- chinese novel, has a manhua and drama (all equally enjoyable)... more>>

- recommend to anyone, especially beginner readers!!

- fated lovers, minimal angst and drama, everything is well balanced.

- slow burn with satisfying romantic build up and tension.

- yes there is an age gap (7-10 years iirc) but it plays out well nothing creepy or borderline inappropriate! 

- translation is easy to make through, although there are instances of inconsistency especially with naming <<less

- if shoujo and bridgerton had a collaboration to bore a new a genre this would be it! so if you're into either you'd definitely enjoy it ^^... more>>

- another easy read, would recommend to anyone looking for a quick read to fuel their romance craving. 

- spoiler free summary: FL confessing for years on end, decides it's time to move and it actually gets angsty (mild; nothing heart wrenching), ML starts pinning as he regrets his previous actions. 

- no isekai, no plot outside of the romance between the coupleS; stress on plural; but the main focus is on the leads.

- for a more detailed review, you can check out my review ^^ <<less

- surprisingly enjoyable read ... more>>

- the story pacing and telling is simple and straightforward without giving many details 

- recommend you read without giving it a second though; it's more of a feel good while keeping it short and simple. 

- ml and fl have a really nice romantic build up and hence development; there is no external drama nor past relationships

- fl comes from a noble but abusive family, however, she has a strong personality and far away from being your typical naive or oblivious to plot isekaied mc

- the childcare in this story is so well delivered; fluffy but deep while uncovering the trauma of being raised without a mother and learning to accept someone new in her place <<less

- the manhwa version is without a doubt one of the greatest of all time and sticks close the original novel!... more>>

- the fl is not the most reliable narrator so you may hate a character then discover later on it was just her clouded judgement 

- tackles sensetive topics such as ab*se, anorexia and do beware of the main antagonist; he is not purely evil for plot but as a person; there is no justifying any of his actions. 

- the fl and ml have such a desirable relationship... oh to make one feel so lonely!! it's angsty but their happy moments are shortlived but eventually get a happily ever after! 

- you have to be patient, the author took plot seriously here.  <<less

- one of my favourites, easily top 3... more>>

- it's really a romance novel with a side dish of politics and FL working out a way to save her husband from dying in the future but so wonderfully written and intriguing. DO NOT SKIP IT. 

- there is a 10 year old age gap, but the story does not take place until the FL turns 17-18 iirc! not to mention the inconsistencies in translation of her age. 

- similar to htwmo, you have to be patient and know the author takes plot very seriously here >< although the angst here is nowhere near as deep <<less

- eh if you read the (approx.) first 2-3 chapters then continue with the last (approx) 5; it makes a good short novel!... more>>

- not a fan of smut, and this story was honestly horrid with it but it was recommended to me for the leads relationship and i actually found myself enjoying what could have been "academic acquaintances turned into an arranged/contract marriage" trope <<less

- slow burn romance but bare the FL she tries hard to fasten up the process! wouldn't say ML is your typical cold-has no personality duke; he has just reasons for not wanting a successor (and a valid one at that), more importantly, he is a bit oblivious to how romantic feelings work.. but read to find out! ... more>>

- it's not all fluffy as much as it focuses on the fl crisis regarding the future, but it does have a comedic vibe to it and the earlier chapters are focused on her tackling the ML and building rapport then we drift into the first relevant arc and it just builds on from there. 

- it has a unique concept and plot; quite refreshing! i truly prefer the novel to the manhwa just for the extra details that were skipped in the adaption.  <<less

- off the top of my head, i do recall enjoying the tension between FL and the antagonist; it was clever coy and then seeing the ML pinning afterwards!... more>>

- i don't recall the details, but i believe the translation was a little wonky! however, the fl has annoying habits and a lot of discourse just felt odd.. 

- ML and FL had really great bantering and it was fun to see them start off as partners in crime and the romance was just slowly making its way in the background (it was not the sole focus for a good portion of the story), however they get a good ending and i was pleasantly surprised to see a ML that connects dots to as why and how his OG wife is not so the same person....  <<less