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The Duke's Darling Daughter-in-Law

Also known as: Ibyangdoen Myeoneurineun Payangeul Junbihamnida, 입양된 며느리는 파양을 준비합니다, I Don't Want to Be Duke's Adopted Daughter-In-Law, 想被棄養的公爵媳婦, สะใภ้อุปถัมภ์คนนี้ขอเตรียมตัวบาย

by Haesnimdalnim, NYE, Yu-Hwa Chae

Score from AniList: 68/100releasing

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When an accident shows Ellie what bullying the male lead, Damian, would do to her in the future, she tries to stay away from him at all costs. But after seeing everyone else mistreat the poor boy, she decides to protect him until he meets Duke Schuetz, his future adoptive father. However, there's one thing Ellie doesn't expect when she helps them reunite: the duke's offer to bring her with them as his daughter-in-law! How will this new plot twist change her fate and the course of the story? (Source: Tapas)

Type: Manhwa

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★ 3.5/5

A fantasy romance in which a girl who has seen her own future, where she is bullied by the male lead, decides to stay as far away from him as she can.

Pros

Clever premise with real stakes
Heroine's determination is engaging

Cons

Long run with repetitive conflicts
Some plot twists are predictable

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When an accident shows Ellie what bullying the male lead, Damian, would do to her in the future, she tries to stay away from him at all costs. But after seeing everyone else mistreat her, she begins to rethink her choices. The premise is a fantasy romance about fate, avoidance and a heroine who must decide whether to change the story.The strength is the setup. Ellie's attempts to avoid her fate are clever, and the tension between avoidance and necessity gives the story a strong pull. The court setting is well drawn.The weaknesses are about length and predictability. The long run repeats its conflicts, and some twists are easy to see coming. Readers wanting a surprise may find it familiar.Recommended for fans of fate-avoidance fantasies with a determined heroine. Expect a tense, dramatic read that rewards patience.