I hope you all have been having a good time so far for those currently participating in our first read of I’m In Love with the Villainess! Before I drop the chapter 2 questions, lets get our next poll lined up for what we’ll be checking out next in December. The listed options this time around will broaden up a bit too!
If something comes to mind to recommend, you can share it⭐ here⭐ . Here’s some reminders too for them if you’d like for these to appear on a poll next time!
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Max age rating of T / 16+
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Open to anime, animation, manga, webtoons, novels, and light novels. Games are currently excluded.
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Not exclusive to pure romance for genre, it can be a secondary plot-line or easily seen as wlw-coded such as with Madoka Magica.
Also, remember to join us on the 15th 💙💜
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#1 The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady
As a young girl, Princess Anisphia regained her memories of her past life in another world, and ever since, those memories have inspired her. Though her inability to use magic has affected her reputation, she has dealt with this shortcoming by researching and harnessing the arcane in her own way. When her brother breaks off his engagement with Euphyllia, the daughter of a duke, Anisphia suggests the two move in together and study magicology to restore Euphyllia’s honor-thus beginning a tale that will shape the realm, the world, and their futures!
Tags: Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, LGBTQ, Romance, Yuri
Rating: T, 14+
#2 I’m In Love with the Villainess
This one would be a group continuation of what we’re currently already reading! Anime is excluded as I’ve already seen it personally ✨
Together, Rei and Claire have endured love, loss, and ridicule. Now, they face a challenge that will shake the foundations of the kingdom—revolution. When the dust settles, will commoner Rei and noble-born Claire still stand side by side? And will fate permit their love to survive?
Tags: Isekai, Romance, Villainesses, Yuri, LGBTQ
Rating: T, 13+
#3 The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All vol.1 (Manga!)
Official Teaser
Note: There’s an anime coming out in January 2027! If this was selected, you’d be getting a start with its original Manga format before checking out its upcoming adaptation
Fashionable and upbeat high schooler Aya falls head over heels for an employee at a local CD shop. He’s stylish with an air of mystery about him, and he has impeccable taste in music. Little does she know—this supposedly male employee is actually her female classmate Mitsuki! Mitsuki generally keeps to herself, but since her seat is right next to Aya’s, she can't help but be extremely aware of the other’s crush. And although she's afraid to reveal the truth, Mitsuki finds herself talking with Aya more and more...Experience the vibrant, captivating story of the rock-loving pair—now in hardcover!
Tags: Yuri, Romance, LGBTQ, School Life, Music, Gyaru
Rating: T
#4 A Witch’s Love at the End of the World (Manga!)
In a world where sorcery rules from the shadows, young women adept in magical arts train at a mysterious academy. These budding witches diligently study, driven by generations of resentment after witch hunts decimated their kind long ago. Star student Alice has always strived to live up to the great expectations placed upon her, but her world is turned upside down when Mari, an inept recruit, enters the school...and her heart!
Tags: Yuri, Fantasy, LGBTQ, Romance
Rating: T, 13+
#5 This Monster Wants to Eat Me (Manga!)
Hinako, a high school student with a dark past, lives alone in a town by the sea. Haunted by a constant sensation of drowning, she can barely go through the motions of her tedious life…until the day a monster tries to eat her! After passing out in the struggle, she awakens to find she’s been rescued by a beautiful mermaid. However, salvation comes at a cost—the mermaid’s protection will last only until Hinako has matured into the perfect meal! Hinako’s first instinct isn’t to run or scream, though, and an unlikely relationship between monster and prey unfolds… “I’ve come to devour you."
Tags: Romance, Drama, LGBTQ, Slice-of-Life, Dark, Yuri
Rating: T, 14+
Poll for the 5 Options!
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Chapter 2 & 3 Questions
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What is the significance of the amulet good luck charm that Rae gifts to Claire? What changes does it mark for their relationship? Similarly, what’s the impact of Rae reiterating the same demand of Claire following the Academy Knights exam?
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On multiple occasions now we can see Rae noting her awareness of what’s to come and of matters she can be indifferent to that fall outside her main objective. What is your impression of Rae given these qualities, such as how she considers the Commoner’s movement and in how she handles the climatic situation of the story?
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What did you think of the story’s dive into the worlds politics around the Church, aristocracy, and commoners? Did you find it personally intriguing, and if so, why? How does it challenge individual qualities of the main cast, notably Rae and Claire? What did you think of its resolution?
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Rae was aware of the events of this part of the story and she came to entrust Lene to take care of Claire while she confronted the primary instigator of an attack that was to occur at the Academy. What do you think Lene meant when she asked “are you… the same as me?” and of Rae’s response of no?
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Lene, Lambert, and their family are banished rather than executed thanks to the request of Claire and Rae and the assistance of Thane. They are able to say goodbye one more time and Lambert says this “They say love is blind. Ours narrowed our vision, and this is the result. That man exploited my feelings to make me do his will.” Lene followed up with “Rae, be careful. Don’t let anyone use the feelings you have for Miss Claire.” What do you make of this warning, and of the general arc in terms of how it impacts the greater romantic plot for Rae and Claire? How might Lambert and Lene possibly mirror the two in for what may come in the future?
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By the end of volume one, we come to learn about Claire’s family history regarding the death of her mother. Consider how Claire came to be the way she is, and what beliefs she holds on to regarding said past history. Has this impacted your read on the character and of Rae’s perspective in any notable way?
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After reading volume 1 of I’m In love with the Villainess, how would you summarize the characters Rae & Claire in terms of their strengths and flaws, as well as what they may bring out in one another? How has said flaws and strengths impacted how they relate to other characters, such as when Claire must say goodbye to Lene?
Raffle & Art Activity Reminder!
I am doing an art raffle for November 15th for people who have shared their thoughts on the light novel at least once through either the substack group chat or emailed to me (max of 1 time per media) at phoenixmasked.contact@gmail.com.
In addition…
We have an art prompt you can submit for as well!
Alternatively within the Discord Server! (Invite Link, 16+ only)
Prompt: Favorite Flowers
The art in question should feature your sapphic OCs, ships, or fanart of media you like! As usual, keep it SFW with a heads up for any content warnings for when I share on stream
These will be looked at on stream and I’ll shoot over a digital badge if you complete it!
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