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“Arrogant European prince Elian meets hardworking Dania at their parents' wedding in Greece.”
The Prince's Cactus
王子的仙人掌
7.4
4,136 rank · 5,083 readers · 49 favorites
Shoujo
Drama
Romance
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Synopsis
Arrogant European prince Elian meets hardworking Dania at their parents' wedding in Greece.
It's the 21st century already, and yet, there's still someone referred to as a "Prince"!? Born to a small European country, his mother is of royalty there. His father on the other hand, heir to prosperous European shipping industry, is a descendant of Queen Victoria. Since birth, Elian has been groomed to be the crown prince, filled with natural confidence…(Then again, he could have been born this way). To put it bluntly, he's an arrogant person. Dania, on the other hand, is a girl whose father has left her for another woman, and she has to work for a living. However, her sister gets married to Elian's father, and she attends the wedding in Greece. There she meets him for the first time... (Source: MU)
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Derived from 5 sampled reviews
6.6
/10
What 5 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 6
mode 9
σ 2.06
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.06 · split reception
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 2.40
Running avg · Aug 2010 → Apr 2026
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “The art is absolutely beautiful, and I love how the strong-willed, unconventional female lead challenges the narcissistic male lead. While the storyline is somewhat typical and the pacing is quite...”
- 9 “The breathtaking art and sharp, acerbic chemistry between the headstrong leads make this a must-read that keeps you hooked from start to finish. While the story is incredibly satisfying, the only...”
- 4 “The story offers an engaging setup for fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope, supported by a nostalgic 2000s-style shoujo art aesthetic and a refreshingly independent protagonist. However, the...”
Verbosity
Short · 60%
Medium · 40%
Long · 0%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — The Prince's Cactus begins and ends here.
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A Manhua Publication
- Format 9 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 12m approx
- Published Jan 2008 – Jan 2009
- Source Manhua media type
- Ref. BS-M5308 catalog