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A Lily Blooms in Another World
Miyako Florence isn’t sad when her fiancé breaks off their engagement after two years. It’s all according to plan! Whisked to the world of her favorite otome game, Miyako frees herself from a dull noble to pursue her true soulmate: the game’s villainess Fuuka Hamilton. Proud Fuuka only has eyes for their mutual ex-fiancé! Miyako confesses her love to Fuuka and proposes that they run away together. Fuuka agrees on one condition: Miyako must make her say “I’m happy” in 14 days. With conniving nobles, strange diseases, and magical rituals pulling them apart, can Miyako win the villainess’s heart? A tentative bud blossoms in this twisting romance from the author of Sexiled!
179 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 24, 2020
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October 11, 2020
After dying from overwork (this is such a common theme in isekai that I kinda feel bad for Japanese workers), Miyako has been reborn in her favorite otome game. She has one goal - win the heart of the game’s villainess, Fuuka Hamilton.
Yes, she’s in love with the villainess, but any similarities with another light novel of the same name end there...
That said, it’s hard to avoid comparing this book with I’m in Love with the Villainess, but the two take very different journeys. This one is by the author of Sexiled (indeed, an amusing offhand line buried in the text implies both these series are set in the same universe) and it certainly maintains that series’ ‘smash the patriarchy’ themes and inability to take itself seriously.
At a very brisk 169 pages this read is quite short, but it gets the job done. Miyako’s intentions are to whisk Fuuka away from a soul-crushing fate (none of Fuuka’s outcomes in the game are at all pleasant). She just barges in and asks for her hand and, to her credit, Fuuka says yes - with the stipulation that Miyako must make Fuuka say that she’s happy within fourteen days.
The book’s pretty obvious about how lousy things are for Fuuka, who’s both stifled and driven to her villainy by an unappreciative family and a vicious class system. I really like how she learns to take things in her own hands (by putting hers in somebody else’s) and isn’t just a prize for Miyako. They have a fairly charming, if predictable, arc, but their easy chemistry makes it very enjoyable to just spend time with them.
And then there’s the cat. I won’t go into the precise nature of Umi, but suffice to say that they remind me of nothing less than Ura the Armor Cat from El-Hazard (even in looks) and you’re not going to go wrong with me by pounding the nostalgia button for obscure characters from 90’s-era OVAs.
Umi gets a lot of the best jokes in here, as their
nature lets them bump pretty hard against the fourth wall. There’s a line about characterization in particular that just killed me. They also have an excellent moment of noting that Miyako trying to break fate (ie the game) may not go without pushback - there’s a whole other series of novels in that concept alone.
Conversely, I didn’t exactly love the character of Shan Li, who is a merchant from this world’s China stand-in. That feels like a stereotype I’ve seen enough times by now. Then again, her story takes some interesting turns, so there’s definitely more to her than it first appears.
Otherwise I guess my biggest complaint is how slight it is? But it’s hard to fault the economy of story when I pretty much got what I wanted out of it. It doesn’t seem like there’s more to be said for these two, but I wouldn’t say no to a sequel either.
It‘s interesting that I think this deserves the same rating as I’m in Love with the Villainess because the two are very different. That novel is interested in a more serious story and has that cracking coming out scene. This is here to goof around and be charming and is just pure yuri from moment one. In that respect it achieves such modest goals pretty darn well. Both books are certainly worthwhile.
Also, cat.
Yes, she’s in love with the villainess, but any similarities with another light novel of the same name end there...
That said, it’s hard to avoid comparing this book with I’m in Love with the Villainess, but the two take very different journeys. This one is by the author of Sexiled (indeed, an amusing offhand line buried in the text implies both these series are set in the same universe) and it certainly maintains that series’ ‘smash the patriarchy’ themes and inability to take itself seriously.
At a very brisk 169 pages this read is quite short, but it gets the job done. Miyako’s intentions are to whisk Fuuka away from a soul-crushing fate (none of Fuuka’s outcomes in the game are at all pleasant). She just barges in and asks for her hand and, to her credit, Fuuka says yes - with the stipulation that Miyako must make Fuuka say that she’s happy within fourteen days.
