The Remarried Empress

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Why are the reviews for this so bad? The story starts from an affair but it progresses well. Its true to the novel.

The empress stands tall and firm making rational decisions compared to her cheating husband (yes cheating since he brought in a concubine without his empress' permission so therefore, an affair. It should be a mutual agreement on both parties since she is his spouse).

She eventually meets Heinrey who actually genuinely sees her for who she is, a strong woman whose smart, beautiful, rational, a good ruler, and would make a good loyal lover (compared to her trash husband)

Sovieshu is just a narcistic man ... with too much pride which actually leads to the deterioration of his relationship with Navier. Im sure everyone will hate him so Im not even going to spend time talking about him. Just know hes trash and nothing redeems him.

The story is frustrating but great! Its literally one of the best historical royal stories out there

Story:
I just can't put my finger on what the author wants. This whole story is just so frustrating that I'm wondering whether it'll be the start of a theme for masochists exclusively. In the pro-prologue you see the protagonist striving but then you get like around 90 ch of her suffering??? The author can't write anything else besides that for 90 chapters. And it's not even a dark psychological story! It's bright, bright but depressing. It doesn't make sense. (edit: I can't possibly consider this angst since there's nothing to choose between. There's only aimless suffering).

And the reasons for the protagonist's suffering are so weak ... in the sense that the author tries too hard to force suffering on her. First, she can't communicate. Our empress who excels in all areas can't communicate with her husband to tell him what he's doing wrong and just expect him to know it himself (which he should, but if he doesn't at least try and explain. You have to put up with him for the rest of your life (she didn't know she would remarry then)).

Now I get that communication isn't always easy so I'll let that slide. But why in the world is the husband, a whole ass emperor, so stupid as not the know that it's obvious that his wife won't like the concubine??? And he expects his wife to organise everything for his concubine????? Let's just suppose his concubine is a sweetheart (which is also what he thinks), it's still perfectly logical that his wife will still dislike her right? His stupidity as a normal man doesn't make sense, let alone as the emperor. Where's his education?

Now the only logical character is the goddamn concubine Trastha. Despite f*cking hating her, I'd rather read the story from her perspective cause that girl is smart. Just imagine what it's like for one of the most hateable characters to be the most realistic and understandable.

Art:
The art is sooooo stunning. The protagonist is so pretty, It definitely helped the story. Too bad the story didn't help the art.

I think this is a very good manhwa. It really gets frustrating at times because of the antagonist (she's very unlikeable), but it'll just make the eventual revenge much much sweeter. Also, even though the title is "Remarried Empress", I was surprised as to how long it took before she actually got remarried.

The characters are alright. The fl is level-headed and mature, which really sets the tone of the plot. The empress really acts like one, putting the responsibilities she has from her position before her own feelings. The male lead is also really sweet and dreamy. My problem with the characters is that they ... do not seem to have any backstory or depth to them - it's as if the male lead was just made for plot convenience and being hot. Because of this, some events of the manhwa may feel somewhat forced, like they are happening just for the sake of moving the plot forward. Moreover, I don't really feel much chemistry between the two leads (so far).

The art is really well done! The colors are vibrant and the characters look unique and recognizable from first glance. Even their outfits were drawn very well.

Overall, I rate this a 9. This is certainly one of the good nobility stories out there, and it's unique for its more serious and mature tones.

no, don't get me wrong for putting a 4 in this manhwa - it's good, but.. there's a lot of 'but'. to be fair, there's a lot of loop in this story.. like you feel so suffocating that it always the same feeling from before because this bitj rashta and that bastard sovieshu is so annoying, like to the point I would always put my middle finger up when you see this character, like their topic of debate is super duper bullshit, they always put the blame on our female lead yoo - and from chapter one till around ch 80 - you will just ... wait for the moment of divorce scene and then our queen will get remarried..

oh ya, if you feel I throw a lot of spoiler in my review, noo.. this is what it is. the synopsis and the story development is narrow, but it's ok because this manhwa will bring you into the female lead perspective a lot

yea... so what I mean is.. this got a good story if you like a mistress and wife conflict or affair storytelling. like, it's fair..

but anyway, if you don't like some topic that keeps going around again and again - just don't read it - because It gotta make you underestimate this art.. and I think this manhwa is good to read when you read it once a week - not binge - you will get a high blood pressure. umm, yeah..

anyway.. for me, it's a good 4 - but.. yeah..it just. ugh, nevermind

I think this isn't a popular opinion, but I can't enjoy this story at all. I also don't think Rashta is as bad as people say she is. If anything the Empress, if this was real life, would be the villain.

