The Villainness Has Entered The Doting Route

“Hi~yaaaaaaah!” I shrieked as I finally remembered. This world is the world of an otome game that I used to play in my previous life. I was an unmarried woman in my previous life, and I remember fantasizing about living a mote-mote life if I were to be reincarnated. I don’t know if that’s why, because in this life, I’m an amazing beauty with purple hair and crimson eyes! Plus, I’m the daughter of a Marquis! Oh cheeks, did my wish come true? Wait, it can’t be! Speaking of the daughter of the Marquis, Luciana, isn’t she the villainess who was convicted for bullying the heroine?! I’m done for. I’m doomed… Am I only 16? There’s still a year to go before my conviction. Alright, for the meantime, let me reconfigure my life and avoid that deadly event. So, avoid the Sovereign Crown Prince, avoid the Duke’s heir, avoid the Prince of a neighboring country, avoid all handsome guys! But wait, why does everyone keep dropping by? On top of that, I was only supposed to use lousy fire magic, but I can use wind magic that defies the laws of the world? Eh, I’m the legendary being mentioned in the Book of Beginnings?

Original Publisher

syosetu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on The Villainness Has Entered The Doting Route "The Villainness Has Entered The Doting Route" promised a fresh take on the well-trodden villainess trope, and after diving in, my experience has been mixed. It's a story with definite potential, but also some stumbling blocks that held me back from fully enjoying it. ### First Impressions The initial premise is familiar: reincarnation into an otome game as the villainess, determined to avoid a bad ending. However, I quickly found myself wondering if this novel would offer something truly unique. While the early chapters establish the setting and the protagonist's goals, I was left wanting more in terms of originality. ### What Works Well Despite my reservations, the world-building intrigued me. The author seems to be taking their time to flesh out the intricacies of the world, and I appreciate that the story is more plot-driven than romance-focused, at least for now. The characters, aside from the protagonist, are also interesting. I'm genuinely curious about their backstories and motivations. The relationship between the MC and her brother is also a highlight, adding a heartwarming dynamic to the story. There's a certain charm in seeing their sibling bond develop amidst the magical and aristocratic setting. ### Areas of Concern My biggest issue is with the protagonist herself. I struggled to connect with her due to her inconsistencies. She declares her intention to avoid the capture targets, yet constantly finds herself embroiled in their affairs. This contradiction made it hard for me to root for her. Her reactions to the male leads sometimes felt exaggerated and unrealistic, making it difficult to believe in her supposed past life as a working woman. The pacing can also be slow at times, with excessive internal monologues that stall the story's progress. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning There is a spoiler regarding the truth about the MC's younger brother. ### Final Verdict "The Villainness Has Entered The Doting Route" has the potential to be a great story, but it's not quite there yet. The world-building and intriguing side characters are definite strengths, but the inconsistent protagonist and slow pacing hold it back. If you enjoy plot-heavy fantasy with a slow-burn romance and are willing to overlook some flaws, this might be worth a try. Otherwise, proceed with caution.