# WebtoonLib — The Villainess Turns the Hourglass #12

## Series
- title: The Villainess Turns the Hourglass
- slug: the-villainess-turns-the-hourglass-374619

## Chapter
- number: 12
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
Reader commentary focuses on Mielle's escalating villainy, with many expressing shock and satisfaction over her attempt to assassinate Aria at such a young age. This act solidifies her image as an unpitiable antagonist, and fans revel in her subsequent suffering. A significant point of praise is directed toward Aria's mother, who is lauded as a cunning "shit stirrer" and a perfect ally, forming a "W duo" with her daughter. Readers celebrate Aria's strategic and "messy" nature, particularly her deliberate creation of misunderstandings, viewing it as a refreshing subversion of a common trope. While most cheer for Aria's schemes, there is recurring sympathy for Oscar, who is seen as an innocent "cinnamon roll" being used as a pawn. A minority of readers question Aria's own morality, suggesting she is becoming paranoid and self-obsessed, using people for her revenge in a way that mirrors Mielle. Some also express impatience with the pacing, finding the "childish competition" to be dragging and wishing for the characters to age up. Overall, the dynamic between Aria and her mother, the satisfying revenge plot, and the beautiful art are highly praised.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Reader commentary focuses on Mielle's escalating villainy, with many expressing shock and satisfaction over her attempt to assassinate Aria at such a young age.

### Spoiler summary
Reader commentary focuses on Mielle's escalating villainy, with many expressing shock and satisfaction over her attempt to assassinate Aria at such a young age. This act solidifies her image as an unpitiable antagonist, and fans revel in her subsequent suffering. A significant point of praise is directed toward Aria's mother, who is lauded as a cunning "shit stirrer" and a perfect ally, forming a "W duo" with her daughter. Readers celebrate Aria's strategic and "messy" nature, particularly her deliberate creation of misunderstandings, viewing it as a refreshing subversion of a common trope. While most cheer for Aria's schemes, there is recurring sympathy for Oscar, who is seen as an innocent "cinnamon roll" being used as a pawn. A minority of readers question Aria's own morality, suggesting she is becoming paranoid and self-obsessed, using people for her revenge in a way that mirrors Mielle. Some also express impatience with the pacing, finding the "childish competition" to be dragging and wishing for the characters to age up. Overall, the dynamic between Aria and her mother, the satisfying revenge plot, and the beautiful art are highly praised.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Villainess Turns the Hourglass #12](/series/the-villainess-turns-the-hourglass-374619/chapter-12)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-villainess-turns-the-hourglass-374619

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