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Flower of Steel
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3 Volumes (Complete)
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Weekly Rank: #1606
Monthly Rank: #5349
All Time Rank: #14449
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On 678 Reading Lists
Monthly Rank: #34186
All Time Rank: #11617

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Ten-year-old Marina’s destiny began when she met the teary-eyed boy at the Imperial Palace. The time she spent with him playing chess was like a fairytale, sweet but short-lived. It had become a faint memory of first love.

Betrayed by her fiancé at eighteen, she decides to fulfill her lifelong dream and work in government office. Much to her dismay, she soon learns that life at the Imperial Palace was just too exhausting. There were so many twists and turns! But she held on; she hoped to see the boy in her youth once more, even if only for a little. Turns out that the boy had always watched her from afar.

And so begins a complicated love affair at the Imperial Palace! Will Marina be able to find happiness?

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FOS
강철의 꽃
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07/02/25 InkFiles c1
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Allister
New Allister rated it
July 26, 2025
Status: Completed
Sadly I couldn't find more of this so I can only talk about the first volume.

Plot-wise, it's simple, the writing isn't great but it's still enjoyable. At the very least the author and I have similar humour.

In terms of characterization, they aren't flat, but just like the writing, or rather because of it, it could be better.

The FL here has a bite even being traumatized from all the bullying. I found that interesting. To be honest I don't see the Mary Sue others mentioned though. She has a great brain,... more>> but that's it. Making dolls or the gardening are mentioned but they're there for plot purposes, barely mentioned when needed (dolls because of the who I guess is the ml, gardening as a link with other characters and for her wellbeing) and honestly don't make her seem overpowered to me.

As people's reactions to her go, in the work environment she's in, of course she will be valued because she's competent, again, her brains.

Outside of that sphere, as far as I see, she's pretty but not the prettiest. Mary Sue characters usually attract everyone at first glance, because they're flawless, that's not the case here.

The guy I guess is the ML indeed sounds like a nutjob. There must be a reason though, sadly I can't know more.

The ml's cousin, looks fine on the outside but for what I'm seeing there's something not-so-great inside.

The extras are funny, some are weirdos. The maid though, that one's background was interesting.

The antagonists, mainly the big b*tch, are disgusting. What use is being pretty if you're rotten inside? She isn't even intelligent, she knows how to manipulate weak-minded people and that's it. At least for what I read by now.

The translation is fine. It makes me wonder if the writing was originally lacking or is the translation though. In any case, it's not confusing and easy to read. I just don't find it lyrically appealing. <<less
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Fiis10
Fiis10 rated it
April 15, 2022
Status: c41
I am enjoying this. FL is a classic Mary Sue, so don't read if this bothers you.

Otherwise, join the cult of Marina and watch her storm to the top, while trampling over scummy rivals on the way.
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axcel19lim
axcel19lim rated it
April 12, 2022
Status: c21
It’s alright to pass the time

... more>>
Spoiler

although it’s a bit confusing how the MC took first place in a political exam yet takes on her peers in a petty manner

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The characters are a bit bland and seems to be cardboard cut-outs

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such as the cousins who just adores the MC even if the MC treats them like servants 1, 2, &3 yet MC just abhors the same cardboard cut-out ‘dogs’ of the antagonist, Elise

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The plot is also quite cliché with a little tweaks of a strong female lead although the execution is passable.

Honestly, give it a try if you are bored and have a lot of time to spare. You’ll need a lot of patience though, especially on the first chapter that just describes the kingdoms and world building stuff. <<less
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Leysen
Leysen rated it
October 20, 2022
Status: --
I Like it ❤️ Cheer Up Girl you

So such a very young 18 yrs old

So much Pain all of you're Effort to be good and helper to Kyle

... more>> 💔 Him ambitious position the Government very mistake he so selfish person cheater fiance and mistress 👿 plan to using you until the position came and Marina going tr*sh 🗑️ bothem

s*upid Couple 😢 Kyle and Eli's

Marina Let Go him and don't believe any say to you 🙏 it's Lie

Kyle Never ever Love you 💔

Kyle interest Marina using plan that's all 💔 💔💔

Marina Find you're Happness 🙏 and Love you're Self and Own Family supporting you ❤️ that's real love enjoy the single life 💕

Forgiveness and Forget if you're Heart fully recover Past 😢 8 yrs loving Kyle and the End will Break Up 💔 Promise is gone <<less
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Korraa
Korraa rated it
August 31, 2022
Status: c117
I genuinely enjoyed it. There could be more depth to Marina (the FL) but I love her either ways. There's just something refreshing about this novel. Marina is a good protagonist. Even though she can be classified as a Mary Sue to some extent, she's still bearable. I think it's super enjoyable tbh. I binged it all, and even though I have a habit of skimming through chapters I read this one properly. It's pacing is great, it's not too fast nor is it too slow.

I have a problem with... more>> the current antagonist though. I can already predict how that antagonist would end and I hope the authors wouldn't go down that route. <<less
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