Villainesss Redemption by Vanessa Rhoswen: A Review

 First things first, here is the cover and blurb.

A sword through her heart changed everything...

Lady Ilyana D'Arcane watched helplessly as her family was executed for treason. In her final moments, she made a desperate wish — and woke up two years in the past, on her wedding day to a man she no longer loved.

Armed with knowledge of the future, Ilyana must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics, plots, and assassinations, if she is to save her family. Before long, she is drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Prince Anderic Voltaire, the kingdom's most dangerous predator — and the very man who sealed her family's fate in her past life.

In a court where every smile hides a dagger and every whisper is a poison, can Ilyana change her destiny without losing herself — or her heart — in the process?

Villainess's Redemption by Vanessa Rhoswen is the first installment in a captivating time travel romance duology, where the lines between good and evil are blurred, and the past and present collide.

Tropes :

• Time travel / Reincarnation
• Slow burn
• Enemies to lover

The blurb really doesn't do this book enough justice. If you have ever read a Korean manhwa/novel or watched a k-drama, you will love this book. Vanessa Rhoswen did an excellent job of writing a novel that felt artist-ready. I can totally see Webtoon picking this up if it ever got turned into a manhwa.

 This is what I read Saturday evening. Do you know I have spent every day since then kicking myself? I never read unfinished series as a rule and this is why. It ended on a epic cliffhanger and I have no idea when book 2 will be published. That is my only problem here. 

Ilyana is sassy, beautiful hot mess and I'm here for it. I love how she included her family in her "Let's not get killed this time" list. Her interactions and dialogue with Prince Anderic are *chefs' kiss*. Ilyana as a main character is perfect as you see so much growth and development. I'm hoping book 2 lives up to the pacing, humor, and drama of book 1.

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Brrrrrr!

 It is so cold right now. There is snow on the ground outside and peanut butter cookies inside. I'm going to hunker down in a corner with half a dozen cookies, a book, and a blanket. I'll let the sibs tell me when the snow is gone.

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The Kidnapping Day: partial review

 The other night I started a new K drama sans siblings. The Kidnapping Day is equal parts thriller, comedic, and wholesome. Honestly, I don't think I ever thought I'd see a kidnapper who is so wholesome I'd consider him for a babysitting gig. I will let the show synopsis and trailer speak for itself as I don't want to spoil this show too much.

Kim Myeong-Jun is a poor man with a warm-heart. He desperately needs money to pay for his sick daughter's operation. At this time, his ex-wife appears and offers to kidnap 11-year-old Choi Ro-Hee, who has rich parents. Kim Myeong-Jun is desperate enough that he accepts her offer. For the kidnapping, Kim Myeong-Jun drives near Choi Ro-Hee's home, but he accidentally hits someone with his car. The person he hit is Choi Ro-Hee. She has lost her memory due to the car accident.

Kim Myeong-Jun takes Choi Ro-Hee to his house and he begins to live with her. Choi Ro-Hee believes Kim Myeong-Jun is her father. She is an extremely smart girl. Meanwhile, Kim Myeong-Jun wants to return Choi Ro-Hee to her parents, but they don't answer the phone. He decides to go their house and find out why. There, Kim Myeong-Jun witnesses her parents' dead bodies being carried out of their home. Making things worse, Choi Ro-Hee realizes that Kim Myeong-Jun is not her father and he is lying about their relation.

I only watched the first four episodes so I got eight more left. I can't wait to find what on earth is happening. There are so many layers. As always, feel free to leave me a message below.

P.S. I finished it! I adore this show. Plot twists all the way!

Here's a little music to chill out to.......

 A bunch of my family members have headaches today so I thought I'd keep it super simple. Here are some classical/instrumental music you can unwind. Also my brain feels like a cluttered mess and I thought taking this moment to de-stress would help.

This piece is a journey. If you close your eyes and follow the music, you will find the story hidden within. There so many emotions on here.

Ludovico Einaudi's Experience sounds like someone in their twilight years telling you their life story, sharing their experience, giving you something you need that they never had. It is beautiful in a way that almost defies words.

I can't tell you how many times I laid on my bedroom floor, looked out my window and watched the clouds pass as I listened to this song. It is soothing in a visceral way I can't explain. 

I just heard it today and knew it needed to be here on this list. It's sad that it so short. It should've been at least six minutes.

This one has a little bit of rock influence in it. Yet it's still soothing and therapeutic. 

Epic piano at its finest. Still waiting for this to be used in some movie. 

So beautiful! I always find myself smiling when this song comes up on my playlist. Sidenote: the movie is pretty cool too so check that out if you haven't seen it already.

I recommend headphones for this one to experience properly. Don't worry about how it begins as it will all come together in the end. Both figuratively and literally. Trust the process.

Well, I hope that helped you all relax a bit. These were all modern pieces and my mom says I should do one filled with older pieces that are actually considered "Classical". I may do that later. Anyway, feel free to leave me a message below.

P.S. On looking at my older posts, I realized I forgot to post a picture of LB2's beret. I would post it now only LS2 somehow lost LB2's beret. He hasn't been happy since that happened. When we find it, I will post a picture pronto. Until then, sorry.