Title

Ginger and the Cursed Prince

Also known as: Agyeogi Bepuneun Mideog, 악역이 베푸는 미덕, Virtues of the Villainess, Virtue Bestowed by the Villainess, 反派女主的美德, 恶役的大发慈悲, นางเอกอย่างเธอ ต้องเจอนางร้ายอย่างฉัน

by Hee Jin Bae, Koonac

Score from AniList: 70/100finished82 chapters

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For hopeless romantic Ginger Torte, getting engaged to the man of her dreams is a fairy tale come true. It isn’t long before she realizes the gut-wrenching truth — her fiancé has been seduced by her rival! The heartbroken Ginger finds solace in a new book that recounts the tale of a young woman and a cursed prince… But to her horror, the protagonist turns out to be none other than her beautiful nemesis, Lerazie! As reality unfolds according to the book, both ladies fall in love with the handsome prince at first sight. Ginger vows to steal both the spotlight and the prince’s heart! But, does this story harbor a sinister secret? (Source: Tappytoon) Note: The chapter count includes 10 extra stories.

Chapters available: 82
Type: Manhwa

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3/5

A heartbroken woman finds comfort in a fairy-tale book, only to discover its heroine is her rival, in a playful Korean fantasy romance with a magical twist.

Pros

Witty premise with a meta twist
Full colour fantasy with bright romance
Rivalry comedy with real bite

Cons

Love-triangle beats are familiar
Memory-magic plot can feel tangled

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A hopeless romantic's engagement collapses when she learns her fiancé has been seduced by her rival. Heartbroken, she finds a new book about a cursed prince, only to see that its heroine is her nemesis. The premise is a witty, meta twist on the romance novel.The strongest element is the rivalry. The two women's antagonism gives the comedy a sharp edge, and the fairy-tale framing is clever. Full colour brings a bright, romantic look to the fantasy world.The weakness is convolution. The love-triangle beats are familiar, and the memory-magic plot can feel tangled. Some supporting characters are less defined than the central trio.If you enjoy romance fantasy with rivalry and a fairy-tale twist, it is an entertaining pick. It is bright and lively. Expect bitter rivals, a cursed prince and a story that is happy to reshuffle its own script.