The Wicked Princess and 12 Eyes – The Strongest Squires and the Legendary Evil Woman, the Second Time in Her Life
By daken, 駄犬
1 volumes
2024
Description
Duchess Selina’s life was supposed to end with a poisoned drink after being jilted by the Crown Prince—or so she thought. Somehow, she’s been thrown back in time to start her life anew. By the way, that whole affair was a false accusation, a terrible misunderstanding. After all, she “merely dropped a potted plant aimed at the saint’s head” and “didn’t actually kill anyone.” Her previous downfall was due to a lack of capable subordinates. Well, this time she’ll adopt orphans with nowhere else to go, raise them to be assassins, and crush everyone who made a fool of her! And so begins Selina’s servant training program. But after grueling training, what emerges is a group of servants and a guard dog that are, in a sense, the strongest of their kind!? “Do we love Lady Selina?” “Lifelong loyalty! With our very lives! Loyalty! Loyalty! Loyalty!” “Selina… what on earth is ‘that’?” “Father, they’re simply steeling themselves in the face of their duties as servants.” (with a straight face) A slightly crazy tale of villainy, misunderstood heroism, and reincarnation, featuring a heroine living her second life with her moral compass completely off-kilter!
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- overlap
- English Publisher
- seven seas
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Light Novel
The Wicked Princess and 12 Eyes – The Strongest Squires and the Legendary Evil Woman, the Second Time in Her Life Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on The Wicked Princess and 12 Eyes – The Strongest Squires and the Legendary Evil Woman, the Second Time in Her Life
This title is a mouthful, but after diving in, I found "The Wicked Princess and 12 Eyes" to be a surprisingly fun read. It's a twist on the typical villainess reincarnation story, and while it has some familiar elements, it definitely carves out its own niche.
First Impressions
Initially, I was drawn in by the promise of a proactive, "evil" female protagonist. I'm always up for stories that subvert expectations, and the premise of a wicked princess getting a second chance to be even more wicked definitely piqued my interest. The cover art is also quite striking, which never hurts!
What Works Well
One of the strongest aspects of this novel is the main character herself. She's not your typical damsel in distress, nor is she a misunderstood saint masquerading as a villain. She's genuinely selfish and demanding, but she's also clever about it, which makes her incredibly entertaining to follow. The misunderstandings that arise between her and her loyal squires are also a major source of comedic gold. It's the kind of humor that had me chuckling throughout. The author has definitely crafted a character that I love to hate, but also root for in her own twisted way.
Areas of Concern
While I enjoyed the story quite a bit, I do feel like there's room for expansion. The world-building, while present, could be fleshed out more. I was left wanting to know more about the lore and history of the world, which could add even more depth to the narrative. However, even in its current state, the story is perfectly enjoyable.
Final Verdict
Overall, I found "The Wicked Princess and 12 Eyes" to be a delightful and engaging read. It's a fun twist on the villainess trope with a proactive and entertaining protagonist. While there's room for more world-building, the humor and character interactions make it a worthwhile read. If you're looking for a lighthearted fantasy story with a wicked female lead, this might be right up your alley.
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