I love this a lot honestly, Victor and Amarion are such well-written characters, their actions are never something that comes out of nowhere and smacks you in the face with confusion. They have their own motivations and those motivations make sense considering their background. Their romance as well is so captivating. I won't say any spoilers here but needless to say its one of the most enjoyable aspects of the story, the leads play off on each other so well while also having their own identity. Not to mention healthy enough since the misunderstandings don't last too annoyingly long which is something I personally appreciate.  ... more>>

The side characters as well are nicely written, they are people as well and they don't just serve to make the two leads look good, if anything they try to convince Amarion that Victor is not who he seems he is, that there is a reason that he is called the "Walking Death" which is honestly kinda funny at first but then once you peel off the layers of Victor's identity you end up feeling sorry for the guy, not to say that Amarion doesn't have her fair share of tribulations and sadness, but the key difference I think is that Amarion ended up coping a little bit better compared to Victor. Needless to say, I do feel bad for both of them and I am cheering them on to find peace in each other's arms. 

The side characters have their own little stories to get interested in which is a nice touch, they are always a delight to read about and the story doesn't feel like it drags on every time the side characters pop up.

Overall, this story is a really good one, it hits all the right beats and is ultimately enjoyable, plus who doesn't want to see a ridiculously strong woman kill a lot of monsters with her ridiculously strong husband while the knights behind them can only watch in awe, certainly not me.  <<less

This is a wonderful to read, Yelena and Kayhwin are such wonderful characters and the progress of their relationship is so satisfying to witness. While this is a more brain dead type novel (and I don't mean that in a bad way) it's still enjoyable as you see the various antics of Yelena in trying to make a child with Kayhwin but eventually realizing that her goal can only be accomplished if the both of them truly love each other which is a tall order for saving the world, but as these novels usually are the both of them eventually will, its the journey rather than the destination when it comes to these novels.
... more>> 40px;"> Yelena is a strong-willed person, she knows what she wants and she will get it, she is a spiteful person who has no qualms about beating someone up if it meant that she could get back at someone who wronged her or her husband. But she is also generous and benevolent to those who deserve it, especially to her husband who has been through a lot. She's also open-minded as shown in the first few chapters and is not the type to believe everything at a first glance which is great as misunderstandings get solved at a reasonable rate and would also be a nice set up for some comedic elements only for them to turn out to be more serious. Overall, she's a driven person who has her wits about her and doesn't back down to anyone (except her husband).

Kayhwin on the other hand is the complete opposite of Yelena, a gentler and kind person who knows how to speak his mind, he complements Yelena well. Unfortunately, he is someone who doesn't know love, as the love he's received only served to hurt him and has closed off his heart. It would be spoilers to say anything more about Kayhwin as getting to know him alongside Yelena is part of the fun but he is someone who has been through a lot but will eventually grow more out of his shell through the gentle/unhinged guidance of his wife.

Overall, give this a try! Their relationship makes me cry and leaves me to wonder if i would ever have something like it and the little comedic and romantic beats of the story leaves my heart full of hope for these two.  <<less

OMG, this one I absolutely appreciate, the characters are all twisted in their own ways, no one here is sane and considering the world they live in I totally understand, if anything it would be harder to stay sane. There's a lot of mystery with this one, especially with the emperor and the nature of the "blessings" that she bestowed upon the dukes as well as the true nature of the Tomb and why the emperor decided to conquer it. ... more>>

I'm going to be honest in saying that the romance aspect of the novel is something that is more of an accessory rather than the entire point of the novel, while Lynn/Lin does develop feelings (and the way he confirms it is so funny to me) and so will Rena/Lena in the future it's not the reason why you stay to read the novel. Rather it's the political intrigue, action scenes, world-building, and especially the mysteries that will keep your interest, which I appreciate.

Rena/Lena is a very interesting character, since reading about her is 90% of the fun I won't say anything too telling, but her actions and the motivations for it are so interesting to read about and piece together and her journey of becoming that person is a brutal one and yet her behavior doesn't reflect that which is pretty unique to me considering the other novels I've read. Not only that but her mischievousness is a delight to read during the more comedic/ light-hearted scenes, the way she teases Lynn/Lin as well as her interactions with the Southern Duke and Uni are a welcome breath of fresh air to the tense story beats. She is written as an actual person who has consistent motivations and would not contradict herself.

