Time Travel: Princess, You Are So Sweet

It isn’t difficult to face a situation like a sudden-pass-to-another-world because it has been a stereotype start for a fantastic journey. But waking up as the top girl at a brothel and finding herself trapped in the body of the General’s daughter in another world is freaking unacceptable! Let alone there is an engagement with a playboy prince granted by the emperor waiting for her. What is it? A revenge? Or… Let’s see how two haters fall for each other? “I like you it’s my business,” said the prince.

Original Publisher

anysoft

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on *Time Travel: Princess, You Are So Sweet* This novel is quite the rollercoaster. Going in, I was expecting a sweet romance with some time travel elements. What I got was a hefty dose of angst, a morally questionable male lead, and a female protagonist who deserves a medal. ### First Impressions The initial chapters definitely threw me for a loop. The premise is fairly straightforward: a modern woman transmigrates into the body of a princess ordered to marry a prince, Ming Haoxuan, who is anything but charming. Instead, he's portrayed as cruel and uses the marriage for revenge. It's a jarring start, and definitely not the fluffy read I anticipated. ### What Works Well Despite the heavy themes, the female lead is a major draw. Her strength and resilience in the face of adversity are admirable. I found myself rooting for her, even when the plot veered into some pretty dark territory. The humor, when it appears, is also well-placed, offering moments of levity amidst the drama. I also appreciated the short chapter length, making it easy to digest even when the content was intense. The second arc, set in modern times, offers a fresh start and a change of pace, and some readers found it more enjoyable than the ancient China setting. ### Areas of Concern Okay, let's address the elephant in the room: the male lead. He's not your typical "misunderstood" bad boy. His actions are genuinely awful, bordering on abusive. While some readers might be drawn to the potential redemption arc, I personally struggled to find any redeeming qualities in him for a significant portion of the story. This novel also delves into mature themes, including r*pe and netorare, which may be triggering for some readers. The dog blood and angst also might not be as satisfactory as some readers would like. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Several readers mentioned specific instances of the ML's behavior, including marrying the MC solely for revenge, marrying a concubine on their wedding day, and instances of emotional, verbal, mental, physical, and sexual abuse. There are also mentions of the MC fleeing, being injured, and being rescued by another character. The second arc involves the MC retaining memories of her past life while others don't. ### Final Verdict *Time Travel: Princess, You Are So Sweet* is a complex and often disturbing read. While the strong female lead and moments of humor kept me engaged, the problematic male lead and heavy themes make it difficult to wholeheartedly recommend. If you're looking for a light and fluffy romance, steer clear. However, if you're willing to delve into a dark and angsty story with a resilient protagonist, this might be worth a try, but proceed with caution.