August TBR:

I’ve actually been struggling with NetGalley lately when it comes to reading books. That’s part of why I’ve been reading more and more webtoons recently. Their Shelf app just isn’t very eye-friendly, and I’ve been using platforms like BookSirens and BookSprout more since they let you download the files. Unfortunately, though, NetGalley is still the go-to for the more popular titles.

Currently Reading:

Villains Are Destined to Die (novel), Vol. 1

The original novel behind the hit fantasy romance comic!When a college student with a tragic past picks up the video game Daughter of the Duke’s Super Love Project, she immediately sees herself in one of the characters. Not the adored heroine of easy mode, Ivonne, but the protagonist of hard mode, misunderstood villain Penelope. Little did she know that she’d fall asleep playing the story…and wake up in Penelope’s body! The only way to escape the game world? Charm one of the love interests and unlock a good ending. But with affection meters starting in the negatives and the inability to speak without choosing from pre-selected dialogue, it quickly becomes clear that a single wrong move means her demise― and this villain might just be destined to die!

Okay, so I’m only about a chapter in, but so far the translation/localization feels like a breath of fresh air. It’s still a bit clunky in places, but honestly, it’s really well done comparatively.