A review by b10h4z4rd
Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court (Manga) Vol. 1 by Ei Ohitsuji, Satsuki Nakamura

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This manga exceeded my expectations!

Despite what I thought would happen, I loved the FMC! I feel like most isekai's make the FMC demure and flat as characters, but
the FMC's love for gardening and hard labor was amazing to see.
The FMC's evident love for life even after the events of the first chapter and the mistreatment from castle staff was really refreshing in that her never-ending positivity wasn't from any type of naivety, but from a genuine wonder at seeing a new and different perspective. 

I enjoyed seeing how the other characters reacted to her excitement, especially the antagonist, because her oddities in comparison to their idea of her is always sort of vindicating. 

I would recommend this if you like cheesy romances, endlessly positive FMCs, or Chinese historical stories.
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