She Retaliated Because Her Entire Family Was Wrongfully Executed. And Thoroughly at That! Novel Review
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By yatogi, やとぎ
49 chapters
2018
Description
Emilia Fil Salbuveir was locked up in a prison. The cheers heard from outside indicated that her parents and brother have been executed. The Salbuveir family, who were a distinguished family in the Fildmerk Empire, second only to the imperial family, fell to their political enemies and were wrongfully executed. The last survivor, Emilia, who was the fiancée of the Crown Prince Altos, was no exception. Rather, he used her family’s political enemies to break off their engagement. As her family, relatives, and retainers were executed one after another, Emilia was quietly looking forward to her execution. All in order to take a revenge against this country…
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- alphapolis
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
She Retaliated Because Her Entire Family Was Wrongfully Executed. And Thoroughly at That! Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on She Retaliated Because Her Entire Family Was Wrongfully Executed. And Thoroughly at That!
This title pretty much tells you everything you need to know going in. If you're looking for a nuanced, character-driven epic, you're barking up the wrong tree. But if you're craving a pure, unadulterated revenge fantasy, this might just scratch that itch.
First Impressions
From the get-go, this novel dives headfirst into the carnage. There's minimal setup; the family is wronged, and the retaliation begins swiftly. This immediate gratification is both a blessing and a curse, as it hooks you in quickly but sacrifices depth. The initial chapters definitely set the tone for what's to come: a relentless, gory rampage.
What Works Well
The biggest strength of this story is its commitment to its premise. It's unapologetically brutal, and the author doesn't shy away from graphic descriptions of violence. If you're in the mood to see villains get what's coming to them in the most gruesome way possible, this novel delivers in spades. The straightforward plot, while simple, also means there's no wasted time or unnecessary complications. It's a pure, distilled dose of revenge that some readers might find incredibly satisfying, especially as a palate cleanser after more complex or frustrating stories.
Areas of Concern
However, the lack of depth is also its biggest weakness. The characters are fairly one-dimensional, and the plot is thin. There's not much backstory to explain why the family was targeted, and the motivations of the antagonists often feel exaggerated, making the revenge feel somewhat hollow. While the gore can be cathartic, it can also become repetitive, leading to boredom for some readers. The story essentially boils down to a series of increasingly violent encounters without much in the way of character development or plot twists. The world-building is also quite basic, offering little beyond the immediate setting of the revenge.
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Final Verdict
"She Retaliated Because Her Entire Family Was Wrongfully Executed. And Thoroughly at That!" is a guilty pleasure read. It's not going to win any awards for literary merit, but it delivers on its promise of over-the-top revenge. If you're looking for a brain-off, cathartic experience filled with gore and satisfying comeuppance, you might enjoy this. However, if you need depth, character development, and a compelling plot, you'll likely be disappointed. Ultimately, it's a niche novel that caters to a specific craving for revenge, and whether it works for you will depend on your tolerance for gratuitous violence and your desire for a more substantial story.