The book’s pretty obvious about how lousy things are for Fuuka, who’s both stifled and driven to her villainy by an unappreciative family and a vicious class system. I really like how she learns to take things in her own hands (by putting hers in somebody else’s) and isn’t just a prize for Miyako. They have a fairly charming, if predictable, arc, but their easy chemistry makes it very enjoyable to just spend time with them.
And then there’s the cat. I won’t go into the precise nature of Umi, but suffice to say that they remind me of nothing less than Ura the Armor Cat from El-Hazard (even in looks) and you’re not going to go wrong with me by pounding the nostalgia button for obscure characters from 90’s-era OVAs.
Umi gets a lot of the best jokes in here, as their
nature lets them bump pretty hard against the fourth wall. There’s a line about characterization in particular that just killed me. They also have an excellent moment of noting that Miyako trying to break fate (ie the game) may not go without pushback - there’s a whole other series of novels in that concept alone.
Conversely, I didn’t exactly love the character of Shan Li, who is a merchant from this world’s China stand-in. That feels like a stereotype I’ve seen enough times by now. Then again, her story takes some interesting turns, so there’s definitely more to her than it first appears.
Otherwise I guess my biggest complaint is how slight it is? But it’s hard to fault the economy of story when I pretty much got what I wanted out of it. It doesn’t seem like there’s more to be said for these two, but I wouldn’t say no to a sequel either.
It‘s interesting that I think this deserves the same rating as I’m in Love with the Villainess because the two are very different. That novel is interested in a more serious story and has that cracking coming out scene. This is here to goof around and be charming and is just pure yuri from moment one. In that respect it achieves such modest goals pretty darn well. Both books are certainly worthwhile.
Also, cat.
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August 24, 2021This was a very entertaining light novel that focused on a girl’s love romance.
The story takes a flip on the usual isekai dating sim tropes. Our main character used to be an overworked office lady who was reborn in her favorite game but her goal isn’t to make a nice life for herself in this new world but to save the game’s villainess.
The writing never seems to take itself seriously so there are a lot of jokes and puns and off-hand references throughout the text.
The story and the characters were a lot of fun, I laughed a lot on the over the top reactions and how everything just happened at the right time before something tragic could have happened.
I liked that despite all the fun the story still had some serious moments and discussed the ridiculous patriarchy of the world
and how the characters tried to make their own way in it. The ending was really cute and I loved the lily symbolism.
The illustrations were absolutely wonderful, I wish we could have had more or a full on manga adaptation.
Side note: If you go into this without ever reading a light novel please don’t expect Shakespearian writing. That’s not really what the genre is known for.
The story takes a flip on the usual isekai dating sim tropes. Our main character used to be an overworked office lady who was reborn in her favorite game but her goal isn’t to make a nice life for herself in this new world but to save the game’s villainess.
The writing never seems to take itself seriously so there are a lot of jokes and puns and off-hand references throughout the text.
The story and the characters were a lot of fun, I laughed a lot on the over the top reactions and how everything just happened at the right time before something tragic could have happened.
I liked that despite all the fun the story still had some serious moments and discussed the ridiculous patriarchy of the world
and how the characters tried to make their own way in it. The ending was really cute and I loved the lily symbolism.
The illustrations were absolutely wonderful, I wish we could have had more or a full on manga adaptation.
Side note: If you go into this without ever reading a light novel please don’t expect Shakespearian writing. That’s not really what the genre is known for.
April 30, 2022
the villainess theme is soaring and this is but one addition to the trope.
tis' simple, light-hearted, fluffy, wlw light novel. the illustrations are nice too.
3 stars for the villainess not villainy enough
tis' simple, light-hearted, fluffy, wlw light novel. the illustrations are nice too.
3 stars for the villainess not villainy enough
October 24, 2022
Cottage core lesbians. That's it.
April 1, 2023
A Lily Blooms in Another World is almost entirely led and illustrated by dialogue. Paragraphs are always kept short, and almost everything is nearly always described partially (if not wholly) by dialogue and then finished off by a bit of Miyako’s or Fuuka’s own inner thoughts or observations.
It’s a totally valid but very unusual way of writing an entire book. Given its content, I can’t see this ever making it onto the New York Times Bestselling list, nor published by a big publishing house (well, not to mention that I can’t think of any publishing houses this sort of isekai would fit into anyway).
