How to Win My Husband Over

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I felt the other review didn't really do this story much justice so wanted to add some thoughts. Keep in mind, I've only read what is translated of the manhwa so far, and it's based on a novel that is still being translated as well, I enjoyed this story enough I would read the novel - and honestly would probably enjoy it more.

I do agree that the story is pretty mid at face value, though I loved all the repressed anger from the FL. Seeing her hold everything in and struggle to keep from boiling over at points kept me reading! Obviously, this is an ... isekai romance, so it has your pretty typical isekai characteristics; doesn't pay much attention to settings, world building, side plots etc. It focuses pretty heavily on the main characters. This may be different in the novel - as this manhwa has stock backgrounds and whatnot.

The characters are fairly decent. You are meant to dislike the male lead initially due to his very cold-duke-of-the-north type persona, but give him time. FL is pretty average, though she has some inner demons that I have yet to come across in similar stories. I really liked her backstory and felt for her a lot, I found myself cheering her on whenever she broke her innocent girl façade. As far as the other characters, I think the male lead's sister is pretty well done and interesting, as well as the antagonist (though you don't know too much about them yet in the manhwa)

The one thing I will say about the FL is she is always getting into trouble/hurt/needing rescuing, which is something I've grown particularly tired of, but it's sort of to be expected with these stories. If that's something that really bothers you, you may not like this one.

The art is very nice! It's pretty typical of the genre, and the backgrounds don't get too much love, but I found the main characters to be pleasing to look at.

I can't say much else until it finishes, but I'd say it does stand out above some others in the genre - but not quite super unique thus the 7 "good" rating from me. Overall I would recommend to those that love the genre!

I really appreciate how this story deals with trauma. it feels rare to find a isekai romance story where the character has a past trauma that is still actively affecting them throughout the storyline. The fact that it comes up multiple times throughout the story instead of just a one-off scene to make it feel dramatic is something I think is really cool. Ruby's struggles don't go over looked and help build up her character to make her feel fully developed. Maybe I'v just read to many bad isekai storys, but I think its pretty good and feels unique in its delivery.

Read one chapter. Saw the name "Borgia" and references to the Pope. Flashbacks to theology class. I begin sobbing and reciting the Pater Noster. I will never escape the Catholic Church. Help me.
The art is pretty good. The plot and characters and blatantly stolen from 15th century European politics. Which is fine. Retellings are fine. Maybe what the Papal States really needed was one isekaied mc to romance away generations of political strife. Maybe an Italo-Spanish noblewoman (daughter of the pope????) can marry an English knight and it helps ease tensions between noble families. Fine. Sure. But I can't enjoy it because I love European ... history and every page there's some reference that breaks me and suddenly I'm reading a book on Pope Alexander VI and slavery.

I'm 35 chapters in now and it's really average. Good art, mid plot, it just doesn't feel like it's doing anything new with the historical isekai romance genre. The tropes feel kinda tired. The only exciting thing is the rage it inspires within me when I see the Pope commit nepotism. All the characters are heretics and sinners which is fine I just am weird about this.

I would recommend this if you're into the history of the Southern European Renaissance. Otherwise, yeah you can read it but it's the same as any other comics like it. Doesn't stick with you. I could not pick the characters out of a lineup of other characters. Generic. Maybe read as a time filler if you're bored, but no special enjoyment was gained from me.