Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 3

악역의 엔딩은 죽음뿐 [Ag-yeog-eui Ending-eun Jug-eumbbun] (Comic) #3

by SUOL, Gwon Gyeoeul (Original Creator), Chiho Christie

“I don’t want to live like this either, only ever being despised.”

Life in hard mode for “villain” Penelope Eckhart means with every step forward, she’s shoved five steps back. Just when things seem to be stabilizing between her and the brothers, she finds herself coming to blows with Reynold, who insists on dredging up the past―an affront Penelope refuses to take lying down. To make matters worse, she’s forced to attend the hunting tournament hosted by the crown prince…and Callisto + weapons = a recipe for DANGER!

Genres: Manhwa, Manga, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels, Comics, Young Adult

288 pages, Paperback

First published November 5, 2021

Reviews

[aleksandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25/5

Not gonna lie, chapters with Prince Callisto made me blush and giggle like a teenage girl (which I still am. I'm definitely not turning 21 next month).

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This continues to be a cut above all other villainess isekai stories. Penelope's actions are informed not just by the game world, but by her past in a similar situation to that of the character she now embodies, and in this volume she really lets that work in her favor. All of the things she swallowed back in Korea she suddenly allows herself to say, and regardless of what it does to the plot, it's clearly very cathartic for her. She's not just living as a game character, she's having the chance to resolve her own issues, and when you pair that with the way the author factors in how otome games actually work, this is the smartest of its genre currently available in English.

[Bookishrealm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is so good! While there isn’t much that I can say about this particular installment, I’m really enjoying the advancements that we’re seeing with Penelope’s character. This game has me on the edge of my seat, so I couldn’t imagine how stressed she is. There were some great confrontations that occurred in this one with a lot of built up tension. I’m so excited to continue with the series and see what happens next because no one and I mean no one can be trusted!

[Preethi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume covers up to chapter 59!

[✡Weed Dragon✡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The way this ppl treat the fl like i actually want her to beat every mf in this story. Also the prince is so funny

[Ari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Layers upon layers. I love the complexity to this story and the fact that what you see at face value, isn't usually the reality of the matter. I do not know what the end goal in this story is, but those Penelope & Eckles scenes have me living, laughing, loving. That cliffhanger was just cruel until the next volume!

[vin .ᐟ (hiatus) · Rating 5 out of 5]

AJSDJJDSLS THE CROWN PRINCE IS SO ..... 😍😍😍😍😍 (unhinged love interests >>>>>)

also i love eckles' devotion to penelope :') i have a feeling though that he will become unhinged as well .... and in a way that will possibly put penelope's life at risk 😬

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I prefer the Tappytoons’ translation, this one is too informal and weird, but Penelope is Mai Queen, so still 5 stars, no question. I LOVE this series!

[Afifahcookie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Story & Plot: 5 ⭐
Characters: 5 ⭐
Writing: 5 ⭐

Episode 86 to 124.

I wish they'd make an anime adaptation of this manhwa.

Can't help but to ship our FMC with Callisto!! AHHHH

[Laura A. Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Penelope is an EXCELLENT example of a girl boss who can absolutely slay!

Goodness, I love her character so much and how smart she is when needing to think on her feet! She surprises me just as much as the other characters do, especially when she gave Reynold a piece of her mind!

And let me just say…

YOU TELL HIM PENELOPE!!

Oh my goodness, I was SO angry after that conversation she had with him! I cannot stand him despite that I did like him in volume one, but now? UGH, NO! I hope she bests him in EVERYTHING! In action, in conversation, I hope she always outwits and outplays him because I loathe his character. Her actions were DEEPLY satisfying in this one when it came to him.

I have started to like Eckles more, though I worry Penelope's plan is not going to unfold the way she anticipates. I feel that he will grow VERY jealous in the future because that one moment later on was a prime example of things that can easily backfire (even if it had nothing to do with jealousy in that moment). I can't say I necessarily ship them together, but now that we have seen Callisto once again, I'm still totally terrified of his character. Maybe with the preview of the next chapter, I won't be so worried, but at least he and Eckles are a hundred times better than her brothers.

I have continued to really like Emily and even Penelope's Father! Emily has really come a long way since the beginning while her Father is treating Penelope with actual respect. (Or at least more so than before anyway.)

The guy who sold the weapons was funny and liked him a lot!

Overall, another FANTASTIC volume! Truly rivals for one of my favorite manhwa because Penelope continues to slay and can't wait to see what happens next, especially with that cliffhanger!

[Maia Soria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adivinen quien no durmió por terminar de leer... obvio yo JQJAJAJA
Son las 4:44 am en Argentina (hora divina) y yo aquí haciendo una reseña medio rara porque tiene un ojo cerrado por la falta de sueño
Bueno, amo a Penelope y el príncipe... me daba miedo pero ahora me gusta un toque jeje [19/02/22]

De los dos hermanos, aunque ambos hayan sido idiotas a Reynold le perdono todo PERO A DERRICK AGARRATE CATALINA TE AGARRO DE LOS PELOS [11/09/23]

bueno antes no dormía por leer y ahora no estudio por leer, tenía parcial a los dos días, prefería leer, estudie 4hs antes del parcial y saque 9... valió totalmente la pena te amo Penelope.

[Belle Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

The prince was always my fav 👏✨ giggles ✨🔥

[penta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Troszkę naciągane, ale ja po prostu mam do tej serii słabość, nawet jak chwilowo skupia się na Ecklesie.

[aarya · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Penelope trying her best to be punished and confined to her bedroom to avoid social obligations… deeply relatable, I fear.

[روابي · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is seriously so much fun

[Isabel Sastre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Soy fan del padre, me encanta. Creo que de los 3 es el que más me ha gustado porque es el que más me ha hecho reír y sentir cositas.

[BlaireReadsTheThings · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much messy drama. I love it 😍

[briar ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ · Rating 3 out of 5]

⋆⋆⋆¾

[Mimi · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars.

End of S3 (ch124). THEY KISSED OMFG. But also this has PLOT. THE PLOT IS PLOTTING IT UP.

Yes my wallet hurts. No I don’t regret. Yes I’m going to see if I can catch up to the latest release tonight 💀

[Courtney K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Winning over the duke is the way to go.

[Rereader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Penelope confronting Reynolds warmed my shriveled up black hole of a heart. I love her confronting all of the people who have bullied her as well as showing little known discussed facets of bullying and how victims are expected to behave. I never expected I would love this series as much as I do, but I am locked in.

[Mad Soul Child · Rating 5 out of 5]

Чертовски мало!!!!
Очень хочется прочесть все и сразу(

[Amanda [Novel Addiction] · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series. This one and The Remarried Empress... I'm obsessed. They can't come out fast enough for me.

[Izzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nie będę się rozwodzić, I'm just enjoying it.

[mikaela (spinebreaker) · Rating 5 out of 5]

apparently my type is now "winky-face, nonchalant, borderline-sociopathic killers" so that's fun

[Jess Shumaker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Screeching, im so excited for more Callisto content

[Kaldragent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nada ameinzing

[Angie 📚☕️ Costa · Rating 5 out of 5]

My soul just left my body to be with Callisto

[İrem · Rating 4 out of 5]

gerçekten çok keyif alıyorum. penelope sen bi kraliçesin

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

loved seeing penelope stand up for herself and put the stupid little brother in his place. I honestly can’t get a good read on either brother..they are still so terrible to her. glad to see her relationship with her adopted father/the duke is improving. callisto at this point just seems kinda crazy…? her knight is very puppy-dog and seems too easy to be endgame.

hope we get more of winter in the next volume!!