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Tori Transmigrated
The last thing 40-year-old project manager Tori Felix remembered was scrolling through a wiki article about a dating sim game franchise while on the shinkansen. Then she was hurled forward to the sound of metal creaking, the smell of smoke, and was knocked out.
When Tori woke, she was in a lavish four poster bed with a splitting headache and in the bruised teenage body of a Marquis' arrogant daughter from the popular dating sim "The Romance of Soleil".
Problem #1: There is a possibility she's dead in her world. This meant she couldn't meet up with her friends. Also, her tickets to Universal Studios were useless now.
Problem #2: This body may be young, but weaker than her original. And where were her boobs?
Lastly, Problem #3: She now inhabited the body of Victoria de Guevera; the villainess of "The Romance of Soleil" whose final ending, according to the wiki article, was a violent death at the hands of sex slavers.
With just a few weeks before the heroine and the villainess collide, there is no time for an existential crisis. Tori took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and whispered her personal mantra:
"Assess the situation, then make a plan of action. You don't want to die like a b-tch."
When Tori woke, she was in a lavish four poster bed with a splitting headache and in the bruised teenage body of a Marquis' arrogant daughter from the popular dating sim "The Romance of Soleil".
Problem #1: There is a possibility she's dead in her world. This meant she couldn't meet up with her friends. Also, her tickets to Universal Studios were useless now.
Problem #2: This body may be young, but weaker than her original. And where were her boobs?
Lastly, Problem #3: She now inhabited the body of Victoria de Guevera; the villainess of "The Romance of Soleil" whose final ending, according to the wiki article, was a violent death at the hands of sex slavers.
With just a few weeks before the heroine and the villainess collide, there is no time for an existential crisis. Tori took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and whispered her personal mantra:
"Assess the situation, then make a plan of action. You don't want to die like a b-tch."
- GenresFantasy
4688 pages, ebook
Published March 18, 2023
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October 16, 2024
This was pretty awful, on multiple levels. It seems a fairly consistent occurrence that things on RoyalRoad are rated higher than they should be, I assume because the readers only compare it to other things on RoyalRoad.
There are spoilers here I just don't think anyone should read it so I'm not using the spoiler tag.
The writing is occasionally unintelligible due to spelling mistakes and odd substitutions, from what seems like typos and weird autocorrects.
The author's vocabulary is sufficient for communication but beyond a certain point it's limited; for example, all negative expressions seem to be referred to as 'sneers'. This also results in her being verbose, in dialogue and prose, in order to give a definition when a word would do.
The dialogue is a little cutesy pie for my taste, with, I think, manga/anime influences not just in terms of unnecessary exposition, but addressing people by their relationship, 'Brother', 'Uncle', 'Auntie'. I'd say there's also a streak of unnecessary and artificial theatricality in the characters actions and words that ties into this. The children, at ages like 2, 3, 4, are incongruously articulate and composed. I can't be certain, due to the clear lack of a final edit, but I think the author occasionally uses words she doesn't understand the use or meaning of. There isn't much variation in how people speak.
From the beginning there is a diegetic explanation for many of the characters acting unrealistically, due to an overarching mystical force, which gave the narrative an enjoyable element of conflict of 'Woman Against "God"', as conflict was lacking in the interpersonal sphere given Tori's extreme competence in the challenges of things like high school coursework and social drama, hiking, and martial arts, which were all relatively believably gained from her decades of freedom to pursue her interests on Earth and her internal maturity. The explanation of the world being patterned on a game is a useful and plausible plot point which is ruined and invalidated in a number of ways by inexpert use. The majority of the overarching mystical force that formed the main antagonist has been explained away by the late mid-point of the story as the work of an unschooled child magician and is quickly and easily neutralised, and from that point onwards the tension is almost non-existent as Tori is not only equipped with her Earth experience which smooths the way, but is apparently a genius who easily combines the 2 main forms of magic which apparently no-one has ever tried, or at least succeeded at since ancient times.
