Travel Through Time and Become His Stupid Ex-wife

My Thoughts on Travel Through Time and Become His Stupid Ex-wife

"Travel Through Time and Become His Stupid Ex-wife" is a completed web novel that I decided to read for a fluffy, time-travel romance. It certainly delivered on some fronts, but also had some issues that kept me from fully enjoying the story.

First Impressions

The premise is intriguing: a modern woman transmigrates into the body of a novel character, specifically the ex-wife of the male lead. This setup had the potential for some great comedic moments and a fresh take on the typical transmigration trope. I was hoping for a story about a woman finding her own way and maybe, just maybe, falling in love again.

What Works Well

The novel shines in its lightheartedness. The romance, once it gets going, is quite sweet. The female lead is strong and doesn't easily fall for the male lead's initial attempts to win her back. I appreciated that the author explored the inner feelings of the characters, especially the female lead's weariness from the first timeline. The story moves along at a good pace, and I found it easy to understand, even with the translation. There are moments of levity and the villains are not overly dramatic.

Areas of Concern

My biggest issue, and one echoed by many readers, is the male lead's easy forgiveness. He wronged the original owner of the body in the first timeline, and his apology feels rushed and insufficient. I wanted to see more groveling and genuine regret before the female lead started to fall for him. The initial setup is also somewhat problematic, involving forced marriage and questionable actions by the male lead's grandfather. While these are eventually addressed, they left a slightly sour taste.

Final Verdict

Overall, "Travel Through Time and Become His Stupid Ex-wife" is a decent read if you're looking for something light and fluffy. It has its flaws, particularly in the male lead's redemption arc and the initial plot setup. I give it a 3 out of 5 stars. While I enjoyed certain aspects, the rushed forgiveness and some underdeveloped plot points prevented me from fully investing in the story.