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A Wicked Tale of Cinderella's Stepmom

Also known as: Cinderella Gopge Kiwotseumnida, 신데렐라를 곱게 키웠습니다, I Raised Cinderella Preciously, 身为继母的我把灰姑娘养得很好, Kiwotseumnida, ฉันเลี้ยงได้ My Cinderella, 我把灰姑娘養得亭亭玉立

by Sunset, Kiarne

Score from AniList: 75/100releasing

Drama Fantasy Romance More like A Wicked Tale of Cinderella's Stepmom

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We all know the fairytale: the glass slipper, the not-so-pretty stepsisters, and a night with the prince until the clock strikes midnight. I have been reincarnated into that classic story, not as Cinderella, but as her “wicked” stepmother! Widowed twice by age 37 and with three daughters, my goal is to make sure all will have suitable partners and their own happily ever afters... and maybe a nice future for me as well! But who is this handsome young baron that keeps approaching me? (Source: Tapas)

Type: Manhwa

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★ 3/5

A woman reborn as the wicked stepmother of a fairy tale sets out to find happy endings for her three stepdaughters, in a warm fantasy romance with a playful twist on Cinderella.

Pros

Fun twist on a classic fairy tale
Lead's practical, maternal focus
Full colour court setting

Cons

Romance threads follow familiar patterns
Fairy-tale framing can feel formulaic

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A woman who has been widowed twice by thirty-seven is reborn into a famous fairy tale, not as Cinderella but as her wicked stepmother. Her goal is to see her three daughters settled with suitable partners, and she hopes for something for herself too. The premise is a playful reversal of the fairy-tale villain.The strongest element is the lead's practicality. Her determination to secure a good future for her family gives the story a grounded focus, and the fairy-tale framing is clever. Full colour brings the court setting to life.The weakness is familiarity. The romance threads follow expected patterns, and the fairy-tale framing can feel formulaic. Some supporting characters are less developed than the lead.If you enjoy fairy-tale reversals with a warm, practical heroine, it is a pleasant pick. It is cheerful and sincere. Expect careful matchmaking, a stepmother with a plan and a story about second chances at love.