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The Perks of Being a Villainess

Also known as: Angnyeoraseo Pyeonhago Joeundeyo?, 악녀라서 편하고 좋은데요?, What's Wrong with Being the Villainess?, Isn’t Being A Wicked Woman Much Better?, 當個惡女輕鬆又愉快, เป็นนางร้ายก็สบายดีนะคะ

by Do-Hyang Min, Yoteh, Mango Kim

Score from AniList: 79/100releasing

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Do-Hee lived as a pushover, died miserably, and was reborn in a novel as a notorious villainess. But it turns out that her new life is not without its perks, as Deborah Seymour is also the richest villain alive. Now, all that's left for her to do is lay low and enjoy her carefree lifestyle... if not for the fact that Deborah is fated to be sent to a monastery! Will this ex-doormat find a way to avoid yet another tragic ending, or will the challenges of being a villainess be too much for her? (Source: Tapas, edited)

Type: Manhwa

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3/5

A cheerful villainess reincarnation where a former doormat finds her new life rich and carefree, until a monastery sentence threatens to end it.

Pros

A fun reversal of the villainess trope with a relatable heroine
Bright, full-colour style suits the lifestyle comedy
An easy, light tone for a quick binge

Cons

Villainess setups can feel familiar
The wealth-and-perks premise may wear thin without bigger stakes

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A woman who spent her first life being walked all over gets a second chance as a villainess, and the perks are a delight. I love the lazy, luxurious energy of the premise, and the reversal is genuinely fun to read. The heroine's relief at not having to be a doormat anymore gives the comedy a warm, relatable core. The full-colour art is bright and stylish, and the pages suit the lifestyle comedy beautifully. The honest catch is that villainess setups can feel familiar, and the wealth-and-perks premise may wear thin without bigger stakes. The story leans on its heroine's charm more than its plot, which works for a while and then needs more to chew on. Still, the tone is light and easy, and it makes a great quick binge. If you want a carefree villainess comedy with a sharp streak, this one is a cheerful pick.