The Lady and the Lion - Recommendations

Alt titles: Di Ao Duo Zhi Ge, The Song of Theodor

The Lady and the Lion

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Caught by the Villain

Caught by the Villain

A lifetime as a fencing prodigy prepared Eunha for her new role as Selena Evan, novel side character and daughter of a renowned swordsman. Life isn't actually so bad after being sucked into a fictional world, but she’s doomed to meet an untimely death if she can't escape the clutches of the villainous Prince Ignus. When Selena's twin brother, Celestine, runs away before his military conscription, she has no choice but to enlist under his name to avoid getting her entire family executed. But hiding her identity won’t be so easy once Ignus takes note of her impressive sword skills and sets his sights on turning “Sir Celestine” into his top henchman. With the threat of execution looming over her head, can Selena avoid getting caught by the villain?

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ventisity ventisity says...

both mc are women who has to act as their brother in order to survive. While the mc caught by the villain has her past memories and in the song of theodor has not, both mcs are skilled in fighting and is smart. 

Star17226 Star17226 says...

I read both and really enjoyed them. The female leads both become the replacement for their twin brothers.

AthyFairy AthyFairy says...

both Fl go under disguise as male

ML doesn't know FL is a girl

if you like reading gender bender

Basara

Basara

In a post-apocalyptic Japan where nothing but desert spans the horizon, prophecy tells of an unborn child named Tatara who will restore abundance and wealth to the land. Tatara is born in the small village of Byakko, alongside a twin sister Sasara; but after the Red King sends an army and kills the boy, it's up to Sasara to secretly take his role and live as Tatara. Now, she must defeat the Emperor and his four sons to give the land back to the people, but she also finds herself falling in love with Shuri, a mysterious man from a hot spring she visits. Can Sasara bring hope back to her people?

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juliad275 juliad275 says...

Slight spoilers 

Both are about a girl who has to take over for her twin brother in political affairs for her country. Both also show her falling in love with someone who opposes her faction. Both take a very different take on the subject but follow these basic premises. With Lady and the Lion having them fall in love before political strife and Basara during the conflict. Both are really great reads. Although Basara is more of a mature read from what I have read so far so keep that in mind if you plan to read it. 

The Sultan's Love

The Sultan's Love

For eleven years, Sayeh has resided in the sultan’s harem, staying out of sight and doing her best to avoid attracting any attention. All that changes when one night, she happens across the sultan’s path and is called to his bedchamber… But just when all seems lost for Sayeh, news of a sudden revolt by the ninth prince, Kainer, rocks the palace. Under Kainer’s rule, all the other women are set free from the harem, and Sayeh hopes that her freedom may finally be within reach as well. Instead, the newly crowned sultan pays her a personal visit, expressing feelings for Sayeh that she never could've imagined. But does Kainer’s love offer her salvation or ruin…?

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AthyFairy AthyFairy says...

Both have some smut elements and a tan ML, similar vibes

the lady and the lion/song of theodore is much longer story 

Light and Shadow

Light and Shadow

It’s a rude insult when lowly and headstrong servant Edna comes to marry Duke Eli, instead of the noble daughter he expected. But the ambitious maid hides an even bigger secret behind her obvious ruse – one that could change the kingdom’s very history. Can the two find freedom, redemption – and love – without drawing their swords on each other?

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AthyFairy AthyFairy says...

Both have fl/ml working together to resolve bigger issue to protect their kingdom/territory and a love plotline along the way

if you like manga with a plot to follow both have similar vibes

Marriage and Sword

Marriage and Sword

After my family fell on hard times, I, Hergenes Targael, disguised myself as a male mercenary named Herge to make money. Along the way, I rescued and met Shaun Kyroxus, a formidable ally who I abruptly left when I was needed back home. Sometime later, I am now part of an arranged marriage with none other than... Shaun?! He’s dying to see Herge again, and it’s only a matter of time before he finds out! I'm not sure if this marriage will work out, and what do I do when he finds out?!

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AthyFairy AthyFairy says...

Fl has two identities 

The second identity is male and ml suspects they are same person but hard to confirm

Amina of the Lamp

Amina of the Lamp

Amina, one of the last wizards, loses her loved ones when her palace comes under attack. Trying to turn back time to save them, she gets stuck inside a lamp. 300 years later, Jakard, a military commander, wakes her up. He has three wishes before Amina returns to the lamp. What will he wish for?

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AthyFairy AthyFairy says...

The time setting and how people dress are really similar

If you like long political plots with a bit of romance 

Both are more plot driven than just clique romance

Both fl are strong characters who want to protect their country

Both ml are also dark skin which is kind of rare in manga these days

Finding Camellia

Finding Camellia

Camellia was just 12 when she was taken away from her mother in the slums and forced to live as the son of an aristocratic family. But under the layers of secrets and lies, she never forgets. She continues to struggle to be her true self again, to reclaim the life of Camellia.

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AthyFairy AthyFairy says...

Both fl have to be in a male disguise to take over an important role

both fl have blonde hair

both ML are confused/trying to figure out if FL is a female or really a male

My Fair Footman

My Fair Footman

All’s fair in love and war… If you are who you say you are. Meet Avery, the Earl of Baenbowie’s footman. By day, he attends to the household, running errands for the Earl and being teased endlessly by him, too. By night, Avery dreams of the day she can stop pretending to be a boy and finally be the girl under her short haircut and men’s waistcoat. But as her feelings for the Earl keep growing and the Crowned Prince is suspicious of her secret, will she make it to her 18th birthday unscathed?

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AthyFairy AthyFairy says...

both Fl disguise as male

if you like gender bender manga

you'd enjoy either

both ML are hot

Golden Time (Ryu Hyang)

Golden Time (Ryu Hyang)

The hit series “Light and Shadow” continues with “Golden Time,” a new adventure that follows Alex, the eldest son of Duchess Edna and Duke Eli, as he sets out to experience the world on his own. While gathering his travel companions, Alex feels strangely drawn to a shabby young boy named Kenny, not realizing that they’ve met before. That’s because Kenny is actually Yessica Solveg, the second princess of the Kingdom of Northian… and fiancée to their future king, the violent Duke Frederick. With her identity hidden, the two royals form a bond. But when budding love could ignite the flames of war, will this reunion cause more pain than bliss?

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AthyFairy AthyFairy says...

if you like to read plot where FL disguise as ML and hangs around ML 

FL likes ML from the beginning

The Golden Forest

The Golden Forest

Don't forget. You owe me a life, and you promised to be mine." Reniae was blessed with the ability to charm men by the goddess Inanna. But for her, it feels more like a curse. After being taken as a slave to the Golden Forest, she flees to the Northland where she finds Kun... and saves his life.

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AthyFairy AthyFairy says...

If you like a well thought out romance plot, its really interesting enough for you to keep reading not like some predictable clique

if you like the plotline of one, you will like the other manga too