The first volume of 'Who Made Me a Princess' ends on such a bittersweet note that I had to immediately dive into the next volume! Athanasia, our reincarnated princess, starts to cautiously open up to Claude, her cold and distant father. After realizing she’s in the world of her favorite novel, she uses her knowledge to avoid the tragic fate of the original character. The volume wraps up with her trying to win Claude’s affection, but there’s still this lingering tension—like, will he ever truly love her, or is she just a pawn to him? The art is gorgeous, especially in those quiet moments where Athy’s vulnerability shines through. That last scene where she smiles at him, hoping for a flicker of warmth, had me clutching my heart. It’s a perfect setup for the emotional rollercoaster that follows.
What really stuck with me was how the story balances cuteness and dread. Athy’s playful antics are adorable, but you can’t forget the shadow of the novel’s original plot. The way she internalizes her fear—pretending to be cheerful while calculating every move—makes her so relatable. And Claude? Ugh, he’s a masterpiece of ambiguity. One minute he’s ignoring her, the next he’s subtly protecting her. That last chapter leaves you screaming, 'Just hug your daughter, you emotionally constipated emperor!'