Top 8 in Top 10 Best Classic European Romance Novels of All Time: Immerse Yourself in the Royal World!.
Details
- Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Revenge, Time Travel (Regression), Royal, Drama, Manhwa (Webtoon).
- Age: Teenagers (13+) to Young Adult (16+).
- Author: San.G (author), Antstudio (illustrator).
- Number of chapters: 105 main chapters + side stories.
- Status: Completed.
Main character name:
- Aria Roscent: The female lead, the daughter of a rich but evil countess, who was reborn after death and determined to take revenge.
- Asher: The Crown Prince of the Empire, who later became Aria's ally and lover.
- Mielle Roscent: The female villain, Aria's half-sister, who manipulated Aria and caused her death in her previous life.
- Story: "The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass" tells the story of Aria Roscent, an arrogant, cruel and greedy countess. In her first life, Aria was always jealous and tormented Mielle, her half-sister - who was loved by everyone for her kindness and false innocence. In the end, Aria was manipulated by Mielle herself, pushed to her death and publicly executed.
However, a miracle happened when Aria breathed her last. She was given a magical hourglass, allowing her to turn back time to the time when she was a 14-year-old girl, right before all the tragedies began. With clear memories of her previous life and extreme resentment towards Mielle, Aria vowed to no longer be the "foolish villain" who was taken advantage of. This time, she would use all her intelligence and cunning to take revenge on Mielle, reverse fate and gain the power she deserved.
Aria no longer relies on anger or violence, but instead uses her intelligence, social skills, and foresight to expose Mielle's true face and build her own power. She begins to learn about economics, politics, and how to subtly manipulate those around her. Aria transforms herself from a hated person into a charming, talented, and mysterious lady, gradually winning the admiration of the nobility and even the attention of Crown Prince Asher.
The relationship between Aria and Crown Prince Asher is one of the highlights of the story. Asher is initially quite wary of Aria because of her reputation, but is gradually attracted to her intelligence and uniqueness. He becomes an important ally, joining Aria in fighting against the conspiracies in the palace.
The series stands out with its dramatic revenge plot, Aria's strong character development, from a hateful villain to a strong and charming female lead. The art is beautiful, especially the costumes and the European aristocratic setting are shown in a luxurious and sophisticated way. "The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass" is a fascinating story of power, revenge and an unexpected love that blossoms between two people with different goals.