The Poison-Loving Young Lady Wants to Get Married
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By syuu, 守雨
37 chapters
2021
Description
One spring day, with her wedding just two weeks away, Ellen stumbles upon a scene where her fiancé and another young lady are exchanging words of love. Her fiancé is in love with that young lady, and he plans to build a love nest for her and their unborn child with Ellen’s family money. “I will absolutely avoid marrying him,” Ellen burns with anger. Ellen is the successor to a pharmacist, a role passed down from mother to daughter over many generations. Ellen, who finds fulfillment in making medicine, aims to meet the condition of being a pharmacist’s successor, which is “to marry a man she can trust from the bottom of her heart and have children,” but it proves to be more difficult than she thought. Ellen, who is of high status, beautiful, and from a very wealthy family, struggles to find a partner she can truly trust. This is a story about her pursuit of a marriage filled with love.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- syosetu
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
The Poison-Loving Young Lady Wants to Get Married Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on The Poison-Loving Young Lady Wants to Get Married
"The Poison-Loving Young Lady Wants to Get Married" certainly had a unique title that piqued my interest. The premise of a female lead with a penchant for poisons navigating romance in a European-inspired setting seemed like a recipe for something intriguing. However, after diving in, I found myself somewhat underwhelmed.
First Impressions
The initial setup had potential. We're introduced to a young lady with a medical inclination, which is always a plus in my book. The promise of a broken engagement and a potential love interest who falls first set the stage for some classic shoujo drama. I was particularly interested in how her knowledge of poisons would play into the plot.
What Works Well
The master-servant relationship dynamic did have some charm. I appreciated the hints of a larger world with potential antagonists like the mysterious "Cain" and the vengeful "Melanie." The author clearly laid down several plot threads that could have led to interesting developments. The female lead's ingenuity, especially in extricating herself from the problematic engagement, was also a highlight.
Areas of Concern
My biggest issue lies with the pacing and lack of emotional depth. While several intriguing plot points are introduced, they don't seem to go anywhere substantial. The romantic development felt rushed and lacked genuine connection. I didn't get a strong sense of the characters' feelings or motivations, which made it difficult to invest in their relationship. The story felt emotionally flat, and the heroine's personality seemed inconsistent at times. I was also hoping for more exciting uses of her poison expertise; topical skin cream, while practical, didn't quite deliver the thrilling element I was expecting.
Final Verdict
"The Poison-Loving Young Lady Wants to Get Married" had the foundation for an engaging story, but it ultimately fell short of its potential. While it offers a unique premise and hints of intriguing plotlines, the lack of emotional depth and slow pacing make it a somewhat unsatisfying read. It's not terrible, but it's also not particularly memorable.
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