)

by Younseul · Kakaopage / Tapas · 2023

best for Readers wanting hilarious rofan comedy, poison immunity gimmicks, witty female leads, and protective male leads.

Story8.4Art8.9Romance8.6
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Ch. 01 · The story

What it's about

Spoiler level: Minor — for the synopsis & review below

Reincarnated as an extra in a fantasy novel with complete immunity to poison, Aileen takes a job as the food taster for the dangerous, paranoid villainous Duke to survive and earn her keep.

Ch. 02 · Our verdict

My take

Giselle's ability to enjoy what should kill her gives a grim survival situation a lively comic reversal. Her unusual sense of taste makes her useful to dangerous people without requiring her to overpower them. That practical advantage gives the heroine room to act, although joining the villains means the humor sits beside a continuing question about whether safety and trust are the same thing.

— Dawna A.

✓ Read it if…

Giselle turns a threat into a skill she can negotiate with, making her survival depend on finding a use for something everyone else fears. The poison-tasting conceit offers a concrete variation on novel possession and gives practical problem-solving room alongside romantic comedy.

! Skip it if…

The central joke begins with imprisonment and attempted poisoning, and working with villains does not automatically create a trustworthy environment. Readers tired of novel-possession frameworks may also find the broader setup familiar even when the heroine's unusual ability is distinctive.

Ch. 03 · The vibe

Story profile

Story profile
Pacing: Steady
How it feels
Romance focusA lot
Romantic tensionA lot
AngstA little
ComedyA lot
ActionA little
Plot complexitySome
💞 Romance dynamic
Who falls firstMale lead
Couple dynamicTeasing & banter
Power balanceHe holds more power
Romance speedSlow-burn
✓ Story strengths
Proactive leadFunny banterGorgeous art
Content Notes
Violence
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