The Abandoned Empress

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So the Abandoned Empress was probably one of the first Korean webtoons I've ever read, and was what probably dragged me down into the manhwa hole that I haven't gotten out of yet.

Story (7/10): Well, I've read sooo many reincarnation stories at this point and TAE is probably one of the better ones and it has a really interesting premise, because (I think) TAE was one of the first manhwa to make the MC the villainess (don't quote me on that- it was one of the first I've read way back before villainess manga started flooding my page) and I love the story. Sometimes ... it gets dragged on a little bit and the story starts to get a little redundant at certain points like the same scenes are happening over and over again, but at those moments my heart just clenches up because I feel so bad for the MC :( Yeah, I think TAE has one of the better villainess reincarnation stories out there.

Art (10/10): There's nothing else to say about the art except for the fact it's brilliant. Absolutely stunning. The artist did an amazing job.

Character (8/10): I love the characters in TAE, and even the seemingly simple characters actually have a different side to them and a complicated past, but the main character Aristia really undergoes amazing character development, from a icy woman to somebody who develops such a bright smile. I love seeing what she does in every chapter, though of course, she is your dense MC.

Enjoyment (9/10): I really enjoyed TAE, and although the chapters are coming out a lot slower now, I'll wait forever. *^*

Summary: Aristia la Monique is sent back into her younger self's body in order to re-face her destiny as an aristocrat fated for the prince. She works to change her own fate in the process.

Overall score: 8/10; This work earns a personal higher score but with a Mixed Feelings recommendation, as there are many elements of this series that don't match up with what one would do themselves if they were in Aristia's shoes. Without spoiling the ending, there are three main love interests with whom Aristia works through her relationships. Two end up left behind, and one prevails. It is likely the original novel's ... intent to show why the other two should be left behind so that the winner can be justified most thoroughly in winning Aristia's heart. However, in the webcomic, there are few reasons presented as to why she wouldn't work out in relationships with the other two (and as romantic relationships, they could have been explored in depth, but are sadly not). As a romance story with a center of Aristia finding her individuality, I find that the romance itself gives very little and the individuality storyline is the way to go here. Her relationship with her father is lovely, and she truly aims to change her fate in any way she can.

TLDR; as a romance story, this is a mixed bag of how much one may enjoy it. As a story of a young girl trying to find herself and defy fate, this is a great story.

Pros:
-Art
-Carsein and the father (the only characters I liked)

The whole premise was for the female lead to be a strong female knight. She tried so hard and after a while, the female lead literally was weak even at the end. People were always getting hurt for her while she couldn't do anything which frustrated me. Also, the male lead was a jerk in their previous life. Yes, he may have changed but he only changed after the female lead wasn't interested in him/was scared of him in the beginning. Also, that "trauma" that she went through in her previous life was severe yet she still ... ended up falling for the ML despite the kindness she received from other love interests.