This isekai is a bizarre one, the worldbuilding being averagely good, utilizing somewhat overdone themes. But the names… It really felt like someone who only knew about the West through media (plays, classic literature, video games, etc) took the most popular high society surnames and used them with Japanese given names so that characters would fit into both classes. Japanese anime themes often set in Japan, but also villainous isekai settings often taken place in the West. It’s strange and took me forever to get used to, but I always chuckled at mention of any full name. It was just so out of place and odd that everyone was named like this. It’s normal for one character to have a naming scheme like this— but an entire cast? This is one of the most unique things about this book. However, there was a day where I ended up absorbing nearly the entire book in one go— this is where it all took on a form of normalcy to me.
As for characters themselves, I don’t have favorites but I do have some things to say about particular cast members.
Odina was indeed a likable “textbook lovable idiot”. If I had to choose a favorite, it might’ve been him. I was really very fond of Odina in every manner, and every time he appear, my interest was immediately piqued even further, as if he were an interesting turning point in the story itself. But, no. Just lovely baka Odina. And good for him in finding better work.
I also quite liked Shan-Li’s story and the hint of Susie’s. I found it interesting that the author gave us two opposite ends of the spectrum for Miyako to consider— while she would have made the same choices regardless, I still found that to be more well-rounding for her character.
Also, there were some lines toward the end that I felt stood out from the usual goofiness, or the sloppiness of other moods of writing. Page 173, Miyako speaking of Fuuka, the villainous. “She wouldn’t abandon anybody, no matter who they were. She would do her best to save them. That was the true nature of the villainous, Fuuka Hamilton.” As well as on page 184, where likewise, Miyako was speaking of Fuuka. “Her behavior in high society was faultless, and her endeavors in politics cold and calculating. _And she beat the hell out of him._” This line really stood out to me too, but honestly, the entirety of page 184 earned my favor. Once you get to it, savor it.
Lastly, in spite of my previous convictions… I have to give this book a full 5/5 stars. This book is not written properly— it contains numerous errors in the way of literature and overall, a book written the way this one is wouldn’t make it with any big publishing house. However, for what it lacks in the aforementioned, it makes up in keeping the reader engaged. The story, the writing, the pacing, the characters, the dialogue, it all keeps the reader engaged, absorbed, and consuming nearly the entire book in one sitting without wholly noticing (whoops). I can say that it is very rare for me to find a book where that happens to me, and it wasn’t because I felt some kinship within the story or anything like that. It was just genuinely engaging, entertaining, and fun. I really wanted to keep having fun. It felt like all the pages were moving on their own. I think that this skill has earned back the star that was revoked from the very unconventional style of literature.
This was (at least knowingly?) my first j-novel heart book and I think that I will happily be returning for more after I’ve savored the flavor of this one for some time. I really recommend this book, but not as an introduction to light novels. Rather, I recommend it for someone already in the community, who is already at least familiar enough with the usual isekai/villainous tropes to recognize the majority of them, and is looking for some fun.
It’s a totally valid but very unusual way of writing an entire book. Given its content, I can’t see this ever making it onto the New York Times Bestselling list, nor published by a big publishing house (well, not to mention that I can’t think of any publishing houses this sort of isekai would fit into anyway).
This isekai is a bizarre one, the worldbuilding being averagely good, utilizing somewhat overdone themes. But the names… It really felt like someone who only knew about the West through media (plays, classic literature, video games, etc) took the most popular high society surnames and used them with Japanese given names so that characters would fit into both classes. Japanese anime themes often set in Japan, but also villainous isekai settings often taken place in the West. It’s strange and took me forever to get used to, but I always chuckled at mention of any full name. It was just so out of place and odd that everyone was named like this. It’s normal for one character to have a naming scheme like this— but an entire cast? This is one of the most unique things about this book. However, there was a day where I ended up absorbing nearly the entire book in one go— this is where it all took on a form of normalcy to me.
As for characters themselves, I don’t have favorites but I do have some things to say about particular cast members.
