Joy Cha Kim wakes up in the body of Ravenna Solarius, a disgraced princess of the Ancorna Empire and a minor villainess in the novel she once read. Doomed to live out her days on the desolate Jola Islands, Ravenna was fated to vanish without leaving a mark on the original story. But this time, things are different.
Armed with memories of her past life and a mysterious reputation system she discovers while struggling to survive, Joy refuses to fade into obscurity. Every decision she makes impacts her reputation, unlocking unexpected opportunities—and dangers. With her wits, the system, and the will to rewrite her destiny, can she carve out a new path on the sands of exile? Or will her story end as the novel foretold?
Kingdom building decent. Litrpg part more of means for pushing innovation rather than personal power. The story itself is finally something not about collecting characters left and right and getting ridiculous ancient treasures that had just been waiting for MC. Main character's motivations explained in a clear way with decent background. So many stories just give no background, even to MC. I have added it it favourites. If you are looking for something without constant bloodshed, it is quite good.
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So far, Villainess's reputation has impressed me with its gradual and organic world-building. The author skillfully introduces new elements while remaining consistent with previously established lore, avoiding the dreaded "exposition dump" that plagues many reincarnated fantasy novels.
The kingdom-building aspect is particularly intriguing, even if my personal opinions don't always align with the author's choices. However, I appreciate the author's commitment to character consistency, which makes these differences less of a concern. The characters, while initially somewhat flat, show promise.
Our main lead is undoubtedly the most developed, and it's a delight to follow her journey. I'm eager to see the supporting cast grow and become more nuanced as the story progresses. My only minor criticism lies in the pacing. The pacing occasionally feels rushed, leaving little room to savor the protagonist's accomplishments and the evolving world.
Including chapters that focus on the city's progress and the characters' personal growth would enhance the reading experience. Despite these minor shortcomings, the fiction demonstrates a strong foundation with a compelling protagonist and an engaging premise. With further character development and a more deliberate pace, this novel has the potential to become truly exceptional, I am really looking forward to where the novel takes me.
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