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Villains Are Destined to Die (novel), Vol. 1
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When a college student with a tragic past picks up the reverse harem video game Daughter of the Duke's Super Love Project, she immediately sees herself in one of the characters. Not the adored heroine of easy mode, Ivonne, no—but the protagonist of hard mode, misunderstood...
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Description
When a college student with a tragic past picks up the reverse harem video game Daughter of the Duke's Super Love Project, she immediately sees herself in one of the characters. Not the adored heroine of easy mode, Ivonne, no—but the protagonist of hard mode, misunderstood villain, Penelope.
Little did she know that she'd go to sleep playing the story... and wake up in Penelope's body! The only way to escape the game world? Charm one of the love interests and reach his good ending.
But with affection meters starting in the negatives and the inability to speak without choosing from pre-selected dialogue, it quickly becomes clear that a single wrong move means her demise—and this villain might just be destined to die!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798400903557
Publisher: Ize Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 September 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Ize Press
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 399g
Pages: 240
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Villains Are Destined to Die (novel), Vol. 2
The Hunt is on, and Penelope is joining the fray! With crossbow in hand and a devil-may-care attitude on lock, the daughter of the duke struts off to confront anything in her way, be it maniacal love interests, conniving countesses, or game for the tournament. So... why does it feel like she's the one who's prey? When fate sends assassins...Paperback$4600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 1
Playing Daughter of the Duke's Super Love Project as the easy mode heroine, Ivonne, makes charming the male characters a breeze. But once you switch to hard mode and step into the shoes of Penelope, the misunderstood villain, it's nearly impossible to even stay alive! So imagine the shock of suddenly waking up in Penelope's body—you know right away that...Paperback$5300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 2
Penelope's fate is looking grim, but she's got a plan: sneak out, rescue Eckles, and secure herself a one-way ticket out of death. The problem with making the seemingly docile boy her all-in love interest? He's a lot more dangerous than she expected! A single bad hand means she'll go bust, and Penelope quickly realises she needs a backup plan—that...Paperback$5300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 3
I don't want to live like this either, only ever being despised. Life in hard mode for villain Penelope Eckhart means with every step forward, she's shoved five steps back. Just when things seem to be stabilising between her and the brothers, she finds herself coming to blows with Reynold, who insists on dredging up the past—an affront Penelope refuses...Paperback$5300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 5
Your eyes, my lady, are only filled with sorrow, never joy. Penelope and Callisto safely escaped the assassins, but the danger is far from over. The crown prince has been left in mortal peril, and Penelope is standing trial for attempted murder?! Accused of attacking seven nobles during the Hunt, she faces a court proceeding that, in actuality, is nothing...Paperback$5300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 6
Following the conditions of a contract between herself and Winter, Penelope is once again leaving the duchy! She joins the marquis for volunteer work in a war-stricken nation, and while their time there is hectic, the two are able to grab a moment alone at the seaside. But the couple's peace is shattered when they learn sorcerer children have been...Paperback$5300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 7
Villains Are Destined to Die is a fantasy romance that stands out as one of the top series on the webcomic app Tapas.Paperback$5300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 8
Painstaking efforts, near-death experiences, unrequitable feelings—everything Penelope has worked for comes crashing down in an instant upon the return of Ivonne, the true daughter of House Eckhart. The one to blame? Eckles, the very man Penelope was betting her survival and escape on. But when she goes to confront him for his betrayal, not only is she hit by a...Paperback$5300Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
Villains Are Destined to Die (novel), Vol. 3
With the love interests' affection meters now sealed behind ominous locks, Penelope is on high alert for any and every opportunity to maintain her grasp of control over her escape plans. So when Winter reaches out on guild duties, hoping to sign a contract with her, Penelope swoops at the chance. The problem? One of his conditions for their deal...Paperback$4600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
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Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 9
The moment poison touched her lips, Penelope was destined to fall. But rather than the warm embrace of death she expected, what meets her is a cold limbo. With Penelope unable to awake, the love interests find themselves divided: some accusatory, some protective, and a certain crown prince hell-bent on finding the one who did this to the duke's daughter...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableOut 20 Oct 2026Pre-order -
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol. 4
When I'm with you, there's truly never a dull moment. The Hunt is on! Penelope heads off to the small-game area in hopes of finding a present for Eckles, only to run into a hostile bear! Armed with desperation and a crossbow, Penelope holds it off, until Callisto unexpectedly comes to her rescue. Despite his heroism, Penelope wants nothing but...PaperbackSold Out
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