Adelaide

Adelaide begins with a jolt of excitement. Seventeen years after her own reincarnation, Adelaide hears that a dimensional traveler has arrived at the imperial palace, and she decides to attend the debutante ball to meet this new Susanne. There she makes a deal with the handsome duke Felix: she will become his fake fiancée so he can keep the gold-digging Susanne away. The premise is light, witty and fun, and the bargain sets up a battle for his heart.The series is most enjoyable when Adelaide's confident scheming runs circles around the other characters. The palace setting gives the romance an elegant backdrop, and the comic tension between the two leads keeps the chapters bright.The weaknesses are a familiar fake-fiancée trope and political stakes that stay fairly light. Readers who enjoy witty romance with a bold heroine will find a pleasant read. Those wanting drama may find it light, though the banter is consistently fun.