I'm the Queen in This Life

I’m the Queen In This Life

Back when I first started reading this, I was new to Webtoons. My friend recommended this series, so I began reading it. By the first chapter, I was captivated. So much was happening: betrayal, murder, conspiracies. I read on and on until I finished reading all the available chapters, but I wanted more.

Ariadne de Mare is the illegitimate daughter of the cardinal in the Etruscan Kingdom. In her first life, she falls in love with Count Cesare. However, he exploits her naivety for his rebellion, all while cheating on her with her sister, Isabella. When Ariadne finds out about this, she is locked up in prison, devastated. On the day of Cesare’s coronation, Isabella reveals that she stole Cesare from Ariadne, then proceeds to stab her in the back, literally. However, as she dies, Ariadne is thrown back in time to the day she arrives in the cardinal’s household. This time, she has a chance to change everything and get her revenge.

Though I admire the art style and the way each character was drawn, I am there for Ari. After seeing how horribly everyone treated her before, I was rooting for her revenge. Because of Ari’s cunning and passionate nature, I knew it would be an exciting read. Even when she is faced with a tough and unexpected situation, she maintains her cool and faces it head on. As Ari commences with her revenge plans, It is satisfying to see her put down her vain older sister and step-mother, who both loathe and try to ruin her. It is also satisfying to see Ari reject Cesare: with her new shift in personality, he develops an interest in her. 

However, I also enjoy seeing how some characters make her life genuinely happy. For example, Ari helps her younger sister Arabella heal from her toxic family. Though Ari’s original plan was to use Arabella, she develops a sisterly love for her (an emotion she’s never experienced before). Additionally, Alfonso, the prince, gives Ari true love for the first time in her life, unlike with Cesare.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this Webtoon series! The series is not yet complete, with around 100 chapters.


-Joyce Zheng

Comments

  1. Jakub TinocoNovember 18, 2024 at 2:13 PM

    This reading you've shown here definitely sounds very interesting with many plot twisters plotted everywhere! Additionally, I think the plot of this book or at least the 'idea' behind it is also very similar to that of the book How to Survive Your murder. Both of these books show an event that both the main characters either regret or detest, and their both given the opportunity to change the tables of their stories with a thrilling touch of betrayal and conspiracy added.

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  2. DanielNovember 20, 2024 at 7:51 PM

    From this I get that Ariadne's journey/life is based on raw determination. I may be wrong. I want to take a look at this novel, it seems like it'll really keep me hooked.

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  3. KarinaDecember 7, 2024 at 10:02 PM

    I am so glad you posted about this!! I read this webtoon about a year ago (and unfortunately haven't been keeping up with it) but I definitely enjoyed seeing how Ariadne uses her cunning to change her story! It's definitely one of the better popular webtoons out there!

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  4. YelinaDecember 9, 2024 at 8:27 PM

    Hey Joyce! This webtoon sounds super cool and Ari's character seems really interesting. Thanks for the rec!

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