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I Woke Up as the Ugly Duckling

Also known as: Monnani Gongnyeoga Doeeotseumnida, 못난이 공녀가 되었습니다, I Became the Ugly Lady, I Became the Ugly Princess, เมื่อฉันกลายเป็นเลดี้นอกคอก

by Se-A Kang, Haim Jung

Score from AniList: 65/100finished132 chapters

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What good is being reborn as the duke's daughter when you're the shame of the family? While her siblings were talented and beautiful, poor Sylvia was called fat and ugly, with a rumored bad personality to boot. Acting out for her cold father's attention only got her exiled from home and made her take her own life. But when the new "Sylvia" wakes up five years before her death, she could care less about the snarky opinions of others–she'll live this life her own way. In a world crawling with demons and thieves, she must use all the resources at her fingertips and prepare to survive on her own. Once she does, it's goodbye to her family and the naysayers... so why are the people who never cared about her before starting to take an interest in her? (Source: Tappytoon)

Chapters available: 132
Type: Manhwa

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★ 3/5

A full-colour isekai about a duke's daughter who is the shame of her family, and her second chance at life gives the story a sympathetic, determined heroine.

Pros

A sympathetic underdog heroine
Bright full-colour noble setting

Cons

The reincarnated-noble setup is familiar
The family drama can feel repetitive

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What good is being reborn as the duke's daughter when you are the shame of the family? While her siblings were talented and beautiful, poor Sylvia was overlooked. That is a sharp, sympathetic hook, and the series builds on a heroine who has been written off and now has the chance to prove everyone wrong. The premise is about dignity and self-worth.The strength is the heroine. Sylvia's determination and quiet resolve make her easy to root for, and the full-colour noble world is rich and detailed. The chapters have a steady, satisfying rhythm.The weaknesses are familiar. The reincarnated-noble setup follows a well-worn path, and the family drama can become repetitive. Readers wanting big battles may find it more interested in court life.Recommended for fans of underdog isekai and family drama. Expect a warm, familiar ride.