Odina was indeed a likable “textbook lovable idiot”. If I had to choose a favorite, it might’ve been him. I was really very fond of Odina in every manner, and every time he appear, my interest was immediately piqued even further, as if he were an interesting turning point in the story itself. But, no. Just lovely baka Odina. And good for him in finding better work.
I also quite liked Shan-Li’s story and the hint of Susie’s. I found it interesting that the author gave us two opposite ends of the spectrum for Miyako to consider— while she would have made the same choices regardless, I still found that to be more well-rounding for her character.
Also, there were some lines toward the end that I felt stood out from the usual goofiness, or the sloppiness of other moods of writing. Page 173, Miyako speaking of Fuuka, the villainous. “She wouldn’t abandon anybody, no matter who they were. She would do her best to save them. That was the true nature of the villainous, Fuuka Hamilton.” As well as on page 184, where likewise, Miyako was speaking of Fuuka. “Her behavior in high society was faultless, and her endeavors in politics cold and calculating. _And she beat the hell out of him._” This line really stood out to me too, but honestly, the entirety of page 184 earned my favor. Once you get to it, savor it.
Lastly, in spite of my previous convictions… I have to give this book a full 5/5 stars. This book is not written properly— it contains numerous errors in the way of literature and overall, a book written the way this one is wouldn’t make it with any big publishing house. However, for what it lacks in the aforementioned, it makes up in keeping the reader engaged. The story, the writing, the pacing, the characters, the dialogue, it all keeps the reader engaged, absorbed, and consuming nearly the entire book in one sitting without wholly noticing (whoops). I can say that it is very rare for me to find a book where that happens to me, and it wasn’t because I felt some kinship within the story or anything like that. It was just genuinely engaging, entertaining, and fun. I really wanted to keep having fun. It felt like all the pages were moving on their own. I think that this skill has earned back the star that was revoked from the very unconventional style of literature.
This was (at least knowingly?) my first j-novel heart book and I think that I will happily be returning for more after I’ve savored the flavor of this one for some time. I really recommend this book, but not as an introduction to light novels. Rather, I recommend it for someone already in the community, who is already at least familiar enough with the usual isekai/villainous tropes to recognize the majority of them, and is looking for some fun.
February 1, 2021
Kind of a middling one-shot. It had its moments, and you can feel the slight flavor of Sexiled in it (in particular the whole two women discovering that their world is misogynistic and fighting against the norms aspect shines through in parts). But there's a lot of very passive scenes; lots of skipping scenes and only talking about them in retrospect (Miyako gets tuckered out from the farm work and stick gathering that we never see; Miyako gets flustered when she sees Fuuka's beauty in the bath which we only hear about after they're both long out of the bath; even the ending, there's a fade to black / wake up and boringly describe what kind of happened). It's a pretty small scale plot too with not a ton of detail on the setting or scenery. It started in a way that seemed like it could get interesting too as Miyako performs a ritual announcing Fuuka's arrival to her relative's land that involves lighting a fire pit to alert nearby creatures. But then it just got dull. And it wasn't just "cute slice of life", it was just boring. The most exciting bits were healing a little girl by gathering a flower and learning how to make an indoor bath.
Miyako isn't that desirable either, she's just less of a POS than Fuuka's relatives and Klaas "narcissist" Reinhardt. It's your typical make the hero look good by making everyone else look terrible. Her best attributes are she's cheerful and got that "Bakarina" loveable dunce attitude to her (and I guess she can cook). I still don't get how Fuuka is supposed to fall for her. I wouldn't feel excitement in her situation from these 14 days.
It's definitely got some fun comedy moments, but nothing that will really stick with me.
Magic exists in this world, but we only really get to see the medicinal advantages to white magic. War also exists in this world, but we're far removed from that. The plot adds convenient elements when it needs them without having fully set them up (something something sacrifice ritual for a river project we never mentioned before; something something controlling an Undine makes you some high class of noble should you so choose which we never set up).
There's a lot of good ideas. I like the idea of the flavor text everyone ignored for what was in the actual plot of the Otome game becoming integral to getting an unintended ending. I love the idea of running away with the villainess, but maybe less the idea of lazing about in a house for 14 days. I really wanted to like this one, it just wasn't that interesting in the end.
