I picked this up on a whim, fully expecting one of those mature comics that lack plot and are basically just smut… but to my surprise, I actually really enjoyed the story. And there was no smut (in vol. 1) !

It turned out to be quite political, and wow—can the FL really hold a grudge.

At first, I didn’t hate Prince Hyacinth—not enough to justify Latrasil taking in a harem that included his own brother. But I did appreciate that she had enough sense not to wait another five years for him just so he could secure his position as emperor.

Actually, I'm still on the fence about completely hating Prince Hyacinth. I mean yeah, I don't think he's a good guy, but it's like they both can't get over each other with how they keep poking at one another.

tldr: Yes, there’s plenty of talk about harems, but this is actually a surprisingly political and intriguing story—with no smut (at least in this volume). Also has a himbo!

*full blog post scheduled for March 17th*

So intriguing and fun. I crazy dynamic intro to the characters and the story.
I love when a female character gains power and holds the standards of male leaders before them, in particular the idea of an emperor having multiple concubines in a harem.
The murder of the previous emperor adds a great overall story outside the growth and development of the harem.

Requested this because I really enjoyed other works by author unfortunately was only approved by archive date. Did not realize that I would not be allowed to read this since the email came in while I was at work.

Will have to check out on my own sometime later.

3.25 ⭐️

To be honest, this wasn’t the first time I read the series. I picked this up when I was moping about Remarried Empress being on a Hiatus and found this gem which happened to be written by the same author on Webtoon. I had my “in-love red tinted lenses” on which made me fangirl like crazy about it at the time. I had a great time reading it because hell yeah - another strong willed female lead!

But now that I’m reading it for the second time, objectively speaking I would say that it’s somewhat enjoyable but could have been better; it’s not Remarried Empress Tier.

The artwork is gorgeous! The men that are part of her harem are very distinguishable from one another and they’re pretty to look at. Our Empress is very petty, but rightfully so. Though I do wish her motivations in wanting the crown had nothing to do with heartbreak.

I also love the mystery element of the series. And her right hand man is to die for! Why can’t he be part of her harem too!?!

I haven’t read too far ahead on webtoon so I look forward to finding out all the men’s motivations in wanting to be close to the Empress as well as all how they will go about winning her favor.

What I didn’t like about the series was how it just jumped from scene to scene in such a rapid fire pace. The events leading up to her coronation were all over the place. I understand that the author tried to give us background information in a short amount of time to get to the main plot of the story but it could have been handled better. She could have started the story with her chosen as the successor of the crown and then had flashbacks here and there. I also hated the foreign prince that ended up in her harem. I hated him during my first run through as much as my current one. There’s nothing likable about him aside from his face. He may be comedic relief but it’s so hard to read through each scene when he’s in it.

Thank you Netgallery and IzePress for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

First off the art in this is beautiful and after learning that it's by the same creators of Remarried Empress I was interested in seeing what this story had to offer. Right off the bat I love that Latrasil isn't a push over when it comes to being scorned by Hyacinth. I feel often times in webtoons, manhwas, mangas, etc. tend to give a trashy man another chance before they decide to move on so seeing strong female main characters is always refreshing. I look forward to reading more because the story so far seems interesting and fun. The characters I'm most interested in are Sonnaught and Ranamun!

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!

After having her heart broken by the emperor of a foreign land, Latil vows to get a rather unusual revenge.
As newly crowned emperor Latil decrees that she wishes to have a hareem of her very own with five consorts. Miscommunication, loyalty and Betrayal are at the heart of Latils first six months in power and she must navigate both the political landscape and her heart.

Beautiful drawn in full colour what I thought was going to be a light hearted story is truelly so much more. Latil is equally powerful and feminine, her heart may have been broken but she really wants what's best for her nation. The political intrigue and plots only add to the depth of this saga elevating the drama beyond that of a basic reverse hareem romance.

I expected a volume of messy drama with a web of characters, and this manhwa DELIVERED! With various plots and personalities becoming known, I need to know more and I need the next volume now!

I really liked this start! While the title is a bit titillating, volume one doesn't feature the harem. It shows how Latil sought power after having her heart broken. As a result, she doesn't want to give it to anyone else and decides to implement her own male harem. We get introduced to the first few members of her harem, and I'm excited to see what happens, as they're each coming with their own agendas. With beautiful art, this was a great start to the series.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher. I'm not usually into revenge stories, but this one is pretty interesting. I think the main character is strong and stands up for herself, but can act a little immature at times. I'm very interested in seeing her become more independent and navigate the harem relationships. 3.5/5

This has promise, but as far as first volumes go, it didn't immediately peak my interest. If I see the second volume, I will grab it. BUT I will not be actively seeking it out. The plot took too long and the art wasn't as great as I'd like it to have been- it was very dark in my opinion. Not the worst thing, but not my favorite either.

