I've been Proposed to by a Villain

After transmigrating into a novel, Regina Blois is certain of one fact: she is destined to die at the hands of the crazed duke Arsene Graroy, after witnessing him murder a political rival. Then the duke proposes to her. The premise is a fantasy romance in which a heroine who has read the script is thrown off by a story that refuses to follow it.The strength is the heroine. Regina's wary practicality and quick wit make her an engaging lead, and her attempts to avoid her fate are funny. The political backdrop gives the romance real tension.The weaknesses are about the formula. The reluctant-marriage trope is common, and the long run can repeat its beats. Readers wanting originality may find it predictable.Recommended for fans of witty fantasy romances with a clever heroine. Expect a sharp, entertaining read that is more fun than surprising.