👥 Creators: Macherie / Cierra (Art)

📚 Chapters: 148 main story (completed)

✅ Status: Completed, side stories on hiatus

🎯 Genre Tags: Manhwa, Josei (W), Drama, Romance, Historical, Full Color

🕯️ Beatrice Summary

As the last princess of Elpasa, Beatrice is stripped of her crown and captured as a war prisoner by the very man who destroyed her home; Duke Alexander. Forced to survive under the new name Chloe, she conceals her identity and begins working as a servant under the ruthless general who once ordered her death. But beneath the hatred, a hidden respect begins to form, rooted in her quiet intelligence and strength. As the political web tightens, so do their fates.

Beatrice is a classic enemies-to-lovers setup drenched in trauma, guilt, and redemption. It explores how people on opposite sides of war can build something meaningful—slowly, painfully, and imperfectly.

📉 What You Need to Know Going In

First off, the manhwa adaptation of Beatrice makes several improvements compared to the original novel—especially in the early chapters. One notable scene involving a minor princess was significantly altered for the better. The manhwa removes unnecessary vulgarity and provides a more respectful version that clears up many online misconceptions. Contrary to rumors, there is no gangr*pe or r*pe scene in the manhwa or novel. These claims have been confirmed false by Korean readers and fans familiar with both versions.

Alexander (the ML) is aggressive, but his manhwa counterpart is much more composed and respectful than in the novel. Chloe, the FL, is a former war prisoner and slave, but ironically, she finds more freedom in that status than in her former life. Her background includes abuse and betrayal from family and spouse, so her journey is about reclaiming herself—not romanticizing her position.

There’s also a key point that Chloe is older than Alex by one year and is the one who gradually gains control of her story. She’s intelligent, resourceful, and yes—a bit of a pervert, which makes their dynamic more interesting. The manhwa addresses both FL and ML’s trauma and showcases how they heal through each other. Their relationship is not built on perfection, but on realism and mutual transformation.

And yes—this series also stands out for being one of the few straight historical manhwas with visible LGBTQ+ representation. It’s a breath of fresh air in the genre.

🌹 Pros & Cons

🎭 Final Thoughts

Beatrice is not a feel-good fantasy—it’s a slow recovery arc for two wounded people. While the pacing is inconsistent and the story often wanders, the payoff is emotionally rich if you stick with it. Alexander is not a swoon-worthy ML from the start, and Chloe is not your typical overpowered reincarnated heroine. But together, they evolve.

This is a manhwa best consumed in large chunks, not chapter-by-chapter. If you’re in the mood for a slow-burn, character-driven romance with real stakes and imperfect healing, then Beatrice is worth your time.

🎯 Final Rating: 7.5/10 — A flawed but meaningful historical romance with incredible emotional payoff and surprising depth.