“Spoiled heiress Serena rebels in loveless marriage, juggling obedient lover and suddenly changed husband while fighting for family hotel.”
Serena
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Synopsis
Spoiled heiress Serena rebels in loveless marriage, juggling obedient lover and suddenly changed husband while fighting for family hotel.
All the dark, offensive rumors about Serena Serenity ring true; her body is too thin and frail, her behavior is insolent, and she feels suffocated in her marriage. Despite this, Serena loses little sleep over the truth. As the sole heir to the elite Serenity Hotel, Serena married influential businessman Eiser Leinz Grayan to salvage her family's sinking legacy. But their union is merely her grandmother's wish, for Serena never wanted to marry a stranger she does not love. Serena develops a childish and stubborn personality, feeling betrayed by her grandmother and repulsed by her husband. As a final act of rebellion, Serena brings in Frederick Bloom—a gorgeous and obedient man who fulfills her every desire—and shamelessly flaunts him among the aristocrats. Although Serena deeply values the hotel and hopes to drive out Eiser, she is clueless when it comes to business. However, a sudden change in Eiser's attitude forces her to grow up, trapping her in a difficult position between her gentle lover and her uncompromising husband.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 4 sampled reviews
What 4 readers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 1.09 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 1.75
Running avg · May 2023 → Nov 2024
- 10 “The plot and art are both perfect 10s, making this manhwa an absolute must-read. While the slow-burn pacing and frequent cliffhangers can be frustrating, the payoff is undeniably worth the wait. I...”
- 7 “The series features beautiful art, an unpredictable plot, and excellent, non-stereotypical representation of people of color. While the initial characterization felt flawed and unlikeable, the...”
- 9 “This work features exquisite art, a compelling hotel-centered plot, and believable characters whose growth and intense sexual tension make for an engaging experience. While the protagonist begins...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Serena begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Published Oct 2022 – ongoing
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M67143 catalog