Title

Villainess in Love

Also known as: Angnyeoui Namjunim, 악녀의 남주님, The Evil Lady's Hero, 反派千金的男主角, Le Héros de la Vilaine, สลับบทรัก ยัยนางร้ายกับนายพระเอก

by RSueopeum, Ha-Ron Lee

Score from AniList: 76/100finished6 volumes105 chapters

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So I’ve become Yunifer Magnolia, the villainess who’s crazed with jealousy that Duke Ishid Lucrenze, the devastatingly handsome hero, has eyes only for Raelle, Yunifer’s best friend. Yunifer torments Raelle so much that Yunifer’s killed off at the end. But... I’M Yunifer now. UGH! Good news is, I’ve reincarnated a year before her tragic end, so there’s time to make sure Ishid and Raelle have a fairy tale ending (and I stay alive). Bad news is, I got drunk and woke up with Ishid next to me. Crap. (Source: Tapas)

Chapters available: 105
Type: Manhwa

Hoard Verdict

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★ 3.5/5

A brisk, funny villainess-reincarnation romance in which a woman inherits a doomed character's life and sets out to rewrite it, with a sharp comic voice.

Pros

Sharp comic voice
Villainess story with a clear goal
Finished 105-chapter run

Cons

The villainess formula is well worn
Romance beats can feel repetitive

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Villainess in Love takes the reincarnation formula and gives it a sharp, sarcastic voice. A woman wakes as a villainess who is doomed for tormenting her best friend, and she is determined to make sure the hero and her friend get their happy ending. The premise is clear and comic, and the protagonist's dry frustration is the story's most reliable pleasure.The series is strongest when it treats its scheming with humour. The protagonist's efforts to avoid her fate lead to comic misfires and awkward moments, and the full-colour presentation keeps the court settings lively. The long run gives the romance room to move at its own pace.The weakness is familiarity. Villainess-reincarnation plots are well worn, and the romantic complications can repeat the same beats. Readers who enjoy witty, self-aware villainess stories will have plenty to enjoy. Those expecting a fresh take may find it comfortable, though the voice keeps the chapters bright.