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MidnightCorvid
MidnightCorvidLv55yrMidnightCorvid

What is it with these novels? I really hoped this novel would be different, with the attractive cover and blurb, but it turned out to be the same formula for a lot of the books on the side: Step 1: Throw in a traumatic event to draw readers in. Step 2: Rug-sweep it and proceed as if it never happened. Step 3: Occasionally reference to stir the melodrama pot. Step 4: Profit I really can't get past the rape, knowing it was used as a plot device, and the comments justifying it with excuses just made my stomach turn. The ML is sickening by far, even if this is just a novel. His being, as a person or some unholy figment of one's imagination, is disturbing and frightening—he is no where near romantic nor sincere in any way, shape, or form. The writing quality is okay, but I think author could use some work with by making the paragraphs flow better and to express the emotions the author attempted to communicate. The dialogue didn't feel sincere to me at all, but felt like a script every character in these types of novels read from. Even if the writing quality was better, it wouldn't be able to erase my disgust at the romanticization of rape and forced marriage.

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The Devil's Sleeping Beauty

BerriApplepi

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Inquisitor
InquisitorLv11Inquisitor

THIS IS EVERYTHING. The comments justifying it was sickening to read. To think there are actually people out there who thinks what he did was excusable. One actually used the argument that ML thought FL was a prostitute. When I argued that he should have spoken to her first before doing the do, they said they didn't know anyone who'd have a conversation with a prostitute. Well, you don't fuccking bang them when they're unconscious. Surprise surprise, that'll make you a rapist. Prostitutes may be ***x workers, but they have the right to give their consent.

BerriApplepi
BerriApplepiAuthorBerriApplepi

I am not trivializing rape and I never rug-sweep it and proceed as if it never happened. Besides, this is a novel inspired by the dark story of Sleeping Beauty but since I hate rape, I changed it. In the real story of Sleeping Beauty, the king raped the princess while she was in a coma. The princess was only able to wake up AFTER she gave birth. When the king returned, the princess forgave him as if the matter was not serious. But that is not the case for this story. Both ML and FL are VICTIMS of the villain. They were both drugged. Please read the story carefully. As for the writing quality. I admit that I am an a.mateur writer but that doesn't stop me from sharing my ideas to others. I am also trying my best to improve but I'm not a genius who can improve in a blink of an eye. I never took lightly of rape that's why I've been making things hard for the ML until it reached to chapters 100s. You may think things are getting well for the both of them but it isn't since I made the FL regain her past life too. True redemption will only start when the FL has remembered the ML's sins to her. If you want a spoiler then read chapter 192-194 where the ML is confessing his sins. I AM NOT JUSTIFYING RAPE. I NEVER WAVED MY MAGIC WAND AND POOF! ACT LIKE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN. As for the part where he thinks she was a prostitute. It may be wrong for the ML to think of that way but guess what? HUMAN ARE SELFISH AND DISGUSTING CREATURES ESPECIALLY THE ONE WHO HAS THE MONEY. I know because I have experienced this side of human nature. Just because they're rich doesn't mean they can treat the poor as nothing, this is reality and I'm just putting one in this story. I am someone who gives a sh*t to everyone. Even prostitutes have their rights since they are human like us but do you think others will think the same as we do? Everyone has their own view especially the elite people. This story has many holes, yes, I admit that but I'm trying to fill those holes by writing chapters about them. Maybe it may not be in the same chapter but it is there in the following chapters, maybe even after 100 chapters. Humans are imperfect but because of that, they try their best to become perfect. As the author of this story, if you don't want to read this then you are free to do so, I am not forcing you to read this story. All I want is not to judge this story, a story that I have a lot of hard work just because you have read the first few chapters without knowing the whole story. As this is a story about redemption, what is redemption if you didn't commit a sin? The ML may be a jerk and a bastard in his past life, he may be cruel towards the woman he loved but after realizing his mistakes and being reborn, his story about redemption has started. The main problem of the story (aside from Maleficent, the main villain) is the ML and FL's past lives. Anyway, if you have read until here, I am grateful for it. I am not angry or mad, I am honestly not. I am just frustrated people who judge this story without reaching the end and knowing the truth behind their actions. Every action has its consequences. Well then, thank you for visiting this novel. 😊

MidnightCorvid
MidnightCorvidLv5MidnightCorvid

I know that we are two individuals with differing boundaries regarding redemption, humanity, and all. I have no obligation to read the rest of your novel, as you've acknowledged, but I can understand your frustration. I am sorry for causing that. However, my opinion still stands regardless. I can't stomach these stories and wrote this review, as objectively and clear about my thoughts as I could, based on my ethics, life experiences and all that jazz. It is no different from your comment or the comments I mentioned above. I hope you understand that I never meant it as a personal attack on you. I don't expect you to be a genius. Even if you were a genius, there is no way anyone could write a novel like this that wouldn't leave a bad taste in my mouth. I'm not entitled to anything regarding you, nor you of me. Honestly, I wish you well. I also hope I have not discouraged you from writing. Have a nice day <3