Miyako isn't that desirable either, she's just less of a POS than Fuuka's relatives and Klaas "narcissist" Reinhardt. It's your typical make the hero look good by making everyone else look terrible. Her best attributes are she's cheerful and got that "Bakarina" loveable dunce attitude to her (and I guess she can cook). I still don't get how Fuuka is supposed to fall for her. I wouldn't feel excitement in her situation from these 14 days.
It's definitely got some fun comedy moments, but nothing that will really stick with me.
Magic exists in this world, but we only really get to see the medicinal advantages to white magic. War also exists in this world, but we're far removed from that. The plot adds convenient elements when it needs them without having fully set them up (something something sacrifice ritual for a river project we never mentioned before; something something controlling an Undine makes you some high class of noble should you so choose which we never set up).
There's a lot of good ideas. I like the idea of the flavor text everyone ignored for what was in the actual plot of the Otome game becoming integral to getting an unintended ending. I love the idea of running away with the villainess, but maybe less the idea of lazing about in a house for 14 days. I really wanted to like this one, it just wasn't that interesting in the end.
October 10, 2020
My 1st light novel. Rather enjoyable.
I decided on a whim to try this book. I've never read light novels before. I much better prefer the visual art medium of manga & comics. Now, being a novice to this format, I probably won't be able to give the greatest review, however I'll do my best. Ok. From the start, this novel was rather engaging. Such interesting characters. I immediately liked Miyako. Such a bubbly girl. At the beginning, I thought Fuuka was rather annoying, but as the story passed, I began to like her more. I was rooting for these two the whole way. When Fuuka ran back to the city, I kind of figured something like that would happen. I'm glad Miyako was able to return in time to save her. Then at the end, they finally shared a kiss. How splendid. Being a person of upper class stature, I found myself often understanding of the stresses & emotions the two girls were going through being of the titled elite. While, as an American, I obviously have no title, yet political marriages, elitism, chivalry, proper etiquette, proper manners, as well as one's appearance, demeanor, & grace in public, so as to not bring shame to one's family, are things I am all too painfully familiar with. While I certainly didn't run off with a beautiful girl, I myself did my best to escape my upbringing, & rejected a life of high society, first turning my intellect to criminal endeavours, then eventually settled down & decided to embrace the otaku lifestyle, & do what I want, when I want, with who I want. Many of you can never know how much relief it brings to break free of the mold your family expects you to fill. To break the yoke of elitism is so relieving, it makes you feel so free, so independent, so... thankful. To be able to peruse the life that I want, not the one that's expected of me. That is truly freedom. So I can relate well to Miyako & Fuuka. I would like to see further adventures of these two. While there were a couple small(ish) plot holes, overall the book was rather fun. The minor errors in the plot didn't take away from my enjoyment of the tale.
I decided on a whim to try this book. I've never read light novels before. I much better prefer the visual art medium of manga & comics. Now, being a novice to this format, I probably won't be able to give the greatest review, however I'll do my best. Ok. From the start, this novel was rather engaging. Such interesting characters. I immediately liked Miyako. Such a bubbly girl. At the beginning, I thought Fuuka was rather annoying, but as the story passed, I began to like her more. I was rooting for these two the whole way. When Fuuka ran back to the city, I kind of figured something like that would happen. I'm glad Miyako was able to return in time to save her. Then at the end, they finally shared a kiss. How splendid. Being a person of upper class stature, I found myself often understanding of the stresses & emotions the two girls were going through being of the titled elite. While, as an American, I obviously have no title, yet political marriages, elitism, chivalry, proper etiquette, proper manners, as well as one's appearance, demeanor, & grace in public, so as to not bring shame to one's family, are things I am all too painfully familiar with. While I certainly didn't run off with a beautiful girl, I myself did my best to escape my upbringing, & rejected a life of high society, first turning my intellect to criminal endeavours, then eventually settled down & decided to embrace the otaku lifestyle, & do what I want, when I want, with who I want. Many of you can never know how much relief it brings to break free of the mold your family expects you to fill. To break the yoke of elitism is so relieving, it makes you feel so free, so independent, so... thankful. To be able to peruse the life that I want, not the one that's expected of me. That is truly freedom. So I can relate well to Miyako & Fuuka. I would like to see further adventures of these two. While there were a couple small(ish) plot holes, overall the book was rather fun. The minor errors in the plot didn't take away from my enjoyment of the tale.