In terms of action - physical, strategic, financial, social, and political conflict, there is very little tension. The outcomes don't matter, or are resolved in Tori's favour, though there are attempts to mitigate the appearance of one-sidedness. In a world modelled on pre-Industrial Europe, Tori devotes her time to constructing elaborate meals for her privileged friends, making things like air conditioners, magic powered ovens and decorations, and creating a luxury resort for the elite staffed by refugees who were given over to her care rather than using her knowledge of technology and various advancements to improve the lives of the majority with things like transport, medicine, industrial technology. Her problems are solved by being born into wealth, power, and connection, the power of being a business executive, and the adoration of competent peers. Her opponents are either inept, unintelligent, misguided by others/mystical forces, or villainous caricatures. Pitfalls and potential hazards are often either mentioned and easily avoided, or mentioned and simply fail to become a problem. Setbacks are temporary, and there are no deaths or lasting detriments among the named characters. At no point is her implausible competence and immense (for the time and situation) breadth of knowledge questioned, by her family, friends, or the experts in the fields in which she excels. She is never forced or even considers revealing the fact that she's been transplanted from another world. The soul of Victoria Guevera chose her to inhabit her body, and doesn't want it back or hold any ill-will, and there are no consequence or ill effects
The underlying message of the work seems to be of wealth, and hierarchy. Tori uses her privileges to accrue further power, wealth, and connections, and to cement her 'righteous' rule as Empress, dominating financially, technologically, academically, and politically. The memories of her body remain, and apart from the magic systems there seems to be little that doesn't translate from her world. The magic systems are underbaked and poorly described in order to prevent contradictions and enable them to move the plot along when necessary.
I was initially enjoying the book, partially because I enjoy the genre and settings and I think, partially because it wasn't heavy, and the chapters were discrete and of a similar length, but it gradually got worse and took so long to end despite all the conflicts being foregone conclusions, with the epilogue chapters being particularly drawn out, the final chapter the worst with a convoluted and unnecessary plot that highlighted the hypocrisy inherent in her position. I wasn't planning to analyse the novel so this is the shallow and unstudied review, but I felt I should warn people about something that has such a high rating and so utterly failed to deliver on its premise.
The reasons this isn't a 1-star rating are mostly because there are elements I personally enjoy rather than things that were done well, though it is better written than some things I've read. I tried to consider it in terms of all things rather than just professionally written, edited, and published works. Even then this isn't as bad as Throne of Glass.
There are spoilers here I just don't think anyone should read it so I'm not using the spoiler tag.
The writing is occasionally unintelligible due to spelling mistakes and odd substitutions, from what seems like typos and weird autocorrects.
The author's vocabulary is sufficient for communication but beyond a certain point it's limited; for example, all negative expressions seem to be referred to as 'sneers'. This also results in her being verbose, in dialogue and prose, in order to give a definition when a word would do.
The dialogue is a little cutesy pie for my taste, with, I think, manga/anime influences not just in terms of unnecessary exposition, but addressing people by their relationship, 'Brother', 'Uncle', 'Auntie'. I'd say there's also a streak of unnecessary and artificial theatricality in the characters actions and words that ties into this. The children, at ages like 2, 3, 4, are incongruously articulate and composed. I can't be certain, due to the clear lack of a final edit, but I think the author occasionally uses words she doesn't understand the use or meaning of. There isn't much variation in how people speak.
From the beginning there is a diegetic explanation for many of the characters acting unrealistically, due to an overarching mystical force, which gave the narrative an enjoyable element of conflict of 'Woman Against "God"', as conflict was lacking in the interpersonal sphere given Tori's extreme competence in the challenges of things like high school coursework and social drama, hiking, and martial arts, which were all relatively believably gained from her decades of freedom to pursue her interests on Earth and her internal maturity. The explanation of the world being patterned on a game is a useful and plausible plot point which is ruined and invalidated in a number of ways by inexpert use. The majority of the overarching mystical force that formed the main antagonist has been explained away by the late mid-point of the story as the work of an unschooled child magician and is quickly and easily neutralised, and from that point onwards the tension is almost non-existent as Tori is not only equipped with her Earth experience which smooths the way, but is apparently a genius who easily combines the 2 main forms of magic which apparently no-one has ever tried, or at least succeeded at since ancient times.
