TLDR: interesting novel due to the cast of the Villainess and her plotting rather than the MC that is worth a read even with its weak points.
The story is moving at an acceptable pace. The most interesting character in the novel is not the MC but the villainess. The MC is boring and uninteresting at the moment. The story has been progressing because of the Villainess’ machinations… which is understandable as the story unfolds. However, I hope the MC actually becomes something more than what he is currently and sooner rather than later. I’m not asking for him to flip a switch overnight. I just would want the MC to have some actual character progression and interesting introspection and inner growth rather than being prodded along from the Villainess. There is only so much “weak smiles” or “smiling bitterly” I can take from this MC before I throw up my hands and move on from this story. Also, let’s not make the MC too much of an oblivious dolt for too long, eh? Just my opinion as it can get old fast depending on how much the author leans on the cliché comedic bit. Overall, will continue to follow the novel as long as it moves forward with MC growth and interesting Villainess.
