I Got Engaged, But It Turns Out My Fiancée Is the School’s Famous “Villainess” (LN)

My Thoughts on I Got Engaged, But It Turns Out My Fiancée Is the School’s Famous “Villainess” (LN)

I went into "I Got Engaged, But It Turns Out My Fiancée Is the School’s Famous “Villainess” (LN)" expecting a fluffy, lighthearted romp through the typical arranged marriage/school life tropes. What I found was… well, a little more complex than that.

First Impressions

The premise is certainly enticing. We have a male lead, childhood friends vying for his attention, and an engagement to a "villainess." It sets the stage for what appears to be a wish-fulfillment scenario. My initial expectation was a breezy read filled with comedic misunderstandings and maybe a touch of romance.

What Works Well

What surprised me most was the novel's willingness to actually address the potential problems arising from its wish-fulfillment setup. The characters aren't just puppets going through the motions. They grapple with their past mistakes, communicate (gasp!), and try to navigate the messy situation they find themselves in. The story avoids the pitfalls of simply pretending everything is fine when, realistically, it wouldn't be. It manages to inject a level of realism into an otherwise unrealistic premise, which I found quite refreshing. It's not heavy melodrama, but it's also not pure, unadulterated fluff. It strikes a balance that I appreciated.

Areas of Concern

If you're expecting a purely relaxing, lighthearted comedy or a deep dive into the negative consequences of the situation, you might be disappointed. The novel seems to walk a tightrope between these two extremes, and while I personally enjoyed that, others might find it lacking in either direction.

Final Verdict

"I Got Engaged, But It Turns Out My Fiancée Is the School’s Famous “Villainess” (LN)" is a pleasant surprise. It takes a familiar premise and adds a layer of depth and introspection that elevates it above your average wish-fulfillment story. If you're looking for something that's not afraid to acknowledge the potential complications of its setup while still maintaining a lighthearted tone, this might be right up your alley. I'd recommend giving it a try if you're open to a story that's a bit more thoughtful than it initially appears.