BerriApplepi:I am not trivializing rape and I never rug-sweep it and proceed as if it never happened. Besides, this is a novel inspired by the dark story of Sleeping Beauty but since I hate rape, I changed it. In the real story of Sleeping Beauty, the king raped the princess while she was in a coma. The princess was only able to wake up AFTER she gave birth. When the king returned, the princess forgave him as if the matter was not serious. But that is not the case for this story. Both ML and FL are VICTIMS of the villain. They were both drugged. Please read the story carefully. As for the writing quality. I admit that I am an a.mateur writer but that doesn't stop me from sharing my ideas to others. I am also trying my best to improve but I'm not a genius who can improve in a blink of an eye. I never took lightly of rape that's why I've been making things hard for the ML until it reached to chapters 100s. You may think things are getting well for the both of them but it isn't since I made the FL regain her past life too. True redemption will only start when the FL has remembered the ML's sins to her. If you want a spoiler then read chapter 192-194 where the ML is confessing his sins. I AM NOT JUSTIFYING RAPE. I NEVER WAVED MY MAGIC WAND AND POOF! ACT LIKE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN. As for the part where he thinks she was a prostitute. It may be wrong for the ML to think of that way but guess what? HUMAN ARE SELFISH AND DISGUSTING CREATURES ESPECIALLY THE ONE WHO HAS THE MONEY. I know because I have experienced this side of human nature. Just because they're rich doesn't mean they can treat the poor as nothing, this is reality and I'm just putting one in this story. I am someone who gives a sh*t to everyone. Even prostitutes have their rights since they are human like us but do you think others will think the same as we do? Everyone has their own view especially the elite people. This story has many holes, yes, I admit that but I'm trying to fill those holes by writing chapters about them. Maybe it may not be in the same chapter but it is there in the following chapters, maybe even after 100 chapters. Humans are imperfect but because of that, they try their best to become perfect. As the author of this story, if you don't want to read this then you are free to do so, I am not forcing you to read this story. All I want is not to judge this story, a story that I have a lot of hard work just because you have read the first few chapters without knowing the whole story. As this is a story about redemption, what is redemption if you didn't commit a sin? The ML may be a jerk and a bastard in his past life, he may be cruel towards the woman he loved but after realizing his mistakes and being reborn, his story about redemption has started. The main problem of the story (aside from Maleficent, the main villain) is the ML and FL's past lives. Anyway, if you have read until here, I am grateful for it. I am not angry or mad, I am honestly not. I am just frustrated people who judge this story without reaching the end and knowing the truth behind their actions. Every action has its consequences. Well then, thank you for visiting this novel. 😊
BerriApplepi
BerriApplepiAuthorBerriApplepi

I respect your views and I understand it since it's a bit the same as mine. Anyway, I didn't expect to have a reply since most would only give a bad review and after I explained things, they won't reply me back 😂 Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it. Anyways, might as well promote/recommend my other two novels to you if you don't mind. Don't worry, the two novels don't have any sensitive case like in this novel. Hahaha I'm shameless 😂 If it's your cup of tea, you can try these out. Although if it's not, then it's okay. The chapters are very few since I just created them but you can just keep it in your library if you like it. I will be giving a mass release soon for these. 😘 Ten Years Late: Honey, marry me! Beast under her dress: Princess, don't run!

MidnightCorvid:I know that we are two individuals with differing boundaries regarding redemption, humanity, and all. I have no obligation to read the rest of your novel, as you've acknowledged, but I can understand your frustration. I am sorry for causing that. However, my opinion still stands regardless. I can't stomach these stories and wrote this review, as objectively and clear about my thoughts as I could, based on my ethics, life experiences and all that jazz. It is no different from your comment or the comments I mentioned above. I hope you understand that I never meant it as a personal attack on you. I don't expect you to be a genius. Even if you were a genius, there is no way anyone could write a novel like this that wouldn't leave a bad taste in my mouth. I'm not entitled to anything regarding you, nor you of me. Honestly, I wish you well. I also hope I have not discouraged you from writing. Have a nice day <3
MidnightCorvid
MidnightCorvidLv5MidnightCorvid

Sure, I'll check them out! I didn't realize you had more stories being written. Thank you for your recommendations, as shameless as might be lol

BerriApplepi:I respect your views and I understand it since it's a bit the same as mine. Anyway, I didn't expect to have a reply since most would only give a bad review and after I explained things, they won't reply me back 😂 Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it. Anyways, might as well promote/recommend my other two novels to you if you don't mind. Don't worry, the two novels don't have any sensitive case like in this novel. Hahaha I'm shameless 😂 If it's your cup of tea, you can try these out. Although if it's not, then it's okay. The chapters are very few since I just created them but you can just keep it in your library if you like it. I will be giving a mass release soon for these. 😘 Ten Years Late: Honey, marry me! Beast under her dress: Princess, don't run!
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