I Was the Real Head of the House

I Was the Real Head of the House begins with an unjust sacrifice. Riarte Elheim is powerless in a family of water awakeners, and she is sacrificed for her twin brother and dies young. Reborn three years before her tragic end, she vows to abandon the family that betrayed her. The premise is a clear second-chance story, and her resolve to leave gives the series a strong emotional hook.The series is most satisfying when Riarte starts to act on her plans. Mikhail Virche, a cunning heir, is a compelling ally, and the fantasy setting gives their manoeuvres room to matter. Full-colour pages keep the family drama lively.The weaknesses are familiar family-betrayal beats and a romance that can move quickly. Readers who enjoy clever second-chance heroines will find plenty to like. Those wanting novelty may find it predictable, though the protagonist's drive carries the run.