I Reincarnated as Evil Alice so the Only Thing I'm Courting is Death~(Akuyaku Alice ni Tensei Shita node, Koi mo Shigoto mo Houki Shimasu!) Written by Chii Kurusu Art by: Minato Yaguchi Translated by: Emma Schumacker
While carrying out her secret executioner duties Alice bumps her head and realized she is reincarnated into her favorite otome game which won the Deadliest Game of the Year award. Together with the bad boy butler, Jack; sinful man, Leeds; the Tweedle twins and walking death flag, Earl Knightley. Disclaimer: A digital review copy of this book was provided by the publisher.
She knows the ins and outs of the story but the routes are not moving forward just like it goes in the game. I felt lost at first too with the story and was wandering aimlessly with Alice. And when she decided her purpose, I was not convinced. It is fast-paced it's just that the premise was different in how the story played out.
But those who are patient are rewarded. There is a twist which is a significant otome element. But I had a hard time connecting with the lead guy. Maybe if it was a different medium...say anime? ( Please don't hate me every time I say this on light novels.) Maybe I might be bowled over? But I would most certainly love to see the frivolous and period wardrobe and oh yeah the death flags. I'm desperate to love this story because well I'm biased with anything Lewis Caroll classic and thank God I finally felt the chemistry of the two leads as it near its end.
They are into her but nothing full-blown. Think Phantom in the Twilight or Code Realize. I think my favorite characters are the twins. And maybe Jack. I find the twins so cute and funny and I swear I can hear them talking after another or in unison. And their good ending with Alice in the game just tickled me pink. I like it when Alice goes to otome fangirl mode. She spews fandom or route nicknames for each boy. Sometimes we can't distinguish if it's her talking or Alice the game character but I wouldn't mind using that as an excuse for her reaction to Madeline's past. It just didn't sit well with me.
The death flags seem uneventful at times but there were dark elements alright especially their backstories. The backstories, the conflict, and the resolution did not feel rushed or forced. The elements came together in perfect harmony. And that's including the last-minute 360-turn of my feelings for the lead guy. Who knew that would even be possible?
The rich, descriptive words and the writing takes me to Victorian London. Overall, I love the prose and the gothic elements. It's not perfect but it perfectly captures the sense of navigating uncharted waters just like how Alice is when she fells into Wonderland. There's a Sleeping Beauty element within the Alice story too. The book didn't leave much to your imagination what to expect for Volume 2 but I'm onboard for it. Let me know your thoughts on the book.
It's so amazing how much this reincarnated evil/villainess in an otome game became a trope. I mean a very hyper-specific niche at that. This is my third reincarnation inside an otome game after My Next Life as A Villainess anime and Past Life Countess, Present-Life Otome Game NPC?! light novel. For a girl who got suck into an otome game, the only drama I watched so far is Lascivious Lady Season 1 and 2. I finished two more light novels (hint: those getting animated). Hopefully, I can post the two reviews next month. What reverse harem light novels do you want me to read and review?
P.S. If in case you missed it, Reverse Harem Anime 2021 video is now out.
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