Las Villanas se Divierten Más

It is almost impossible not to compare this work to Kill the Villainess, given the shared aesthetic of dark-haired, striking-eyed protagonists. However, they represent two polar opposite ways of handling the trope. While Kill the Villainess leans into the crushing angst and drama of being trapped in a hostile role, this story chooses a more lenient path. The "mirroring" is fascinating—you get the same visual archetype, but the difference in tone creates a completely different experience.



The worldbuilding is functional but not groundbreaking.



The most jarring aspect of the lore is the narrative's attempt to draw a parallel between the struggles of noble and commoner women. The author seems to suggest that while commoner women fought for their rights, noble women were "silenced" by the expectations of their status. However, this comparison feels tone-deaf when held against the reality of the story: commoner women are shown being kidnapped and s3xually abused by royals. It is difficult to accept that "choosing" to remain quiet to maintain a wealthy, high-status life is in any way equivalent to the horrific trauma and lack of agency faced by the lower class. Furthermore, Reilynn speaks her mind from the moment she arrives with almost no consequences, which undermines the idea that she was ever truly "silenced."



A major point of contention is the rivalry between Reilynn and Iris. There is a massive disparity in power and competence here. Iris is framed as a strategic mastermind, but in reality, she feels more like a "wannabe" villainess. Her influence over the male characters seems to stem more from their own simple-mindedness and the plot’s demands than from actual manipulation.



Because Iris is essentially "pitiful" and "silly," Reilynn’s vicious retaliations—which include threats of physical mutilation and social ruin—can feel disproportionate. It’s hard to root for a "one-sided beatdown" when the opponent never felt like a legitimate threat. The narrative’s energy would have been better spent on the Crown Prince, who is a much more deserving target of Reilynn’s wrath.



One of the most refreshing turns in the story is Reilynn’s path to becoming the family successor. It would have been easy for the author to have her father hand her everything out of blind love, but his awareness of her past incompetence adds much-needed weight to her journey. The scene where she admits her only talent is "spending money happily" is a perfect mix of second-hand embarrassment and self-awareness.



Finally, the issue with Javier is primarily a massive disconnect between the story’s internal logic and the actual discomfort it creates for the reader. While the narrative tries to justify his presence in the romantic "harem" by explaining he is an ancient being trapped in a young body due to trauma, this doesn't erase I still feel the "ick" about it. Javier doesn't just look like a child; he behaves with a level of immaturity and dependency that feels distinctly preadolescent.



To Reilynn’s credit, she treats him with genuine motherly or sisterly affection, which is the only appropriate response to a character who functions as a child. However, the author’s attempt to include him as a potential love interest feels like a major misstep. Even the classic trope of "he will eventually grow into a handsome man" doesn't fix the problem because, for the duration of the story, he remains "little boo" to me—someone to be protected, not romanticized or sexualized.



There are rumors that the backlash from novel readers regarding this specific pairing was significant enough to potentially force a different ending for the manhwa, and it is easy to see why. Including a character who looks and acts like a child in a romantic pool is an uncomfortable choice that risks ruining the integrity of the entire story. The hope is that the manhwa remains self-aware enough to avoid this relationship entirely, as Reilynn’s character works best when she is navigating her legacy and her real rivals, rather than being forced into a controversial and unsettling romance.