...but what I got was one of the most intricate and compelling story I've read so far. There are so many things I'd like to say, but I decided to focus on the MCs of this series.
It's not very often that I root for both the female lead (the villainess) and the second female lead (the saintess) in the series of this subgenre. This one, though, is different. Medeia and Psyche -- both of of them have their own strengths and weaknesses; their motives and circumstances. Their motives and circumstances intertwine, and the result is a solid chemistry between these two characters.
Medeia, the female lead, is what you would expect of a vengeful 'villainess' character. She's pragmatic, stoic, witty, and charismatic. And she's pretty hot, too. She does several questionable things to her rival, Psyche -- sometimes to an extreme degree -- but she has many reasons to justify her actions. Overall a strong, independent female character that is very well portrayed.
Then, comes in Psyche, the second female lead. A meek, naive, gullible woman, she is the template 'saintess' character. Some readers may come to loathe this kind of character; I'm one of them. But, overtime, we get to witness how she grows as a person, with several "yoooo" moments on the way. In my opinion, this is one aspect of her that makes her stand out from other 'saintess' characters. She's not merely a damsel in distress, not a figurant, and not a second female lead who is "just there", observing and admiring the first female lead in action. She's actually a character that is very involved in the story. You really can't help but root for her.
The other characters are also pretty solid as well, but I can't really write them in detail.
So, yeah... If you're a villainess subgenre enjoyer like me, you'll be blown away reading this.