A Talented Maid - Reviews

I didn't really see the point in this manga after about 10 chapters. It became a repeating cycle of events where the main character had a dream, a terrible problem arises and then they are able to dues ex machine away the problem using her new talents. The plot seemed somewhat intesesting and I wanted to read more about that but they kept putting it aside to stroke the FL ego. I just didn't enjoy reading the story from her point of view. 😓

Tho the art was amazing.

Read up to chapter 47

The main reason I'm writing this review is the same reason I'm dropping the manga. 

In all fairness, it started out quite well. The main character's personality and motivation were shown early on. The premise of a maid with a theoretical infinite skill tree was interesting, but it did get repetitive.

Marie was set up as a kind-hearted yet incapable character that wishes that she could do more for others. While this can hinder greater character development I expected it in this type of story. Though she is a Mary Sue character, the author never led us to believe otherwise. Not to mention her motivation to leave the palace helped keep the story interesting for a period. 

However, I've reached the part of the story where the romance is developing and personality is important. Regrettably, none of the main characters has a personality. The male lead is cold and mysterious but has a soft spot for Marie, and only wears a mask to cause misunderstandings. The second male is warm but tragic and likes the MC but isn't even hinted at having a chance. The potential third male lead is introduced and promptly shelved off for a later conflict. 

Marie personal skills seem to only be baking which is only useful to raise the affections of the male leads, and she never does anything creative with her magically granted abilities after their single-use scenario has passed and we know she can because she can still play the piano well and serve good tea after the initial use!

The part that really annoyed me was the author's depiction of Arabic people and Islam. While I understand that the characters attitudes towards the Arabs may have been historically accurate, the author themselves has not framed the story to show they disagree with it. The only thing the main character has going for her is her 'kind personality' so, historically accurate or not, being racist just breaks the story.

Normally, I could look past it as things and often people are rarely mentioned past their single-use scenarios. But this is when the romance starts to pick up and the lack of personality becomes apparent. With her only goal becoming less important to her (any tension of which was ruined for us early on with the male lead saying he wouldn't kill her), and her only personality trait sullied there really isn't a reason to keep reading.

I love it just amazing.

Can we just talk about how nice the pacing is? it felt just right and human. the MC reactions, actions, hesitation and her thinking process are very well done and relatable. I found myself reading chapter after chapter with taking a break. the art is gorgeous; I loved the attention to the eyes and the expressions the characters felt real and the MC has kind features not overly pretty but of a beautiful look that fits her kind personality that is heavily shown in the manhwa. lastly, the plot idea is fresh and unique I feel like I won't read anything like this in a while which I enjoyed a lot.

The story is original and the character development is great. The main female lead is kind and does things for the sake of others making me strongly root for her in every situation. The male lead is misunderstood wanting only the best for his subjects and I'm rooting for him too. Overall, this story is defiantly one you should pick up if you looking for an interesting plot with a kind female lead. I'm so excited to see where this goes next!

This is shoujo done right. Nothing is too forceful or heavy drama focused. The story just unravels smoothly. The protagonist is lovely and so far none of the other characters are cringe or act in a bad way. I really love this one.