I started thinking this way when Rashta's origins were revealed and the characters reactions were appalling to say the least. No one was shocked or disgusted by the fact that slavery existed in their kingdom, not even the Empress our heroine, but instead saw it as an embarrassment for Rashta. How is her being a slave embarrassing, but not embarrassing for the Emperor or the ... Empress that they allowed slavery in their kingdom. How quickly people turned Rashta's suffering into an insult was disgusting. How can I root for the Empress if her people are so awful. And if I'm to believe that the Empress doesn't see a problem with people owning slaves, as she's is pretty nonchalant about it, then I can't see her as a good person. And I can't blame Rashta for wanting to get out of that bad situation, even if it makes her a mistress.

The Empress even remarks and belittles Rashta for her lack of knowledge, which she knows is because Rashta was born a slave. That's extremely classist and elitist of her. In this era of 'tax the rich' I'm really surprised at this webtoon's popularity.

People may argue it's for realism that the Empress acts this way, but people turn into the birds in this webtoon. So magic is allowed to exist, but our Empress has to have old-fashioned classist views. Great thanks, I hate it here.

It's a very different story than we are used to reading. The characters are very well written, the story makes sense and I surely like it overall. But the pacing is very, very slow. I agree that it makes every development more satisfying when they actually happen, but they are still very very slowly moving. I thought the pace would fasten when she actually remarried (is it a spoiler when it's in the title?) but it didn't.
It's good, but could be better. I suggest that anyone interested wait till more chapters are released, maybe till the 300th and read it all at once. It's ... worth binge-reading, but I don't know if it's worth to read only a slow development each week.

I don't understand why there are so many bad reviews on this manhwa. But I'll just leave my positive review here.

-STORY-
So far as the season 1 of the manhwa has finished, I'm really satisfied with this story. The empress, Navier has been through so much of pains and challenges during the first season. And the ending of the first Season give the readers satisfaction and relieved. As you reading the manhwa you going to feel so much frustration and haterade toward Rashta, the antagonist of the story which mean that the antagonist really able to serve her role as the antagonist dispite us knowing the ... unfortunate back story of her. Dispite all the frustration, reader will always be motivated to continue reading the manhwa because we are excited for the promissed happy ending of the show (The divorce arc)

-Art-
The stunning beautiful artstlye just going to capture your interest rigth away while scrolling down webtoon. The characters are beautiful. Details on clothing that has meanings behind it like clothes for specific occasions and situations.

-Overal-
A really enjoyable and thrilling story to read. I'm really looking forward for the second season and so on. (REVIEW AS FOR NOVEMBER 2021)

At Chapter 85. Waiting for 2nd season.

Story: (9/10)
I'm surprised that people rated this too low when in fact, this is one of the most unique and thrilling historical manwha's I've ever read. The plot may seem typical as you can see in the summary, but the process of how the story goes keeps the readers on edge that every chapter ends with an intriguing cliffhanger. The character dynamics are impressive as well as each of them bring a distinct role to the story. I also have to give a hand to the scriptwriters for their brilliant minds on interpreting the story clearly as well as ... the cleverly written conversations of savagery and backlash among the characters.

Art: (9/10)
The art is absolutely stunning! If you've read a lot of webtoons/manwhas, you'd notice that some drawings have peculiar art styles wherein some faces look a bit deformed. But this manwha, on the hand, has beautiful aesthetics and attractively drawn characters. The colors also complements well in captivating life to the visuals.

Characters: (10/10)
Let me just say how I love the characteristics and personalities of the cast. Each of them bring a significant role to the story whether they are a main character or a side.

Unlike most female protagonists whom are usually the damsels in distress, this lead character is a fcking savage. She is literally a strong and independent queen who can either selflessly treat you with respect or roast you from existence. She's smart, classy and doesn't tolerate shit once her kindness gets abused. I She's the female lead that I've been longing for whenever I start an anime or manwha. The male lead, on the other hand, is an utter sweetheart. He may appear to be the typical badboy prince at first glance, but it turns out he's an actual cinnamon roll who has a pure and loving heart. He's a wholesome character that manages to soften the stoic personality of the queen. They balance each other out so well that you can't help but feel giddy upon their exchange of interactions.

Naturally, you'd find the rest of the characters as despicably annoying. And as much as how I want them to be dragged under the depths of hell, I can't deny the fact that they fight so cleverly. They tend to be more passive yet strategic. It's not the typical route that most antagonists we've come to expect.


Enjoyment: (10/10)
Despite my distaste for historical genres, this one has definitely won me over. It's one of the manwhas that I never expected to love (and binged). Honestly, the only reason why I gave this a shot was because I heard rumors that this manwha will be adapted in a Korean tv drama, featuring one of my fave actors, Ji Chang Wook (like I said, it's still a rumor).