In terms of action - physical, strategic, financial, social, and political conflict, there is very little tension. The outcomes don't matter, or are resolved in Tori's favour, though there are attempts to mitigate the appearance of one-sidedness. In a world modelled on pre-Industrial Europe, Tori devotes her time to constructing elaborate meals for her privileged friends, making things like air conditioners, magic powered ovens and decorations, and creating a luxury resort for the elite staffed by refugees who were given over to her care rather than using her knowledge of technology and various advancements to improve the lives of the majority with things like transport, medicine, industrial technology. Her problems are solved by being born into wealth, power, and connection, the power of being a business executive, and the adoration of competent peers. Her opponents are either inept, unintelligent, misguided by others/mystical forces, or villainous caricatures. Pitfalls and potential hazards are often either mentioned and easily avoided, or mentioned and simply fail to become a problem. Setbacks are temporary, and there are no deaths or lasting detriments among the named characters. At no point is her implausible competence and immense (for the time and situation) breadth of knowledge questioned, by her family, friends, or the experts in the fields in which she excels. She is never forced or even considers revealing the fact that she's been transplanted from another world. The soul of Victoria Guevera chose her to inhabit her body, and doesn't want it back or hold any ill-will, and there are no consequence or ill effects
The underlying message of the work seems to be of wealth, and hierarchy. Tori uses her privileges to accrue further power, wealth, and connections, and to cement her 'righteous' rule as Empress, dominating financially, technologically, academically, and politically. The memories of her body remain, and apart from the magic systems there seems to be little that doesn't translate from her world. The magic systems are underbaked and poorly described in order to prevent contradictions and enable them to move the plot along when necessary.
I was initially enjoying the book, partially because I enjoy the genre and settings and I think, partially because it wasn't heavy, and the chapters were discrete and of a similar length, but it gradually got worse and took so long to end despite all the conflicts being foregone conclusions, with the epilogue chapters being particularly drawn out, the final chapter the worst with a convoluted and unnecessary plot that highlighted the hypocrisy inherent in her position. I wasn't planning to analyse the novel so this is the shallow and unstudied review, but I felt I should warn people about something that has such a high rating and so utterly failed to deliver on its premise.
The reasons this isn't a 1-star rating are mostly because there are elements I personally enjoy rather than things that were done well, though it is better written than some things I've read. I tried to consider it in terms of all things rather than just professionally written, edited, and published works. Even then this isn't as bad as Throne of Glass.
January 25, 2026
4.5 Stars
Honestly, the more I read, the more I felt it was similar to Ascendence of a Bookworm. Course it's not exactly the same but it has a female transmigrator who has experience in a little bit of everything, transmigrate into a Noble family, has more and more increasing responsibilities, has a loving family who loves here, friends who join her, food and most importantly, that same sense of competence and leadership. That was really the most noticeable thing to me. How Tori manages and plans everything felt like Rozemyne. It's quite slice of life too. And setting up businesses to fund her responsibilities. It's fun to see how she brings the refugees upward but it's also not the main focus. It's her balancing it all to enjoy her life. Slice of life.
I surprised myself by crying a lot in this story despite t being sol and nobody I like dying or anything like that. It's just the power of friendship giving me all the feels. And by the protagonists love interests! Was not expecting that since we are rooting for the villainess here. Specifically I cried at Constantine's pov halfway through the story and then for poor Montan. Like omaigosh. Very happy the story made me feel so invested that I felt for them without needing to having someone die.
I didn't care for some parts because I have no interest in the subject matter like anything with the horses. Or that annual horse riding competition. Or some of the setting up the balls. Think it could have been trimmed down a bit but it is sol I suppose.
One thing that puzzled me was the relationship between Tori and Piers. I keep being told that there is not romance between them but they keep acting and interacting as if they are to be the main pairing in a story so I didn't know what to believe. So some of the drama about that felt a little confusing to me. So I'll make it clear for anyone else confused. Tori doesn't feel romantic love. But she still thinks people are hot. Idk about Piers but he loves Tori and Tori also loves Piers. As life partners. But not romantic partners. Again, not sure about Pier's side but they are a very healthy and communicative planners so there is no love drama between them. Just some between them and outsiders lol.
