Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 3 (Villains Are Destined to Die, 3)

This volume ends on a cliffhanger. Good thing there’s several sequels published. Can’t stop now!Quality of art and story are still going strong.

Villains are Destined to Die is the first (and only) Manhwa I have ever bought in physical form. I first learned of this series from my local library, which had the first two volumes available to read on the spot. This story takes place in a world of swords and sorcery, but with a key twist. Instead of the MC (main character) being a hero, loved or respected by many, she's a villain, whose destiny is to be cast aside and killed by the real hero. However, since this woman, Penelope, has memories of her past life, she's determined to survive the world she's been thrust into, no matter the odds stacked against her. There's only one catch: Since she's playing on "hard mode", in what was once a dating sim, if the affection meter for any of the main love interests drops below 0, she dies. While she IS able to see the affection meters of said characters, until a certain point in the story, she has to carefully choose her words and actions, so as to not incur the ultimate penalty. This volume, the third in the series, focuses on the painful past that Penelope had with her adopted, in-game family, while also drawing parallels to the real-life young woman who now inhabits her body. If you like to root for the underdog of a story, while simultaneously enjoying full-color pictures along with plot, I highly recommend this series!

This book was really nice and interesting like the other books. I have. I had the whole collection of these books and I’m going to keep collecting them. I’d recommend this story because it really is a good story to read.

The book came quickly! There were no damages or imperfections. The art is just beautiful! I have read a version online but I am so glad I purchased the book.

really enjoyable story, full color pages

I love this series. I started reading online and when the books came out I began buying them. I dont like how they were packaged for dilivery since im used to better packing for my delicate books but it survived transit without damage so thats good at least.

No rips or frayed edges. Good condition to replace my ripped book with

I've tried half a dozen manga with the same premise, but either the heroine is a complete doofus or she has the emotional depth of a paper doll or doesn't really do anything but look pretty and the plot and other characters fall over her. But here is a flawed character with struggles and trauma that also takes rational or sometimes desperate actions to overcome her circumstances. Her interactions with the other characters are intense and meaningful rather than cute and fluffy. She's no saint or genius, but I can respect her. This is by far my favorite female isekai and if had to choose between this one and every other, I'd choose this one.