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The Shut-in Lady Doesn't Want to Become Empress!: Cornered by the Stern Emperor's Overflowing Love

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"If it isn't the lovely girl from before!" The emperor's true feelings are too sweet. I don't know what to do!
Born into a renowned family of sorcerers, Elestia can't use a single magic spell. She spends her days blissfully buried in the books she loves, far removed from high society... Or that's how things were supposed to be until the ruthless emperor suddenly orders her to become his first concubine!
"I don't want to be the empress!" she laments to no avail, and the dreaded bedding ceremony arrives. Elestia steels herself to close off her heart until she suddenly hears the supposedly cruel emperor think, "Wow! Her glistening eyes are stunning!" For some reason, she can hear the emperor's inner thoughts...?!
Will Elestia open her heart as she spends her days with the unexpectedly loving ruthless emperor...?!
The Shut-in Lady Doesn't Want to Become Empress!: Cornered by the Stern Emperor's Overflowing Love

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    Blubbeliblubbblub

    May 30, 2025 (PST)

    Their love is so soft, yet the story so tough!
    I just go "aww" so many times because these two are just true soul mates. I love it so much!
    Now, Elestia is a shut-in bookworm like me, I can relate so much lol. Facing the hostile environment of a royal court would challenge anyone, but she is doing so well and has a strong spirit! Typical for this genre, she's having a hard time believing in her kinda-husband's love even though she can literally hear his deepest, most secret thoughts - but I am confident that they're going to grow as a couple, and maybe one day she'll become the empress after all! I'd love to see that.
    However, as sweet as the romantic plot line is, as hauntingly the conspiracies and manipulations at the emperor's court are creeping in and slowly building up. I'm hooked and I really wanna know where this is headed! What does the emperor's advisor want? What's with the rivaling sorceress? Can't wait to find out!
    The art is beautiful and so sweet, I adore it. And!! I am in love with the change of genre mechanics, for this is no Cinderella story. It's so nice to see all the love Elestia's family is showing for her. Maybe it can help the emperor at some point with being a little less stern and ruthless ^-^
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Roji

Honestly, I'd be a shut-in too
A cute little title that starts with low stakes, giving you time to get to know the characters before diving into any conflict. Their relationship is adorable! Elestia has grown up sheltered and loved by her family, but thanks to a certain busybody, she's forced to break out of her shut-in life. The emperor is the cool, reserved type, but deep down, he's a huge softie, lol. There aren't too many chapters out yet, so now’s the perfect time to catch up!

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