Lynn/Lin on the other hand is a wonderful person as well, while it could be said that he seems like a shyer type of person, it would be good to remember that he is also someone who lives in the same world and is not an exception to its horrors, rather his choice of remaining to be kind and pretty (as Rena likes to describe him) to those who deserve it, is something to be admired for. I personally haven't caught a full grasp on Lynn's character but I can tell that he is someone who is capable, as he is a Duke of the Empire but fragile which you can't help but cheer for. A nice bonus is that when Rena/Lena teases him, he's the type to get flustered and blush easily which is a little bit funny considering he's such a tall person but it also doesn't feel too out of place.

Overall, please read this it's a fun time, personally, I prefer the novel rather than the manhwa, as the character's inner thoughts are more described in detail which further helps in understanding them. Plus the translator included novel illustrations which is honestly a really nice touch on the translator's part. <<less

I'm not going to lie, the first few chapters of this novel are hilarious, the thinking behind each person's actions is totally absurd. The duke is batsh*t crazy but so is Betty. The dynamic between them is like that of a cat and mouse and it's wonderful. I'm not sure if this novel was dropped (which understandable I mean the duke is definitely an a**hole) but regardless the first 7 chapters were fun and had me giggling while thinking that these two were meant to be together. Though due to it's few translated chapters I can't really say much about these two other than the fact that they're both insane.... more>>

Overall, read it! it might not be everyone's cup of tea but the first few chapters were funny enough for it to be memorable. <<less

I really adore this novel, it's a pleasant read with a lot of found family vibes which is a trope I just adore. As of right now it's more of one-sided affection so it's definitely a slow burn in terms of romance but it's a sweet slow burn. As for the actual story it's quite interesting, Lucia is someone who reincarnates into a game world that is just supremely unfair, at first she is lives as someone who is nice and gentle, totally on the other side of her possessed character's personality which is the Devil, the final boss of the game. She then eventually meets Haron, a tragic warrior who has no stable relationships... more>> as everyone either wanted to use him or they betrayed him in the end. Eventually they do fight each other as is their fate in this video game and it's only then that Haron sees that the only friend he ever fully trusted and didn't betray him was the Devil he was destined to kill. I won't say anything more as after this encounter is when the story really gets going and is what got me to really binge read this entire thing not only that but the POV of the couple are a delight to read.

Lucia, our beloved female lead, is someone who initially starts as being a lovely person in the first half of the story eventually grows into her Devil role in the second half, though at that point she already has a strong bond with Tina, who is basically her daughter at this point. Their interactions are so wonderful to read, Tina is definitely someone who is affectionate to Lucia but is more of a tsundere towards other people, as seen by how she treats the other demons under Lucia and her brother Shud. Lucia can be seen as a competent person who know what she's doing and how to use everything at her disposal, a very practical and intelligent person, though she does treat the people she's close to well and even spoils them when she can, a wonderful person overall.

Haron on the other hand is a pretty tragic person in the beginning, he was used, ab*sed and betrayed. He wasn't seen as someone who had thoughts of his own, nor did he ever have anything that was truly his, he was only seen as the Warrior not as a human being. Of course when he meets Lucia (who is disguising herself as a human) he develops a friendship and eventually feelings for her which is understandable because that man has no one by his side from the very beginning. Of course when he and Lucia clash it breaks him that Lucia is the Devil he has to kill which then leads to some very interesting character development that I'm not going to get into here but I will say that it's a great development and really ties in his character.

The side characters are fun, they don't get in the way of the story nor are they something to skip, since this has the found family trope I'm glad that they're also fully fleshed out characters and not just fluff pieces. My favorites so far is of course Tina and Shud, but the demons under Lucia and the Magic tower wizards are both funny and wholesome and interact with each other in a way that would put a smile on your face. 

Overall, this definitely deserves a place in this list and I can't wait for more updates! I love Lucia and Haron a lot and I hope that I can see more romance soon out of the two of them! <<less

I mean it's wholesome family fluff? What else can I say? I'm a sucker for it and I will eat it up like a starving person. There aren't much chapters so there's not much to learn about the characters to really understand them, nonetheless it got me hooked because of the fluff and healing for the two brothers. ... more>>

Give this a read! It's a casual, light and slightly unhinged novel with loveable protagonists. <<less

Oh Man, do I absolutely adore this one. While there are only a few chapters out I can confidently say that the novel will be a masterpiece worth reading, the award winning tag does not play around. Though unfortunately since there are only a few chapters there hasn't really been much significant plot events going on, but the character development is nicely chugging along, the pacing is on the slower side but I personally don't really care as long as the characters or plot grab my neck and never lets go.... more>>

Our MC is Vera, Vera is a guy who is basically a piece of shit, though it was ultimately his circumstances that brought him to that point you can't deny that he's a piece of sh*t he even admits it himself. As such karma finally got to him and we see him lying down on the ground, dying and cursed in the slums. It was there where he meets the Saint, Renee. Renee is someone who treats him with unconditional care despite the fact that they both know he's dying and teaches him human kindness but as we all know, at the end Renee dies and Vera follows her shortly, though before dying Vera makes an oath, that if he were to live again he would dedicate his entire life to Renee, then he regresses.

