Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court (Manga) Vol. 1

Prepare for swirling court intrigue in this magical "trading places" tale of maidens competing for the crown--and don't miss the award-winning original light novels, also from Seven Seas!

As the crown prince's favored maiden at court, Kou Reirin's future as the next empress is all but assured. That is, until her rival Shu Keigetsu, the court's "sewer rat," pushes her over a balcony! Reirin survives, but wakes up in Keigetsu's body! Turns out, Keigetsu has used magic to swap bodies with Reirin in order to steal her position at court. After being sickly her whole life, Reirin is determined to use this new body to turn things around. She won't let anything stop her, not even her impending execution!


About the Author
Satsuki Nakamura is a Japanese writer who has penned multiple series, most notably the Though I Am an Inept Villainess light novels and manga.

Ei Ohitsuji is a Japanese artist who has illustrated multiple manga, including the manga version of Though I Am an Inept Villainess.

Kana Yuki is a Japanese designer and illustrator who has worked on numerous novels, manga, and games, including Though I Am an Inept Villainess, I'll Never Set Foot in That House Again!, and the mobile game Icchibanketsu -ONLINE-.