- Attractive, atmospheric art
- Slow overarching plot
- Interesting premise (FL is stepmother/ widow)
- Political, family drama
- Interesting side characters
- FL with unsupportive biological family
- Political intrigue
- Loud, mischievous kids
- Strong character development
- Beautiful storytelling
- Complex morally grey characters
- Different POVs
“That arrogance of deciding on his own, the fate of others. Where does that originate from? The more I think carefully, this man frequently acts as if he is a guide. Like a prophet who guides poor, young lambs who are lost in the dark, not knowing where to head.
He believes that those who are wandering to hell, and even those he had misled their way, all all just a course that will lead to God’s greater goal. For someone who is comprised of just his faith, he is helping to pay the ‘least amount for one’s sins,’ against the church. How is this not impressive? And thus this is his benevolence…and…his generosity” — ch 134
“…I have once escaped from death. With many regrets and goals unachieved, I used my past as my stepping stone to challenge a new life with this precious opportunity. […]
However, your eminence, it’s because of that miracle, why I am in firm belief that I shouldn’t form an alliance with you. Because I believe the one who will be smiling at the end…will only be you alone. It seems to have a dagger you wish to wield, so go ahead and wield it as you please. Even if I am wounded and bleeding, I…will always plead for innocence.” — ch 134
CONTENT WARNING
Verbally abusive parent, death/execution/murder , domestic abuse/violence, corruption of the church, financial difficulties, civil war, poverty, gambling, gambling addiction, torture (implied), blood, terminal illness