I find it incredibly challenging to articulate just how poorly constructed the plot is, even within the first few chapters. It seems as though the author is utterly indecisive about the story's direction, resulting in a plot that feels like a chaotic game of ping-pong. The treatment of the "ex" adds to this confusion. The female lead treats the male protagonist, the main character (MC), with shocking disrespect. On the very day meant to celebrate him—his birthday—she ditches him to run off and meet her childhood crush. What’s worse, she later rebuffs her crush’s advances, citing her commitment to her husband, only to complicate matters further by revealing that she once intended to offer him her virginity as a birthday gift. Yet, in a twist of fate, she arrives home late and inebriated, admitting that she has actually fallen for her crush.
As if this convoluted setup weren't enough, the story takes a nosedive into one of the most clichéd tropes imaginable: amnesia. The heroine loses her memory and, under the dubious influence of her mother and her crush, is convinced that her husband is nothing more than a loser. Thus, she begins to pursue her crush again, and this narrative turn strikes me as egregiously messy and poorly written. At this point, I find myself completely disengaged from the story. The author has done nothing to render the female lead compelling, and her decisions make little to no sense. Despite professing her love for her husband, she spends his entire birthday getting drunk with another guy. This isn't just implied; it's explicitly conveyed through her internal monologue.
The narrative has descended into a confusing tangle of clichés, leaving the reader uncertain about how to feel toward her character. Are we supposed to view her as a flawed human being or feel sympathy for her plight? Should we hope for a reconciliation between her and the MC, or question the morality of such a reunion? If she doesn't end up back with the MC, it feels as though the author has set her up as a victim manipulated by others. Conversely, if they do end up together, it feels unjust given her appalling treatment of him. The dilemma is unsettling, especially when the "heroine" lacks agency and logical reasoning in her actions.
As an update, I decided to skip ahead to later chapters to ascertain how the story develops, and regrettably, it doesn’t improve. If anything, it only reinforces my initial concerns. The writing continues to disappoint, leading me to question whether the characters will ever find redemption or if the narrative will remain stuck in this frustrating loop of poor choices and character indecision.
