I Was Forced by the Saintess to Marry the Ugly God

~ The Kami-sama that everyone mocked was, in fact, the Supreme God with peerless beauty ~ “I’m sorry, Eleanor. This doesn’t mean I have any ill will against you.” My childhood friend — the Saintess Amalda, forced me to marry the so-called “Incompetent God”, who was a very ugly Kami-sama. And yet, Amalda herself agreed anew to marry the Supreme God, and was full of happiness. On the other hand, my previous engagement got broken, and I was driven out to the corner of the shrine; I was in a difficult position as I had to accompany the ugly, incompetent god while living inconspicuously. … That’s how it was supposed to be, but this deity was not “incompetent” at all? Besides, I don’t know why, but the other deities seemed to revere this Kami-sama, though…?

Original Publisher

kakuyomu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on I Was Forced by the Saintess to Marry the Ugly God ### First Impressions "I Was Forced by the Saintess to Marry the Ugly God" certainly has a title that grabs your attention! Diving in, I was intrigued by the premise of a "forced" marriage and an "ugly god." I was prepared for a unique blend of fantasy and romance, with a touch of the supernatural. However, my initial excitement was tempered by mixed reactions from other readers, leaving me uncertain what to expect. ### What Works Well I can definitely see the appeal of the main characters. The idea of a headstrong female lead paired with a kind, shy male lead is refreshing. There's a lot to love about a story where the characters grow and develop, learning from each other and overcoming obstacles together. The interactions between the Eleanor and Kami-sama are cute and is the best part of the story. Also I like the uniqueness of the fact that the deities interact with people and the saint system. The potential for fluffy and heartwarming moments is definitely present. ### Areas of Concern My biggest concern lies with the pacing and plot development. I've noticed a few readers felt that the story drags on. Some found the plot progression to be painfully slow. There's also the issue of world-building. I think the world building is really different from other stories with gods and stuff. In this world, there are multiple deities and saintess. There are royalties and aristocrat too so this is the historical era. The story could benefit from more attention to detail, providing a richer context for the events unfolding. Also antagonist GTB is literally brain dead. Her chapters are the worst to read because her thoughts are completely honest. She doesn't have bad thoughts, she literally believes that they're friends. ### Final Verdict "I Was Forced by the Saintess to Marry the Ugly God" shows promise with its unique premise and engaging main characters. However, potential readers should be aware of the pacing issues and the need for deeper world-building. If you're looking for a light, fluffy read with adorable characters, this might be worth a try, but be prepared for a potentially slow burn. For me, it's not interesting enough that I would read it. That’s all.