November 1, 2020
IN THE HOUSE WE STAN COTTAGECORE LESBIANS!
After being reincarnated as the heroine of her favourite otome game, Miyako Florence, Miyako has one goal - make the villainess she use to obsess over in real life Fuuka Hamilton fall in love with her. After purposely causing her engagement to the game’s empty-headed hero Klaus Reinhardt to be broken off, Miyako rushes to Fuuka’s side to declare her love and propose that they run away together. Fuuka agrees but on one condition; if Miyako can make her say “I’m happy” within fourteen days she will stay with Miyako forever. Can Miyako succeed in winning the villainess's heart!?
A Lily Blooms in Another World is a short, light-hearted, sweet, romance about two young women finding themselves and love outside the strict society that has only deemed them worthy as brides and nothing else. While Miyako is our impulsive and straightforward character moved by her emotions, it is her earnest love for Fuuka that endears her to the readers. While Fuuka by agreeing to Miyako’s impulsive scheme is able to grow and find purpose outside the strict and limiting role her family and society had defined for her and put into practice things she had only studied - like herbal medicine and white magic - while living with Miyako in their secret cottage getaway.
The world the two girls threw away eventually does catch up to them. But, thankfully the tone never shifts too far from its light-hearted whimsy and Miyako is off to once again rescue Fuuka from her stifling noble life after some self-reflection and helpful advice.
A Lily Blooms in Another World is the perfect GL Romance for those seeking light-hearted whimsical romance. And reading this has made me energised to pick up the author’s other GL Fantasy-Romance Sexiled set in the same world and also out form J-Novel Club.
Major Tropes, Themes and Story Elements Included:
Key:
✓ High impact
✢ Low impact or relevance
✗ minimal impact or no presence in the story
✓ Explicitly GL - Including a declaration of love, kiss and HEA.
✓ Cottagecore Lesbian Aesthetic - They run away to live in a cottage for fourteen days while Miyako tries to get Fuuka to confess to her. On top of that we have background elements as farming (attempted), herbal medicine, white magic, , natural hot springs, and more.
✓ Playful Banter
✢ Fantasy - While it is set in another world and there is some magic used, it is hardly the main focus of the plot - which is the romance. So if you are looking for a rich, in-depth fantasy world, you may be disappointed by this book because of that singular focus.
✢ Asian-European Cultural Mix - We have characters with names that are a combination of Japanese and English - ie. Fuuka Hamilton - as well as Atika, the home region of the Florence Family being known for cultivating rice. There is also the character Shan-Li, a merchant who is from The Continent a region that can be inferred as being analogous to mainland Asia, specifically China. However, like the fantasy elements, the cultural elements are also never gone into depth and serve only as the backdrop to our heroines' romance.
✗ Fanservice and/or Erotica - While a somewhat fanservicey moment is present in one scene it never goes beyond the state of one character being flustered over the other's naked body and is neither gratuitous nor detailed in its description.
After being reincarnated as the heroine of her favourite otome game, Miyako Florence, Miyako has one goal - make the villainess she use to obsess over in real life Fuuka Hamilton fall in love with her. After purposely causing her engagement to the game’s empty-headed hero Klaus Reinhardt to be broken off, Miyako rushes to Fuuka’s side to declare her love and propose that they run away together. Fuuka agrees but on one condition; if Miyako can make her say “I’m happy” within fourteen days she will stay with Miyako forever. Can Miyako succeed in winning the villainess's heart!?
A Lily Blooms in Another World is a short, light-hearted, sweet, romance about two young women finding themselves and love outside the strict society that has only deemed them worthy as brides and nothing else. While Miyako is our impulsive and straightforward character moved by her emotions, it is her earnest love for Fuuka that endears her to the readers. While Fuuka by agreeing to Miyako’s impulsive scheme is able to grow and find purpose outside the strict and limiting role her family and society had defined for her and put into practice things she had only studied - like herbal medicine and white magic - while living with Miyako in their secret cottage getaway.
