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“Noble Sylph dreams of becoming a librarian, defying her arranged marriage and royal destiny through books.”
Even Monsters Like Fairytales
捨て悪役令嬢は怪物にお伽噺を語る
7.85
1,265 rank · 3,070 readers · 36 favorites
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Synopsis
Noble Sylph dreams of becoming a librarian, defying her arranged marriage and royal destiny through books.
Hailing from a ducal family, Sylph Biebel has a duty to marry Prince Mikhail Luxborn and someday rule the nation. But Sylph dreams of becoming a librarian, an impossible goal for a lady of her station. Yearning for the freedom her beloved books provide, she often sneaks into the royal library, posing as a commoner. There, Sylph befriends Kanna Copierne, a fellow bookworm who shares her passion for literature. Their friendship blossoms over their mutual love of stories, though both harbor secrets about their true identities. As Sylph navigates the rigid expectations of noble life and her predetermined future, she finds herself drawn to the world of books and the freedom they represent. But when circumstances take a dramatic turn, Sylph's path leads her beyond the palace walls into an unexpected journey where she might discover that even a lady bound by duty can write her own story.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 3 sampled reviews
9.3
/10
What 3 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 10
mode 10
σ 0.94
Agreement
Strong agreement
σ 0.94 · scores cluster tight
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 0.67
Running avg · Oct 2023 → May 2025
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “This manga is a masterpiece featuring gorgeous, gritty art and deeply flawed, compelling characters that elevate the narrative. While the opening feels quite cliché, this familiarity actually...”
- 10 “The protagonist’s refreshing lack of resentment and her focus on living her best life after betrayal makes this a standout read, perfectly complemented by a fittingly creepy art style. There are no...”
- 8 “This manga is a breath of fresh air in a saturated genre, boasting exceptional art, worldbuilding, and a deep, psychological exploration of the consequences inherent in traditional villainess...”
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Short · 100%
Medium · 0%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Even Monsters Like Fairytales begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 34 × 6 ch × vol
- Total read 4h 32m approx
- Published Nov 2021 – Sep 2025
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M71348 catalog