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I have never read such an anxiety inducing plot, yet I loved it so much!
I definitely wouldn't recommend it to everyone, but if you have read work like "Trapped" and enjoyed it, this should definitely be your next read. However, there are quite a few sensitive themes for those who don't read much psychological genre.

Story: 9
It does take a few chapters to really get into it as it does contain a lot of bullying and starts quite slow. However, this dragged out opening also helps us empathise with the FL later on, making the latter portion and her motivation so much more effective. I do ... think the story drags a little bit in the later chapters as their never seems to be an end to certain plot threads, but when the plot threads do close, they so in such a satisfying way.

Characters: 10
There are a lot of red flag men in manhwa such as this, but that's okay because we like the colour red...
This is the first time I have truly feared for a FL and have actually been scared of the ML. I respect this as too often authors gloss over this trope as 'misunderstood so we can forgive him so easily for everything', or something along those lines. This story doesn't shy away from it's characters. This manhwa really goes deep with the toxic relationship themes, exploring physical abuse, manipulation, jealousy, separation anxiety, and much more. Many people struggle with softer forms of these in real life so it makes the characters seem so much more human. The other characters are really interesting too, all fleshed out with their own strong personalities and motivations. Like real people they can be quite unpredictable with their own strengths and weaknesses, making this manhwa so much more real.
I think that the characters, depth also depend upon the FL and how much she opens herself up to other characters, as we are reading this story mostly through her eyes. Reading until the end really pays off.

Art: 8
The art style get better and better throughout, keeping things interesting with various angles of a subject and colours appropriate to the themes and mood of a particular chapter. Some proportions are off, but its nothing too major or noticeable.

Overall: 9

If you want a cute cozy read that's about found family, then this is a really good read. Its not for everyone, but between overwhelming and anxiety inducing plots, sometimes its nice to read something a bit more easy going. This is one such read.

Story: 6
Some people may think the pacing is quite slow, but it does give more of an opportunity for characters to grow at a pace that doesn't feel rushed which I love. There are lots of different plot threads around multiple characters that do get explored, but this sort of story knows it wants to focus on the characters and their ... relationships rather than a really advanced, heavy plot, and I think it works well. I like as well that Mabel (FL) starts with imposter syndrome in her own family due to her experiences in her previous life instead of being glossed over as a backstory for the sake of having a backstory.

Art: 6
The art suits this type of story, with cute colourful vibes throughout.

Characters: 7
I find these characters to be quite memorable. Even after long chunks of time without reading, I still remember their characteristics and their motivations. Even with the upbeat vibes, there are still some emotional backstories that make you really care about the characters. Its not perfect, but the characters are better written than a lot of other shallow characters I've seen in other stories like this. The characters are given enough space to grow and develop in this story and its lovely to see, particularly as this story is set over numerous years. I also love the father and daughter relationship in this. Its so memorable and I love how they grow as people to overcome their painful past.

Overall: 7