The premise I just described could be called something of a cliché but regardless I still love this because we'll get to see hoe the relationship between those two will develop, will Vera be able to keep his oath to Renee? How did Renee even end up in the slums? There are a lot of questions about these two and I am definitely excited to learn every single bit about them. 

As for the writing and translation itself, it's wonderful, the first few chapters show the novel illustrations and they are amazing, though the following chapters don't have them but there is a way to view them. The translation is wonderful and perfectly relays the tones of the novel, though because of that it takes a while to fully understand the chapter despite this they did a great job in making it a pleasant reading experience.

Overall I'd say give this a try, there's a reason why this novel won an award and you can already feel it in the first few chapters currently translated. I can't wait to see where this novel leads us! <<less

This one is a wonderful read as well, it's a classic story of the actual villain hiding his identity and observing this weird girl who he took an interest in, eventually falling in love. Honestly what pulled me in was initially the cover (as it always is with these things) but the premise is what really got me.... more>>

Our lovely protagonist, Giselle, is a person who woke up in a prison with so many assassins going after her from the start, eventually she finds out that she can drink poison and figure out it's taste. The image of a lady just chugging down poison casually and saying that it tastes like fruit is just so funny to me, and I think that sentence kinda summarizes her personality, she's someone who recognizes the situation she's it, thinks it's f*cking absurd and manages to try and survive through it by trying to cling to the main villain named Wayne. She's someone who adapts quickly but is also someone who is just anxious all the time because of all the things going on around her. 

Going back, Giselle meets Leniel, a supposed henchman of Wayne and he manages to help Giselle escape through black magic. Leniel is on the more playful side, definitely a cat-like person who does what he wants but he doesn't blatantly disrespect Giselle, he just teases her and keeps her safe. I quite like Leniel he definitely is up my alley of character who just teases the other characters and does whatever they want who eventually falls in love and becomes a simp.

While this novel seems to be dropped (which is so sad) I still recommend to read it, it leaves on a cliffhanger that will never end but regardless the journey there is something memorable and pleasant to read. <<less

Oh Boy Oh Man this one is such a wonderful read. Somehow with 28 chapters out I've become supremely attached to these two. They grabbed my heart and managed to keep it in their hands before crushing it then stitching it together. I am This attached to these two it's insane.... more>>

Our MC is Rufus (quite unique as, so far, this is the few novels I've read that has the POV from the ML) he's a heir to the barony of Inferna and has come to the capital to propose a marriage to princess Sordid, not out of love for her but for honor, power and wealth. But because he's some countryside noble, the king basically told him to go die. While going back he meets Sarubia a maid in the princess's palace. She tell him that Rufus will not die and that he will come back and this is where things kick off between these two.

Now seeing the tags there is a reason that I'm not saying everything about the story since getting spoiled is not something that everyone wants but as said before they broke my heart and put it back together. Aside from that, this novel is solely about the relationship between Rufus and Sarubia and the interactions they have with Rufus's family. The villains are people who honestly are very shallow and stereotypical, no backstory or depth at all (at least based on what has been translated so far) but regardless that's not why you keep reading the story. The interactions between these two are sweet and lovely, it's clear from the get-go that these two are destined for each other and I could not be more happier for it.

Rufus, our MC/ML is very different from the usual ML that other novels have, he is someone who shows his feeling proudly and is not afraid at all, he will shower both his lover and his family the care, love and adoration that they deserve and I am all for it, it's quite refreshing to see these types of ML (though don't get me wrong, a cold and indifferent ML is also good but only if it's not overboard) who openly show what they feel and end up cultivating a healthy relationship with their partners full of sweetness and warmth. He is also someone who knows what he wants and has a strong belief system but also acknowledges that there are many types of people in the world and as such doesn't force it on other people up until they cross a line. Even without the FL he is quite the well-rounded person and could definitely carry a story by himself. 

As for our beloved FL Sarubia, she is a hidden Saint, and is the only thing that kept Rufus from totally falling apart, but she is not merely an accessory to him, she is a person who is confident, playful, warm and loving. She is what makes Rufus whole but she also has her own secrets and troubles, why did she hide her status as a Saint?, what is her thought process? As of right now we don't really know much about Sarubia but the way she's written makes you want to know so much more about her which I am greatly looking forward to. 

