악녀는 모래시계를 되돌린다 1 [Agnyeo'neun Moraesi'gye'reul Dwedollinda 1] (The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass #1)
Published March 1st 2020 by AntStudio, ebook
매춘부였던 어머니가 백작과 결혼하며 벼락출세하게 된 아리아.
사치에 물든 삶을 살던 아리아는 여동생 미엘르의 계략에 의해 억울한 죽음을 맞이하게 된다.
죽기 직전, 마치 환상처럼 떨어져 내리는 모래시계를 봄과 동시에 기적처럼 과거로 회귀하게 되는데...!
"저는, 제 동생 미엘르처럼 아주 우아한 사람이 되고 싶어요."
악녀를 상대하기 위해서는 악녀를 뛰어넘는 악녀가 되어야 한다.
그것이 자신과 자신의 어머니를 죽인 미엘르에게 철저히 복수하기 위해 아리아가 새로운 삶을 살아가기로 한 방식이었다.
User Reviews
Rating: really liked it
I love seeing leads reflecting on their past faults and becoming better individuals!! Strong leads that don't rely on others to achieve their goals are awsome. Here for instant the Fl is relying on her past knowledge and a hourglass(that allows her to turn back some time). Its really interesting to see how she uses this ability, like eating junk food then going back in time to where she didn't eat it so that she stays healthy XD. She becomes really smart so the antagonists barely even have a chance to fight back, the art is really nice as well.
Rating: really liked it
TL;DR Overall, an interesting story about a villainess made victim who is given the chance to change how she is seen. While the proofreading could have been better, the story itself is a solid 4.5 stars. The only thing thag could have been improved was the pacing. Some arcs dragged on a bit too much.
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Believe it or not, this isn't even my full review 😌 I really liked it and for having spent so long reading it, I still have a lot to say.
I spent 18 hrs reading this late at night for the past three days so yes, this is amazing.
My main qualm is the proofreading and editing was lacking, especially as the story progressed. It was hard to tell who said what-- which could change the tone and insinuations- and what words were omitted.
I loved the story and most of the characters. I think that this story also served as a prettt good socioeconomic commentary on how even when people's statuses change, some people (typically wealthier) continue to look down on them. Or how people are judged by their lineage (or in this world, race or socioeconomic status).
It was refreshing to see Aria, a protagonist who is selfish and calculating but not mean for the sake of being mean. Even though it does serve her interests, she *does* do a lot for others. She tries to think win-win with her friends and associates. While this may be a little blunt to say, I don't think her actions are that far off from what we do in our everyday friendships or relationships. We do good for others bc we care for them or bc we want to repay them. There's still some small self-interest embedded in there. (You're free to disagree.) She is honest with herself about that.
Even so, when she does come across people who don't want to use her, she does have enough conscience to feel guilty. Even if she does decide to use them, she doesn't play them like chess pieces. She comes to see them as friends and family.
This is a wonderful rags-to-riches, revenge story, and Slytherin romance.
Rating: really liked it
Currently @ ch.9 / Will read the webnovel as well!!
This is GOLD.
If you want a break from those cliche villainess stories the main character isn't even a villian and was just framed, definitely read this one!! This is a TRUE villian who's not afraid to use people and manipulate them for the sole purpose of revenge. And I love her! This is how you do a relatable and likeable villain (〜￣△￣)〜 I'm looking forward to seeing her take them down.
Rating: really liked it
Long journey to get her revenge. Very tedious in the middle towards the end.
Rating: really liked it
it's frustrating that she's still going with the villainess route after getting a second chance and I'm honestly just finding her attitude way too annoying to continue this rn, but I'm still keeping it on the back burner for now
Rating: really liked it
The revenge on mielle took way too long I swear to god
The weebtoon has a lot more flavor cause in the novel they barely describe the characters or surroundings if I hadn’t read the weebtoon prior to reading the novel I wouldn’t even know how her mom looks like lmao(maybe because of the poor translations??):(
Rating: really liked it
Ugh I wasted my time
Rating: really liked it
Stopped @ 43
If you want a story that focuses on a reincarnation of a villain, and the villain actually acts like a villain?
then this story is for you
Aria was set up and killed by her sister in her previous life, now she wants revenger on the whole family. for good reason too.
At first I was like, maybe these people can change and learn to grow and maybe get along
but no, there is no hope hope for mielle and her family. they look down on aria from the beginning and treat them like trash I hope they get their just deserts
Aria certainly deserves better
at one pint I cant help but wonder if it is a case of nature versus nature with these kids but you know, poisonings your step mother is not exactly innocent or go to either category
im planning on reading the novel as well
the webcomic is going way to slow for my liking
but I cant wait to see what happens
Rating: really liked it
I'm reading the webtoon as well (through TappyToons), however I finished the webnovel (on the Webnovel platform) so wanted to record my thoughts as well.
