I appreciate drama and political intrigue and all of the the crime type of stuff and toxic family dynamics. These are elements I really find interesting to read about. Everything that I write always has some sort of family drama so I guess I have a strong interest in those types of stories. So Im very glad that I was pushed to start Roxana even though it was more of an inquiry about who Deon was... that part is a long story. I was really sucked into the world of Roxana. Our protagonist has become Roxana Agrece a child of a large crime family. Ever since her beloved older brother died shes been bent on securing her own survival. But first she needs to ensure that the protagonist doesnt enact her own revenge on the Agreces who kidnapped her brother and tortured him to death. And to do that she needs to keep him alive and out of the violent clutches of the criminals she calls her family. I really found the world of Roxana more compelling than most otome isekai settings. It felt dark and treacherous with none of the major families being truly good. Everyone and everything is twisted. The Agreces are truly horrible and inhumane people yet you cant look away from their malevolent deeds and terrifying behavior. You want to watch Roxana escape her familys clutches and you want to see what becomes of this family of literal psychopaths. Roxana herself doesnt feel like a reincarnation aside from her knowledge about being in a novel. She truly does feel like a child of the Agreces since she is ruthless dangerous and a bit crazy. However she has the humanity her family lacks even if it isnt always apparent or visible. She is not what I would call a good person. Roxana is definitely a villainess. Yet most of her behavior is a mask hiding her true feelings of disgust and hatred for the Agreces. Cassis Pedelian is the only one who sees through Roxanas facade and one of the few people who can see her vulnerabilities. He know she is solely reliant on herself and unable to ask anyone for help. He is a kind person and easily one of the best people in the story. Despite his fear and distrust of Roxana he really cares for her since he sees the vulnerable person she really is. The Agreces are literal psychopaths. We have Lante her heartless mobbosstype father who would rather kill his children than have them fail to live up to his ruthlessness. He has many wives most prominently Maria and Sierra. Maria disgusts me. She smiles as he brutally murders her maids and maims people turning them into prisoners and puppets. Sierra on the other hand is worshipful of Lante yet she is filled with regret over what happened to her son and wants to avoid the same thing happening to Roxana. The other children include Deon the heartless sadist who seems to have feelings for his halfsister Roxana yet he enjoys torturing her. Hes their fathers favorite. Jeremy the brother who causes all the chaos in the original novel whos childish and cruel. He is loyal to Roxana and is done being tortured by the family. Fontaine is lustful incestuous and easy to manipulate do to his rage and jealousy. Charlotte is a bratty child who has to have her way to torture as she pleases. And finally Griselda who can be swayed with anything that amuses her. Roxana has gorgeous art. Roxana herself is beautifully drawn and she has beautiful outfits. All of the characters have stunning designs that suit them from Jeremy and Charlottes spoiled rich child outfits and designs that scream impudence to Deons sleek ninjalike apparel which makes him appear even more ominous. This is a fantastic story which I wholeheartedly recommend. I think it shows potential to be a masterpiece if it is ever continued the authors health issues may prevent the story being completed and I hope she makes the choice that is best for her and that she gets a lot of rest. Even if it gets axed I think its at a good stopping point where it wouldnt be super awkward. Its truly an enjoyable series and I can see why its so loved.