The Former Kingdom-toppling Beauty and the Flag-crusher Crown Prince Novel Review
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By rumi rumiko, 瑠美るみ子
33 chapters
2020
Description
Azalea, the Duke’s daughter, had the misfortune of remembering her previous life. It was a pathetic and tragic life where she was executed for throwing the country into chaos by seducing the emperor of the time. In her final moments before being executed, as she was falsely accused of evil acts and with her family and everyone close to her having already been killed, she decided that if she had another chance, she would never be involved with people in powerful positions ever again. But by some cruel twist of fate, Azalea somehow ended up as the fiancée of Crown Prince Lotus. In her previous life, everything was caused by her beautiful appearance, but that wasn’t even the case anymore! “I’m sure that someone who is more suitable for His Highness than my pitiful self will come along, so I’ll just gracefully retreat when that time comes,” is what Azalea thought, hoping to live a long and peaceful life this time. But she never expected… “Your Highness! Stop casually getting along with the Emperor of the enemy country! Their Majesties’ hearts are about to stop!?” “Your Highness! Please stop using the Demon Lord as a training dummy! Look! The Hero is crying!” “Your Highness! You can’t just go to the Land of the Spirits because you’re curious! Everyone is worried about you! Come home quickly… You don’t know how to get home? That’s… *just perfect*! I’ll try to come pick you up as soon as I can! Just please wait quietly and *don’t do anything*!” The only one who can handle the high-spec Prince Lotus is the equally high-spec Azalea. This is the story of how Azalea, the depressive first-class flag architect, and the oblivious flag-crushing Prince Lotus came together.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- alphapolis
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
The Former Kingdom-toppling Beauty and the Flag-crusher Crown Prince Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on The Former Kingdom-toppling Beauty and the Flag-crusher Crown Prince
"The Former Kingdom-toppling Beauty and the Flag-crusher Crown Prince" – what a mouthful! I dove into this novel with a healthy dose of curiosity, intrigued by the premise of a reincarnated beauty and a…flag-crushing prince? It certainly sounded like a recipe for some chaotic fun.
First Impressions
My initial impression was a little mixed, I'll admit. The beginning throws you right into the thick of things, with plenty of "Your Highness" this and "Your Highness" that flying around. At first, I thought everyone was fawning over the main character, praising her excellence. But it quickly became clear that those praises were directed at the prince, and the MC's role was more of a voice of reason – the only one brave enough to call him out when he inevitably went off the rails.
What Works Well
I really enjoyed the humor woven throughout the story. The quirky characters definitely add to the comedic element, and the prince's antics are often laugh-out-loud funny. The female protagonist is also pretty engaging. I appreciate that she isn't portrayed as perfect; her average appearance and moments of self-doubt make her feel relatable.
The fantasy elements are also well-integrated. The magic system is interesting, and the inclusion of dragons adds a nice touch of classic fantasy. The hints of adventure kept me engaged, and I'm eager to see where the story takes the characters as they navigate their world.
Areas of Concern
I found that the initial chapters could be a bit confusing. It took me a little while to fully grasp the dynamic between the characters and the political landscape. A bit more clarity in the beginning could help readers get invested faster.
Final Verdict
Overall, "The Former Kingdom-toppling Beauty and the Flag-crusher Crown Prince" is an enjoyable read with a lot of potential. If you're looking for a lighthearted fantasy with plenty of humor, a dash of romance, and a strong female lead, this might be right up your alley. I'm giving it a solid 4 out of 5 stars and will definitely be following along to see where the story goes.