Speaking of romance, I kinda wanted some lgbtq relationships in the main cast ie the love interests hehehe. It's so casually in the side characters that I kinda wanted someone in the love interest gang to be one. I am a GxF shipper hehehe.
C131 n c132
Constantine going away was so full of feels I cried. I really felt for the guy. He finally made real friends! The picture! The crying! Tori's villainess move!
C134
Monton's character has been slowly being introduced and this was where it really started to hit how sad his situation is. I'm not sure if it's just in my head but I keep imagining that he actually looks up to Axton because of the late Duchess and so all interactions have delicious angst lol.
Honestly, the more I read, the more I felt it was similar to Ascendence of a Bookworm. Course it's not exactly the same but it has a female transmigrator who has experience in a little bit of everything, transmigrate into a Noble family, has more and more increasing responsibilities, has a loving family who loves here, friends who join her, food and most importantly, that same sense of competence and leadership. That was really the most noticeable thing to me. How Tori manages and plans everything felt like Rozemyne. It's quite slice of life too. And setting up businesses to fund her responsibilities. It's fun to see how she brings the refugees upward but it's also not the main focus. It's her balancing it all to enjoy her life. Slice of life.
I surprised myself by crying a lot in this story despite t being sol and nobody I like dying or anything like that. It's just the power of friendship giving me all the feels. And by the protagonists love interests! Was not expecting that since we are rooting for the villainess here. Specifically I cried at Constantine's pov halfway through the story and then for poor Montan. Like omaigosh. Very happy the story made me feel so invested that I felt for them without needing to having someone die.
I didn't care for some parts because I have no interest in the subject matter like anything with the horses. Or that annual horse riding competition. Or some of the setting up the balls. Think it could have been trimmed down a bit but it is sol I suppose.
One thing that puzzled me was the relationship between Tori and Piers. I keep being told that there is not romance between them but they keep acting and interacting as if they are to be the main pairing in a story so I didn't know what to believe. So some of the drama about that felt a little confusing to me. So I'll make it clear for anyone else confused. Tori doesn't feel romantic love. But she still thinks people are hot. Idk about Piers but he loves Tori and Tori also loves Piers. As life partners. But not romantic partners. Again, not sure about Pier's side but they are a very healthy and communicative planners so there is no love drama between them. Just some between them and outsiders lol.
Speaking of romance, I kinda wanted some lgbtq relationships in the main cast ie the love interests hehehe. It's so casually in the side characters that I kinda wanted someone in the love interest gang to be one. I am a GxF shipper hehehe.
C131 n c132
Constantine going away was so full of feels I cried. I really felt for the guy. He finally made real friends! The picture! The crying! Tori's villainess move!
C134
Monton's character has been slowly being introduced and this was where it really started to hit how sad his situation is. I'm not sure if it's just in my head but I keep imagining that he actually looks up to Axton because of the late Duchess and so all interactions have delicious angst lol.
July 30, 2023
I really enjoyed this story, but it is a lot like caramel corn - only so much should be consumed at a time. As the reviews on Royal Road have mentioned, the book starts off with Tori, our MC, struggling to overcome her role as the 'villain' in her new world, but over the course of the first hundred or so chapters, she transforms into something of a Mary Sue and could have been dropped in as the heroine of any otome game without altering her actions at all.
The actions of the heroine (our main antagonist) beggared belief a lot of the time. This was hand waved away in-universe with the excuse that it was hard-coded into the rules of the game. But this never really rang true - nothing else seemed to be bound like this, so her often nonsensical actions served to simply drive the plot forward. Perhaps with additional framing it might have come across more naturally.
It was great that the author tried to explore ace/aro/demi relationships with Tori's refusal to enter into a relationship, but I don't think it was handled particularly well. As a reader, it felt like we were constantly being teased with the promise of this fantastic relationship between her and one principal other character (but a could have easily been a reverse harem situation), and never delivering. Tori would say one thing, but her actions didn't always align, so it felt like she was sending mixed messages a lot of the time. This was discussed in universe, but no change was ever made, so the point was weakened.
