THE HEALER CONSORT

This review contains spoilers. I'm really liking this manga. The chapters are short, but the characters are very interesting. There are some dark undertones as the two main characters are dealing with their own past trauma, so be aware that of that if you are looking for something light-hearted.

This review contains spoilers. I couldn't thank the author enough for putting this incredibly important but also taboo topic in such a beautifully drawn manga! If you have ever suffered from PTSD or other mental illnesses, you're being seen in this story. Both MCs have experienced severe trauma and struggle to deal with it in a realistic way. Their backstories are presented in little portions so you get to know them better step by step.

I love how this is really taking a feminist approach about women in the sciences and medicine, showing the excruciating obstacles that come with claiming their right to work in this field. The FL is such a strong woman, I really like her and trust her to help this struggling 18yo kid who just happens to be a prince (and tries to become emperor). Despite she's not exactly trained in psychological care, the two of them kind of form a cute little support group as fellow trauma survivors.

The reincarnation trope works very well in this story too, if you do the calculation you'll realize the FLs behavior does match her mental age convincingly. Aside from all the struggles bc of her past, she also faces a very hostile environment at the royal court, knowing about it only from TV, so she's really having a hard time but is doing so well, keeping up her strong spirit.

The art style is gorgeous, too, I love it so so much!! I adore the designs and the facial expressions have so much depth. One of my fav mangas! Give it a try! ♡