The world the two girls threw away eventually does catch up to them. But, thankfully the tone never shifts too far from its light-hearted whimsy and Miyako is off to once again rescue Fuuka from her stifling noble life after some self-reflection and helpful advice.
A Lily Blooms in Another World is the perfect GL Romance for those seeking light-hearted whimsical romance. And reading this has made me energised to pick up the author’s other GL Fantasy-Romance Sexiled set in the same world and also out form J-Novel Club.
Major Tropes, Themes and Story Elements Included:
Key:
✓ High impact
✢ Low impact or relevance
✗ minimal impact or no presence in the story
✓ Explicitly GL - Including a declaration of love, kiss and HEA.
✓ Cottagecore Lesbian Aesthetic - They run away to live in a cottage for fourteen days while Miyako tries to get Fuuka to confess to her. On top of that we have background elements as farming (attempted), herbal medicine, white magic, , natural hot springs, and more.
✓ Playful Banter
✢ Fantasy - While it is set in another world and there is some magic used, it is hardly the main focus of the plot - which is the romance. So if you are looking for a rich, in-depth fantasy world, you may be disappointed by this book because of that singular focus.
✢ Asian-European Cultural Mix - We have characters with names that are a combination of Japanese and English - ie. Fuuka Hamilton - as well as Atika, the home region of the Florence Family being known for cultivating rice. There is also the character Shan-Li, a merchant who is from The Continent a region that can be inferred as being analogous to mainland Asia, specifically China. However, like the fantasy elements, the cultural elements are also never gone into depth and serve only as the backdrop to our heroines' romance.
✗ Fanservice and/or Erotica - While a somewhat fanservicey moment is present in one scene it never goes beyond the state of one character being flustered over the other's naked body and is neither gratuitous nor detailed in its description.
December 17, 2021
A fluffy novel about a reincarnation isekai where after finding out she decides to save Fuuka from her fate of death by doing things to make her admit she's happy.
The only part I didn't like was the whole Shan Li looks 15 but is actually 30 part. It's plot relevant because it's remarking on the way Western men want Asian women because they "look younger" and are supposed to be "more submissive" and Kaeruda is like "Fuck that." The local town likes to kidnap her people and use them as baby factories. It's dark, but not gone into detail, but provides some behind the scenes stuff to the fluff going on.
Also as usual, there seems to be one good man and he's only good because he does what he's told and stays out of the way. The rest of the men are pretty much trash as they are in fantasy novels.
She says she wrote this book because she looked into the tag "Villainess" on the Syosetsu site and was surprised to find it was mostly aimed at men.
The only part I didn't like was the whole Shan Li looks 15 but is actually 30 part. It's plot relevant because it's remarking on the way Western men want Asian women because they "look younger" and are supposed to be "more submissive" and Kaeruda is like "Fuck that." The local town likes to kidnap her people and use them as baby factories. It's dark, but not gone into detail, but provides some behind the scenes stuff to the fluff going on.
Also as usual, there seems to be one good man and he's only good because he does what he's told and stays out of the way. The rest of the men are pretty much trash as they are in fantasy novels.
She says she wrote this book because she looked into the tag "Villainess" on the Syosetsu site and was surprised to find it was mostly aimed at men.
June 27, 2021
This is the tale of Miyako, who falls into an otome game world after dying of overwork. A long-time fan of the game's villainess, Fuuka, she decides to try and make her happy, and through some misadventures they fall in love along the way.
This is my first light novel, and I found it a cheerful and amusing read. Both leads are deftly sketched and balance each other out well. There's a fair amount of deus ex machina that goes on, but considering the tone of the story it didn't feel out of place. I especially liked the character of Umi.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This is my first light novel, and I found it a cheerful and amusing read. Both leads are deftly sketched and balance each other out well. There's a fair amount of deus ex machina that goes on, but considering the tone of the story it didn't feel out of place. I especially liked the character of Umi.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss. This is my honest and voluntary review.
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October 20, 2020A quite solid self-contained Otome Game story, where the Otome Game element is less pronounced than usual for the genre.
