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7.6OUR SCORE
ManhwaCompleted · 106 EpisodesR15 · our rating

When the Villainess is in Love

When the Villainess Loves | 악녀가 사랑할 때

by Seo Gwijo · Yeondam X DCC; Tapas Media · 2020

best for Readers who enjoy fangirl heroines, beautiful ensemble casts, transmigration misunderstandings, villainess makeovers, and reverse-harem-style romantic attention.

Story7.3Art8.5Romance7.1
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Heads-up: grief / loss. All content notes

Ch. 01 · The story

What it's about

Spoiler level: Minor — for the synopsis & review below

A devoted reader wakes in the body of Princess Libertia, her favorite doomed villainess. Believing she understands the body's illness and determined to save the novel's tragic supporting characters, she fangirls her way through the cast—only for her kindness to change how everyone sees Libertia.

Ch. 02 · Our verdict

My take

The series is at its best when Libertia's enthusiastic inner monologue collides with everyone else's belief that she is bravely facing death. The art and handsome ensemble make the early comedy highly bingeable. Reception becomes more divided once the main romance takes precedence over the initially prominent supporting men, so expectations matter.

— Dawna A.

✓ Read it if…

It offers a shamelessly enthusiastic heroine, polished character designs, affectionate misunderstandings, and plenty of attention for readers who enjoy ensemble romance-fantasy casts.

! Skip it if…

The misunderstanding-driven structure can feel repetitive, and many readers find the eventual romantic direction less satisfying than the early bonds with the supporting cast.

Ch. 03 · The vibe

Story profile

Story profile
Serious Content Warnings
Grief / Loss
Content Notes
Violence
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