Still, I can say that this story isn't everyone's cup of tea. Judging by most people giving this a low rating, it's mostly due to the rage of the readers who dislike the rollercoaster loop of drama (what's the point of having a long running-time story when there ain't no conflict right?). Nonetheless, I really hope it'll be confirmed soon because it'd be such a waste that such a brilliant and thrilling story remains hidden from the non-webtoon world.


Overall: (9/10)
The manwha isn't finished yet since it's still preparing chapters for season 2 (chap. 85 and above). I might update my review once the story ends, but for now I'm giving this a "9" since I'm enjoying the story so far. Hoping for a savagery revenge from the queen soon!

Honestly, this is the webtoon that got me hooked on webtoons. I personally find myself to be a pretty picky reader when it comes to scores but I have no hesitance giving this story a 10/10. I've read the webnovel farther than where the webcomic currently is and I love where the story goes.

You have magic, political intrigue, villains you love to hate, a level headed and smart female lead, and a knight (prince) in shining armor. There's just something about watching the destruction of a marriage and seeing that you can still find meaning beyond that relationship. I don't think that's too much of ... a spoiler since that's literally how the story opens - even though it takes a loooong time to get back to that point. The thing I love most about this story is my absolute hatred of the villains. It's SO easy to hate them. They're just straight up awful. But you really have to stick with it until the end. This is one of those stories where the journey is more important than the destination. Seeing the struggle and what Navier chooses to do and how she chooses to live her life - she's an icon of perseverance and dignity in the middle of an absolute dumpster fire.

To me "The Remarried Empress" represents the pinnacle of what comics should aspire to be - entertaining, encouraging, and self-revealing. I think any woman can find something to relate to in Navier's predicament. And I think it's really encouraging to see her not give up and still find a path for herself in all that mess. She's smart and she gets stuff done. And that's why you should read it.

Also the art is outstanding of course. If you have the chance, read the webnovel too. It's great.

Overall for the the the storyline is 💯and the art too. I just hate his ex-husband role for being a jerk. Well, he has no right to get jealous and control Queen for loving another man when he's being a 💩head towards her. the audacity of him to bring another woman who has a low standard (not being a slave) but being greedy. I quite enjoyed it and I'm not trying to stereotype but what if Navier is not infertile at all😭, How I wish she would end up with Heinrey.They deserve each other. I felt sorry for Rashta for not being contented with what ... she had. She can have the throne but not all the man's heart lol. Cheers for Heinly though🤍

Plot summary: Empress Navier, who has reigned alongside Emperor Sovieshu for years, must navigate her husband's concubine Rashta in her ascent of power and also her growing interest in the neighboring kingdom's monarch, Heinrey.

Overall score: 8/10; This story is an interesting take on what would normally be a success story for a young pauper girl (Rashta) in facing nobility that scorns peasantry rising to the throne. Since it is told from Navier's perspective, we see a different side to this success story: that there was a person with feelings who might have felt replaced by someone less prepared for leadership of a kingdom. If this ... were Rashta's story, Navier certainly looks like a villainess. Since this is Navier's story, we see Rashta's 'infiltration' through Navier's sadness and acceptance of her lack of true power with regards to the situation. On a more personal note, it seems sometimes as if Navier is too cold toward those around her and could definitely afford more patience with Rashta as to play a smarter hand against those questioning her cold demeanor. The story itself quite slowly builds toward her forging her own way through the situation, but in the end, her and Heinrey's relationship is cute and genuine, bringing some humanity into Navier's dull characterization.

TLDR; recommended for cute relationship building between Navier and Heinrey, and overall a good revenge story that bears deserved consequence to the antagonists.

THIS SHIT IS SO GOOD

yeah its a bit slow but its like a fire soufflé you see it takes time to rise up you cant rush the process

Is the story unique? If it was predictable, did you enjoy it anyway because you like this genre/set-up?
is it unique hell fucking yes it is the most badass fucking first panel like come the fuck on babes it DRAWS u in watching it feels like watching ur worst enemy get into a car crash its so satisfying u just cant look away

Do you think the art style is fitting for the story?
yes

Were the characters well-rounded? Did they ... have flaws and strengths, or were they unusually strong/smart/stupid?
characters are pretty bazic but if u like tropes youll devour this

Did the characters react to situations and events in a realistic way?
yes and no one way to find out is to read it babes

Do you think others will enjoy/dislike this series, even if you didn't? Why?
if u love to hate you will love this. i gotta say the fanbase is pretty toxic tho

Look, usually I don't really write reviews (cause I'm lazy) but I really wanted to give a hand to this series. I was kind of confused as well as to why it's got so many bad reviews. Before reading this, I found the historical/royal genre tiring because the female lead almost always ends up becoming the damsel in distress, but the Remarried Empress stood out a lot to me. Empress Navier really does fit her role as a strong and dedicated leader, and she doesn't take crap from anyone, not even her cheating husband or his bratty mistress.