Published by Yen Press and available December 10, 2024, Men of the Harem Vol. 1 is already out but is still up on NetGalley and I requested it not noticing the release date. Oh well. Men of the Harem is another webtoon but I was more interested in this than Viral Hit. It follows a female emperor as she solidifies her power and plans to break with tradition and gender norms and gather a male harem for herself. I enjoy polyamory and gender subversion in fiction so I was interested. The art is very nice and I think the premise will be fun to see play out in future volumes. It takes place in a fantasy world, so silly names are all over the place. Despite her weird name, I do like the main character, Latrasil, and I can't wait to see her with her harem of pretty boys.

I'm definitely seeking out the webtoon released version of it, since i really want to know what happens next. The setting is amazing, I love how our MC is not a shit eating emperor and takes a stand for herself. Now I want to know who'll become the royal consort hehe.

I got this as an arc on Netgalley and it has since come out. This comic was absolutely delightful. It wasn't sexy yet but it was funny, interesting, very intriguing and reads easily. Get into this definitely.

Princess Latrasil of Tarium had waited for Prince Hyacinth of Karisen to return and claim her as his bride. But then she learned that he had ascended to the throne and taken a duke's daughter as his empress. Attending the royal wedding as the Tarium representative and heir, Latrasil turned down an offer from Hyacinth before returning to Tarium to fight for her throne when her father died suddenly. After defeating her brother, she became Empress Latrasil of Tarium. When pushed to name a royal consort, Latrasil decided to create a harem for herself. It will be interesting to see what sorts of men who would be willing to accept this position, but that will be revealed in full in the next volume!

Thanks Netgalley and Yen Press for the chance to read this title!

Love that Webtoon is publishing these strips into books!!!

Of course I had to read the reverse harem manwha. Like duh! Do you even know me???

Loved every single character and how different they are.

The art is STUNNNNNINGGGG. The outfits??? Incredible.

10/10 would read more.

I really loved Men of the Harem! I was glad to see that all the political intrigue surrounding Latil's rise to the throne was done in a fast paced manner, oftentimes with series like this I feel they are a bit drawn out, but the pacing here was a true *chef's kiss* for me. The art is incredible and I have to say, Latil in her emperor's clothes is living in my mind rent-free. I really can't wait to read more of this story!

I received an eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The newly crowned Queen Latil is all for equality. If her predecessors and her ex boyfriend could have harems with dozens of concubines, she, too, deserves 5-6 hot guys at the very least. As a start. She worked for it, she defeated a rebellion, studied state craft, even forced herself to go to her ex's wedding as a diplomatic gesture. Now it's time for her to receive a well earned reward. But when you're the head of a country, relationships are sure to bring more headache than what a pretty face or two is worth, so how will Latil navigate her new many-pointed situationship?

A lot happens in this first volume, largely shown through a flashback spanning several years. Latil's inner monologues are precious, but she's definitely a capable ruler with a strong personality - one part humor, two parts thirst for vengeance. The story is just about to pick up when the first volume ends, so I'd definitely recommend getting at least the first two at once if you want to dive into this world of intrigue and innuendos.

The art style is rather average, but complements the story well. I have a feeling the artist's favourite character to draw is the duke's son. (Just a guess)

We have yet to see if there's an underlying conspiracy in the background or all suspicious activity can be traced back to people being jealous over each other. I'm personally looking forward to finding out more.

Oh I liked it a lot!🤍

Latil is a QUEEN, I love her, if everyone can have a harem, why can't she? So she starts with having her own harem, (mostly out of revenge for her ex) and omg, so far I really like Ranamun, I still don't know all the others, because they haven't come out yet, but for now he's my fav (physically he's very handsome😮‍💨 haha)

I got really hooked so I have to continue on webtoon haha🏃🏻‍♀️✨


Thanks Yen Press / Netgalley for the copy🤍

I loved this first volume, at first I did have to reread a few things because I wasn't sure plot points were completely explained but I got the gist pretty easily. Overall this is a very fun start to a series that I will be continuing. This might be one of my favourite in the genre and I've read a lot. This title has a bit of darkness that I think balances out the humorous moments with plot. I also think it's unique enough of a story but stays true to the genre that it will appeal to the audience.

this wasn't the best manga I've ever read or anything but it was really fun. I loved the characters and the bright art work. I will definitely be continuing this series.