Overall this was a very different "villainess goes back in time" series. Aria, our "villainess" who miraculously travels back at least a decade after being beheaded, doesn't so much become a better person as recognize how she was manipulated into being a "wicked woman" thus changing that narrative.
You see, Aria's rival is her younger stepsister Miele who is hailed as "a saint". But she was a saint with a rotten core that manipulated everything so that Aria's mother would die and Aria would be villified.
That said, Aria acknowledges throughout the novel that even though Miele may have set the stage, it was past-Aria's vanity, arrogance and selfish disposition that made it possible to be manipulated. As she says numerous times while manipulating Miele now, its a CHOICE to listen to such things and a CHOICE to act selfishly instead of wisely.
Still, its not as of Aria truly becomes a saint, she just uses her knowledge of Miele's true nature against her as well as improving her own lot in life just in case Miele comes out on top still.
Its rather fascinating - though the "hourglass" is the initial catalyst she uses to outwit Miele and others, slowly Aria realizes that even without it she has advantages over Miele. Around the midway point she recognizes that her past self was dumb as rocks to have let such a shallow, vapid girl destroy her. Miele isn't a genius or grand strategist - she's a girl who was a pawn for much smarter people that saw fit to prop her up.
One by one those people are taken - the Aristocratic Party's "Princess" (who in the past married the Crown Prince and began the fall of the Imperial Family), the shrewd lady's maid that protected Miele since birth, the protective older brother, indulgent father, and lastly the good opinion of the public itself.
Mind you at every turn, Miele had a CHOICE to change things. She made a choice to betray everyone for her selfishness. Just as in the past Aria made a choice to live a rather hedonistic lifestyle.
In between setting Miele up, Aria makes genuine friends, dabbles in preventing some huge issues she vaguely remembers from the past, catches the eye of a mysterious young man who becomes intrigued by her, makes a fortune, learns the truth of her birth, and makes some missteps along the way.
A solid novel unlike others I've read. The webtoon appears to be following it very faithfully, and is beautifully illustrated, so I highly recommend that as well.
Rating: really liked it
It seems like a harsh review since I can sing its praises but stick with me for a bit. The world building is minimal at best, I'm past chapter 11 and I know nothing more than, there are family crests, royals, barons and aristocrats. If magic comes into play all of a sudden, I'd rate it lower, but I like it when there's no forced magic system. Now the sister Mielle is a saint type character so I'm not sure about whether it's magic or just status in a church.
The thing that keeps me from really getting into it is a lack of description. I'm going along with the momentary thoughts and flashbacks and they feel jarring when there is a sudden change in scene. I want to know what season it is, what the carriage was like, the room, the dress, anything but I get the bare minimum and it feels lazy. Just inner thoughts, dialogue and oop now we're in town did you know Mielle goes to town too lalalala☆.
Now theres an issue with the translation, editing, proof reading or the coding but the quotation marks "" for dialogue is janky early on and it is incredibly jarring and annoying. Takes me right out.
Character design? If I didnt know what the manhwa characters looked like, I would only have the idea that Mielle looks like a pure, cute girl and Aria is a beautiful child. That's it. Nothing else. Hair colour, eye colour, length of hair, nothing. I'm guessing it is to give the reader the agency to conjure up a look for her (we know shes blonde) but yooooooo, I'm a sucker for detail.
Character design? If I didnt know what the manhwa characters looked like, I would only have the idea that Mielle looks like a pure, cute girl and Aria is a beautiful child. That's it. Nothing else. Hair colour, eye colour, length of hair, fashion style, nothing else.
Don't get me wrong, I really am interested in the story. I think Aria is a complex character that can't be put in an 'antagonist' or 'protagonist' box, I think it shows how petty or childish she is to focus only on Mielle as she is the core reason for her turning the hourglass, I think she's great. I personally love her mother, but I cannot for the LIFE of me recall her actual name which is an issue. I know she's a countess. I just want her name. Countess ______.
I'm fine with only getting Aria's point of view for the time being as she has a lot of plotting and scheming to get done while she's still small.
I hope this helps, it's an alright read. The plot and concept are reaaaaaally good, real tight and interesting, it's technical aspects that bring the ranking down for me, and that is a whole shame.
Rating: really liked it
So good and worth it to read the whole thing. 💯
Rating: really liked it
[After dying in a gruesome way, Aria ,the daughter of prostitute, was given another chance by going back in time. It is not to mend her 'wicked' ways and become 'good' but to become a better villainess against her stepsister and her new family who looks down on her. (but let's be real, she's just girlbossing and surviving the rich world of nobles) Aside from educating herself and fixing her image, she tries her best to attract new allies. With the knowledge she has of the
Rating: really liked it
My favorite Villainous Female Lead. I LOVE HER AND ASHER. YES MY BABIES.
Rating: really liked it
Had a slow beginning but season 2 really picks up! She’s the first h who actually acts like a villainess and it’s interesting to see.
Rating: really liked it
Loved every second of it