The main antagonist, Trashta, is super annoying ... and no one likes her but that's the point! It helps the readers get a better idea of what the main character is dealing with. The villain can't be likeable in every story! (It's actually kind of funny to watch as she tries and fails to fill Navier's shoes.)

Navier goes through a lot in the first chunk of the manwha, but this makes it all the more satisfying to see her discover true happiness. The plot moves a bit slowly, but in a way that sets up the stage for the story's climax. The male lead is super endearing and cute, although Navier's chemistry with him is a bit awkward and it would be nice to see more details about his backstory

The art is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, and the characters are beautifully detailed with lots of different outfits (I want to steal Navier's wardrobe). The artist hardly ever gets sloppy or lazy in the design, even with background characters! But it's still done in a way that the leads stand out.
Story: 8/10
Character building: 8/10
Art: 10/10
Overall enjoyment: 9/10

Well, let's go... this manhwa in my opinion is an incredible work, well written and elaborated characters, complex plots, but simple to be followed by the reader, the twists are wonderful, and the protagonist is amazing, there is only one word to describe it: PERFECT, the villain, she perfectly fulfills her role, in my view this work shows the other side of josei and shoujo historical romance manhwas, where it shows the side of the empress and not the emperor's new romantic interest as in other manhwas (in the others the characters who occupy the role of the rasta are heroines while the empress is ... the evil one), that is, bringing a different vision from other works, a great read, it has a slow pace, but a good development.

Bom vamos lá... esse manhwa na minha opnião é uma obra incrivel, personagens bem escritos e elaborados, tramas complexas, mas simples de serem acompanhados pelo leitro, as reviravoltas são maravilhosas, e sobra a protagonista, só tem uma palavra pra descrever PERFEITA, a vilã, cumpre perfeitamente o seu papel, na minha visão essa obra mostra o outro lado dos manhwas josei e shoujo de romance historico, onde mostra o lado da imperatriz e não do novo interesse romantico do imperador com em outros manhwas (nos outros as personagens que ocupam o papel da rasta são heroinas enquanto a imperatriz é a malvada), ou seja trazendo uma visão diferente de outras obras, uma otima leituram tem seu ritmo lento, mas um bom desenvolvimento.

I think the problem with this webtoon (and more generally with all historical webtoons) is that it's really long. We have a prologue where it is announced that the empress is going to divorce her chapter and when we start the story, it takes 80 CHAPTERS for her to get divorced, something we already knew was going to happen. I understand the need for context and so on, but this was too much. And then, I find that there are too many plots started for the webtoon to end soon and I'm seriously starting to wonder if I'm going to continue reading it.
The story ... is interesting, the drawings are beautiful... but there's a problem of speed in this webtoon which is starting to get on my nerves.

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▶Summary and recommendation: -----------------------------------------------------------------
While not an Otome Isekai, it shares all the tropes of one.
It is a good, albeit long and as of the time of writing; unfinished manhwa about politics and drama. I recommend it to fans of the genre as it still features tropes and subjects that may put off newcomers.

▶Story: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is prime victorian fantasy political intrigue and drama. With the story mainly focusing on court intrigue.
The setting features a world with well thought out customs and lore that lends themselves well to the court intrigue, but it ... suffers some from being overly generic. There is very little originality. With countries straight up being named after the cardinal directions "Southern kingdom", "Western kingdom", "Eastern empire".

Slavery is a big topic in this manhwa, and it is portrayed in a very positive light. Which is not an issue as it is a fictional story, but I think it is worh noting that nobody in this story, not villains nor hero oppose the slavery featured in the story. That may be an issue for many readers.

▶Characters: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The characters are as intriguing as they are despicable. While there are no good guys, the bad guys are sinificantly worse. They are all well written with deeper personalities than you usually find in stories in this genre, and their emotions are consistent and believable.

This manhwa features some of the most infamous characters in Otome Manhwa. In a harsh and rigid political system, even the protagonist has to be ruthless and callous to come out on top.

I do worry though for some of the readers who based on the comments they leave; may be a bit too cruel towards any woman who may go against our main character, even when said woman has legitimate morally good reasons to.

▶Artwork: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The art may come across as a bit sloppy in the beginning, and a too simple for the tone that the story is trying to set. I was personally not a big fan of it.