A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Elizabeth Leiston, the daughter of Haldoria's powerful prime minister, is the picture of a refined noble lady and the perfect future queen. But when her fiancé publicly humiliates her, calls off their engagement, and starts spreading nasty rumors about her, Elizabeth reaches her breaking point. Why should her only friend be her loyal maid, and why should she continue to serve a country that doesn't respect her? Elizabeth concludes she won't stand it any longer and will bring down the kingdom, even if it's the last thing she does! As such, she uses her quick wit and, more importantly, her seven magic grimoires to embark on a quest for revenge. And let her tell you, there will be hell to pay!
Audience Consensus
Audience opinion is sharply divided. While some appreciate the ruthless 'girlboss' revenge fantasy and its unique take on the villainess trope, many are repulsed by the protagonist's extreme, poorly justified morally bankrupt actions, particularly the casual endorsement of slavery and indiscriminate killing. The show is praised for its premise and protagonist's decisiveness by some, while others decry its writing, character depth, and ethical implications as deeply flawed.
Strengths
- Unique 'villainess' take focusing on revenge
- Refreshing protagonist who is ruthless and calculating
- Art style is well done/good
- Touches on governance and logistics
- Makes good use of economic concepts
Weaknesses
- Poorly written protagonist who is inconsistent and a Mary Sue
- Morally questionable actions (e.g., indiscriminate killing, endorsing slavery) are not well-examined or justified
- Weak and nonsensical plot with braindead antagonists
- Pacing issues, feeling like a diary rather than a journey
- Characters are one-dimensional and bland, feeling like NPCs
- Authorial intent regarding satire is unclear or fails
- Kingdom's incompetence makes the protagonist's struggle feel unearned