I still really, really enjoyed the book - it was funny, touching, and enraging at the right spots, so despite the weaknesses, it was still a great read that I have no issues recommending, just be aware of what you're getting into. I still think about the book and characters months later, and I very much hope that the author continues to write. I will assuredly read whatever they write next.
The actions of the heroine (our main antagonist) beggared belief a lot of the time. This was hand waved away in-universe with the excuse that it was hard-coded into the rules of the game. But this never really rang true - nothing else seemed to be bound like this, so her often nonsensical actions served to simply drive the plot forward. Perhaps with additional framing it might have come across more naturally.
It was great that the author tried to explore ace/aro/demi relationships with Tori's refusal to enter into a relationship, but I don't think it was handled particularly well. As a reader, it felt like we were constantly being teased with the promise of this fantastic relationship between her and one principal other character (but a could have easily been a reverse harem situation), and never delivering. Tori would say one thing, but her actions didn't always align, so it felt like she was sending mixed messages a lot of the time. This was discussed in universe, but no change was ever made, so the point was weakened.
I still really, really enjoyed the book - it was funny, touching, and enraging at the right spots, so despite the weaknesses, it was still a great read that I have no issues recommending, just be aware of what you're getting into. I still think about the book and characters months later, and I very much hope that the author continues to write. I will assuredly read whatever they write next.
November 10, 2024
This is pure, self-indulgent Mary-Sue-to-the-extreme competence porn. It’s decently written for an online fic, but it’s also full-on A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. The logic isn’t always (or often) logicing, it’s really just the protagonist winning and being all kinds of amaaahzing when the odds are stacked against her, complete with “importing ideas from our world will make me successful” etc.
But hey – long, fun, self-indulgent is sometimes what you need, and it’s free online.
But hey – long, fun, self-indulgent is sometimes what you need, and it’s free online.
August 9, 2022
One of my favorite books on Royal Road at the moment! The strongest part of this book are its characters. They’re very distinct and very consistent. The only gripe I have with this book is the constant obstacles posed by Alessa to the point of annoyance while I’m reading. I get that she is supposed to be awful and annoying, but to the point of affecting the reading experience? Still hooked though, haha.
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August 22, 2023One of the best isekai novels. Realistic perspective to one who is accustomed to manufacturing industry and the mind set that is trained in you for efficiency and accuracy.
April 22, 2025
Every one of them stars was earned! Loved this. Loved Tori. It had everything I’d been looking for !
Ps: I hated Alessa. She was the real villain of the story.
Ps: I hated Alessa. She was the real villain of the story.
December 13, 2023
Verry long story. Probably will never have in print because it would require at least 3 books. Maybe in Kindle?
Almost all the big reveals occur in the last 3 chapters, and more or less everything makes sence.
The main character was "chossen" as a Marie Sue on purpose, because if not she would have died. (Explained in the last chapter?)
Little violence.
Sexual relations are implied and never shown.
Homosexual relation are mentioned as okay, but none of the main characters is gay.
The "good girl/heroine/victim/rival" has a surprisingosin reveal in the last 2 chapters.
Negative note:
This story needs a map of the continent. A list of characters would be usefull.
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Edit.
The author added 10 extra chapters in 2023 to show what happened 1 to 5 years after the ending of the main story
Almost all the big reveals occur in the last 3 chapters, and more or less everything makes sence.
The main character was "chossen" as a Marie Sue on purpose, because if not she would have died. (Explained in the last chapter?)
Little violence.
Sexual relations are implied and never shown.
Homosexual relation are mentioned as okay, but none of the main characters is gay.
The "good girl/heroine/victim/rival" has a surprisingosin reveal in the last 2 chapters.
Negative note:
This story needs a map of the continent. A list of characters would be usefull.
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Edit.
The author added 10 extra chapters in 2023 to show what happened 1 to 5 years after the ending of the main story
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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