I'm glad the "Villainess Capture Target" subset of the genre is getting more of a presence, as in these past few weeks, both this and "I'm in Love with the Villainess" (ILtV) received official translations. I appreciate that this story doesn't go for a more convoluted narrative and keeps things simple and wholesome. Compared to ILtV, this one does a better job at highlighting the Villainess' insecurities.
There are some nice contemplative moments for both the leads, but occasionally the author is too explicit with the girls' thoughts when subtelty would be preferable.
The Heroine and Villainess dynamic is more balanced than I usually see in Otome Game series. Both the leads showcase sufficient affection, have respect for each other, and have their respective achievements.
The core conflict near the end works, but some of the side antagonists do get shafted a bit by the end.
Overall, this Otome Game novel is simple, sweet, and somewhat refreshing.
I'm glad the "Villainess Capture Target" subset of the genre is getting more of a presence, as in these past few weeks, both this and "I'm in Love with the Villainess" (ILtV) received official translations. I appreciate that this story doesn't go for a more convoluted narrative and keeps things simple and wholesome. Compared to ILtV, this one does a better job at highlighting the Villainess' insecurities.
There are some nice contemplative moments for both the leads, but occasionally the author is too explicit with the girls' thoughts when subtelty would be preferable.
The Heroine and Villainess dynamic is more balanced than I usually see in Otome Game series. Both the leads showcase sufficient affection, have respect for each other, and have their respective achievements.
The core conflict near the end works, but some of the side antagonists do get shafted a bit by the end.
Overall, this Otome Game novel is simple, sweet, and somewhat refreshing.
July 9, 2022
I really didn't like the main character of this book. I thought she was just so annoying. She was so overbearing and didn't seem to care about Fuuka at all. She always just did whatever she wanted and dragged Fuuka along. I also really did not buy the romance. Maybe it developed more later, but I got about halfway through and never once did Miyako treat Fuuka like a person. She was only interested in the Fuuka of the game, not the "real life" Fuuka in front of her. I feel bad for Fuuka, she deserves better.
June 8, 2024
Overall rating 6.5/10
If you want some cute gl fluff to read I would recommend this book. That being said there are definitely some plot holes and pacing issues that took me out of the story at times. Also not to mention the transmigration plot element not being super crucial to the plot (IMO it weakens the story). But the characters were fun to read about and I overall enjoyed it.
If you want some cute gl fluff to read I would recommend this book. That being said there are definitely some plot holes and pacing issues that took me out of the story at times. Also not to mention the transmigration plot element not being super crucial to the plot (IMO it weakens the story). But the characters were fun to read about and I overall enjoyed it.
March 15, 2021
i liked 'i'm in love with the villainess' take on the wooing the villainness isekai story better, sorry to say it but this was a little dull. if you're in the mood for low conflict yuri that doesn't take itself too seriously this might be for you?
2.5 stars
2.5 stars
March 21, 2021
3.5 ⭐
Fuuka-chan is best girl. She's so earnest and I love her. The Hamilton family does not deserve her.
Fuuka-chan is best girl. She's so earnest and I love her. The Hamilton family does not deserve her.
July 12, 2021
tremenda masterpiece te amo
March 21, 2022
A sweet little one off about a noble girl and her villainess gf :)
April 23, 2022
Another "I support women's wrongs" trope that I totally agree with. We should all woo the villainess of our favourite games/books/movies and give those smol beans a deserved happy ending.
January 15, 2023
i wish it had been more descriptive.
August 7, 2023
cute and tropey, protag is likeable mostly although occasionally takes one step forward two steps back. lovely illustrations
August 26, 2023
3,75
She, too, is in love with the villainess💃
It's a cute read, but I got a little confused at times, as I usually do. Would read again.
She, too, is in love with the villainess💃
It's a cute read, but I got a little confused at times, as I usually do. Would read again.
October 13, 2023
Nett zu lesen, hätte aber mehr in die Tiefe gehen können.
June 17, 2024
A short, sweet, fast read. I love me some izakai and when the heroine falls in love with the Villainous. I also love yuri.
March 26, 2021
1.5★ rounded up.
October 18, 2020
Has some interesting ideas.
Has some similar ideas a as Watasinoosiwa akuyakureijo
Has some similar ideas a as Watasinoosiwa akuyakureijo
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