Ragweed Princess of the Livitium Imperial Kingdom

In the Frontier County of Aulanthia of the Livitium Imperial Kingdom, there lives Princess Syltianna who is……so ugly, both in her face and in her personality. One day, Princess Syltianna, widely known with the name the Ragweed Princess of the Livitium Imperial Kingdom, is evicted by the First Queen Consort and killed in a dark forest inhabited by demon beasts. She is then saved by a passing witch, and upon her revival, she regains her memory of her previous life as a high school boy on Earth, and decides to live in the forest as the witch’s apprentice. “Nobles and whatnot are just a pain in the back, I’d rather live as a commoner,” she says, deciding to wash her hands off of it. Moreover, she goes the whole way to diet in between her devout training as a witch. She is supposed to live a quiet life, but after overachieving so many things, she brings her own downfall. She thinks to herself “Huh? What about my plan to live a life secretly like a weed in a forest?” This is largely a heartwarming fantasy story. The characters are modeled after the familiar fairytale format, with princes, witches, and evil queens, but our MC is just too strong to be dealt with by any ordinary means.

Original Publisher

shinkigensha

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Ragweed Princess of the Livitium Imperial Kingdom I went into "Ragweed Princess of the Livitium Imperial Kingdom" with a healthy dose of curiosity, given its blend of adventure, fantasy, and gender-bending elements. The premise of a reincarnated wuxia protagonist finding themselves in a noble's daughter's body definitely piqued my interest. However, my experience ended up being a mixed bag. ### First Impressions Initially, I was intrigued by the setup. The MC's past life as a cultivation expert and their subsequent reincarnation into a world of magic held promise. The whole "fat to fit" transformation also seemed like a potentially interesting character arc. I was ready to dive into a unique isekai story. ### What Works Well Some aspects of the story held my attention. The world-building, while not always capitalized upon, had moments of intrigue. I appreciated the hints of a fairytale-esque narrative, and when the plot was well-executed, it was enjoyable. The author does a decent job of establishing the world. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, several issues cropped up that significantly impacted my enjoyment. I found the MC's personality frustrating at times – that combination of dense, humble, and clueless felt overdone. The constant imposter syndrome and the mentor's relentless negativity toward the MC's appearance became grating. The plot also seemed to suffer from disjointed storytelling, with jarring jumps into future scenes without adequate explanation. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Several plot points that emerged later on raised serious concerns for me. The revelation that the MC's gender identity was merely a result of fragmented memories, and the subsequent ease with which they embraced a relationship with the prince, felt like a disservice to the gender bender tag. Additionally, the sudden and seemingly out-of-character villainous turn of a previously beloved character was a major letdown. The handling of slavery in the story, especially the MC's inaction despite their overwhelming power, was also deeply troubling. ### Final Verdict Ultimately, "Ragweed Princess of the Livitium Imperial Kingdom" has potential, but it's bogged down by several flaws. The disjointed storytelling, frustrating character traits, and problematic plot developments made it difficult for me to fully invest in the story. While some readers might find enjoyment in the fairytale-like elements and decent world-building, I believe the areas of concern outweigh the positives. For me, it's a 3/5.