As said before the villains are not really that interesting, they are there to serve as conflict for the two leads and they serve their purpose well, the side characters on the other hand are quite wonderful, so far we've only met Rufus's family, the Baroness, Rufus's grandmother and Edel, Rufus's little brother as well as the head maid of princess Sordid, Jean, who seems to care a lot for Sarubia. I give these characters some high praise as they really show the personalities of the leads in how they interact with other people, Rufus is a family man who will devote everything to them and Sarubia is someone who extends her kindness to everyone, perhaps because she worked as a maid. Overall these guys are good, I love and appreciate them and I'm excited to see them more.

Overall, please give this a read, it's lovely, heart-wrenching and everything else in between. It's a story of love and devotion to each other and what they are willing to do for each other because they are each other's destiny. <<less

My Goodness! This is a story that I absolutely love! Everything about it is so wonderful and engaging that every chapter has me on the edge of my seat. I hope the translators will se this novel through.... more>>

The premise is exactly as the title says, Celine Hunt is a transmigrated person living in a horror game called ''Celine's Nightmare", there during the first few months of the story she dies and respawns, essentially cursed to never die a true death. During those months the villain of the game, Leonhard Bernoulli, constantly dreams of her dying causing him to lose sleep and find Celine. Once they find each other is where their journey together starts, for Celine to break her curse and for Leonhard to not become the villain destined to destroy the kingdom. 

The story is a fun time! Both main characters are well fleshed out and can stand strong on their own, but it's when they're together that they both shine the brightest, the setting as well is actually quite interesting, while it's the same typical fantasy romance type there are little quirks in it that make it unique.

Celine, for me is a quite realistic person who has transmigrated, she has basically no knowledge of anything outside the game though she still does have common sense while also being slightly unhinged, I mean if you were to die and respawn over and over again you too, would be a little unhinged. Despite her being fairly knowledgeable about the game it only really comes in handy during the beginning parts of the stages she has to clear because she ardently avoided spoilers for the true ending. Her development as a character is also quite good, she learns magic, swordsmanship and horseback riding while also possessing quick thinking and adaptability, she's quite the accomplished person who can stand on her own in most situations, but she is not without her flaws. She is the type to be both quite self-sacrificial (at least during the first few chapters) and also a very anxious person, but Leonhard is always there to pick her back up and show her that she can do it. 

Overall, she's a strong woman, as is required for their world, but is also someone who's been through a lot but is striving to get the true ending with Leonhard by her side.

Leonhard on the other hand is also someone who stands strong on his own. He is the heir to the Benoulli Duchy and one of the strongest magic swordsman in the kingdom and also the only one who can defeat warlocks, he was so strong that he's been doing it since he was 15, going all over the kingdom with Rashir in hand, defeating monsters and warlocks alike. Now obviously, that comes with it's respective traumas and bad habits. But when he starts dreaming of Celine's various number of increasingly creative and dumb deaths, he's basically reached his breaking point. Thankfully, he finds Celine and is obviously overprotective of her, though it is within the realm of 'I am worried about you but I know you have your own thoughts' which is quite refreshing considering that other love interests would just lock up the female lead and be obsessed over her. 

While Celine's development is more on the physical side (getting stronger through magic and swordsmanship) Leonhard's development goes in the other direction, which is emotionally getting stronger. At first, he treats Celine well, he knows that Celine has also been through a lot and so is trying to protect her, but mostly only because he needs his sleep. Later on he develops into the same as ever kind and headstrong person but now his motives have shifted from 'I have to protect this lady so I can get my sleep and also I pity her.' to 'I still want to protect this lady but now I trust and admire her immensely and would do anything for her.' and the journey towards that development is quite beautiful and subtle, a 'miss it if you blink' type thing.

Overall, Leonhard is a good love interest! He's quite sensible and knows that Celine can handle herself, but still worries for her and also cares for her in his own way.

Now the romance aspect of this is actually pretty slow, which is surprising but not a bad thing. There are more other important things to do but I cannot wait until they both confess and spend the rest of their time in happiness. As of right now though their dynamic is partners in crime, they depend on the other for strength and stability and its wonderful.

All in all I would say read it! Its a well-written and translated story that takes you on a wild ride full of the supernatural and adventure, where two people who have been through a lot go on and go through things together, relying on each other to get through the hurdles the game's stages hurl at them. I'm obviously very obsessed with these two and I hope that they'll live happily with each other. <<less