Reborn as My Love Rival’s Wife

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There once was a very popular question on the internet:

If one morning, you woke up and realized that your gender had changed, what would be your first reaction?

And someone on the internet had famously responded:

First, give your bros a good time!

Su Jian remembered that when he saw this reply, he had slapped the table to express his admiration. What a good bro! Such loyalty!

But now that he actually encountered this strange situation himself, he could only feel an extremely ball-breaking alarm, shocked grief, and frightened anger. F**k your mom! Ah, f**k! F**k it!

Oh, a correction. The above is grammatically incorrect. After all, poor Classmate Su Jian doesn’t have balls anymore.

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重生成为情敌妻
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03/17/19 Snowy Codex ss 11 (end)
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Vjha
Vjha rated it
October 9, 2020
Status: Completed
MC is driving force of the story. (MC refers to himself as "he" throughout the story although he turned into a "she" in the start of the story, so I am going to continue referring to him as "he".) He adds a lot of humor to the story and really sets the pace. He is kind of oblivious, yet at the same time shamelessly uses his feminine wiles (teary eyes, soft voice) to get what he wants. I think one of the things I liked most is that despite ML... more>> having a past unrequited love, he lets himself fall in love without the usual (and frankly annoying, especially when they aren't well-written) internal conflicts. I really like the extras about MC reuniting with his family from his first life. MC's brother from the first life really deserved it. As someone with siblings, I know I would have been heartbroken if (god forbid) I went through what the MC's brother did. So, I am really glad that MC's bro also got a happy ending. <<less
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DannyH
DannyH rated it
March 3, 2017
Status: Completed
If you're looking for a cute fluffy story with gender bending as the main theme but not without drama or serious romance and some consummating actions as the fruit of love, this is for you. This is one of the rare gender-bender series that I consider the character development is very realistic, the other one is the The Promotion Record of A Crown Princess. It is probably because of the modern settings that we are already used to.
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The extra story feels a little bit out of place, but not overly so

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everflow
everflow rated it
August 18, 2021
Status: Completed
i LAUGHED out loud. So many times!! This is such a gem, def one of the best webnovels i've ever read. Hilarious. And the gender-bender aspect was really interesting!
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itslorenjoy
itslorenjoy
October 4, 2020
Status: Completed
THIS IS SOOO GOOOD. A rare gem and a masterpeice. There's some error here and there but overall its solid (especially the plot and the characters). WORTH READING! Soo glad I tried reading this one because honestly, THE COVER PHOTO OF THE STORY SUCKS sorry not sorry HAHHAHAHA LITERALLY omaygod can someone edit the story's poster???!!! Btw, I really love this story and this one is one of my favorite novel in terms on genre of 'Gender Bender'
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ichiberry15
ichiberry15 rated it
August 19, 2020
Status: Completed
I really am not a fan of the gender-bender genre. Sure, I enjoy stories where the MC disguises as a man (either because of obligation, or simply for concenience) very much. I like the ones where the MC behaves like a strong manly man too. I am actually a huge fan of these tropes! It creates very interesting (though cliché) situations. It's fun when the ML is unaware the MC is actually a woman, or when he is aware but hides it from her, or even when they both know... more>> the truth but have to hide it from others. It also creates several opportunities for the couple to have heart-throbbing moments together and develop their relationship.

While I truly like this trope, I don't like it very much when the main character actually changes his/her gender. It's kind of hard to sympathize with their change of heart, or adapting to their situation. I don't like yaoi/yuri either because I simply like reading heart-warming and fluffy romance stories with straight couples. So I was simply reading this to have fun with funny characters and slapstick comedy, not expecting much in the romance aspect. It surprisingly exceeded my expectations, and it was a much cuter and fluffier romance story than I imagined. While I like it when the MC is shy and dense, I like it when she is blunt and headstrong too! And it was very fun to read the monologues of this pe*verted, lively, blunt and hilarious fe (?) male lead. While I still had a hard time accepting his change of s*xual orientation, his sincerity, and the naivety and pure love of the ML made me forget it startlingly fast! Their intimate actions are really cute, and I can't help adoring the ML for his affection and devotion. The development of their relationship is just ideal paced and I am very satisfied with their hilarious and passionate interaction. While it was really hard for me to get in terms with the truth that the MC was actually a man in heart, I guess his quick adaptation was convincing enough to help me digest it. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a fun, quick, light-hearted and lovely romance, whether you originally like gender-bender or not.

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Throughout the whole story, I had two simple anticipations. One of them was Su Jian's reunion with his family, and I was more than happy to read it come true with the side stories! My only regret is that Su Jian didn't tell An Yize about his rebirth, even at the end. I really anticipated that very much but sadly it didn't happen. I think An Yize would gladly accept the truth, contrary to Su Jian's fears. And their relationship would be more solid, without misunderstandings nor regrets. Even though Su Jie said it was OK for a husband and wife to have one or two secrets, I still can't help thinking such a heavy truth shouldn't be kept hidden from one's spouse, no matter how hard it is to tell. It feels very incomplete when the story ends without An Yize ever learning the truth! Ugh, I just have to bear with my frustration and move on to a new story.

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Qsxwdcefv
Qsxwdcefv rated it
July 7, 2020
Status: Completed
This is my first review on this website so I'll keep it simple and free of spoilers.

As an avid reader of Gender Bender stories, I've come across many stories where the "male" lead wakes up one day only to find that they are now the female lead. Unfortunately, many stories fail to expand on this concept in a way that is intriguing and sometimes the reader even questions why there is even the gender bender tag as there is virtually no difference if the "male" lead was originally female.

Reborn as... more>> My Love Rival’s Wife stands out among other stories using a similar concept as it approaches this idea in a fascinating way while providing plenty of comical moments for readers to enjoy. Do not be mistaken, it is lighthearted and humorous for the most part, but the parts where the main female lead Su Jian experiences a dilemma within due to the difference between (his? Her? Let's go with his) his former gender and his current gender is written quite realistically for a character that has lived nearly 30 years as a normal male.

Apart from the Gender Bender aspects, the jokes and the romance are also worth mentioning as well. You might find yourself rolling on the floor laughing while reading one chapter and then squealing like a little girl in another. It's all thanks to the beautiful relationship of and the interesting interactions between Su Jian and the male lead An Yize.

Apart from that, the translator does a wonderful job. There are very few (if any) errors to be found and the translator manages to capture the character of Su Jian perfectly through her thoughts and dialogue despite the work being translated and there are always explanations for references that add to the experience.

One of the downsides that I can think of is that the plot itself isn't exactly exciting or filled with drama so it might bore some people out (I admit I was slightly bored around halfway through so I'm guilty of this too hehe but I'm glad I finished it) though I think it's more than made up for by the other aspects.

If I had to give a lay out for the rating then:

Story/Plot: 4.5/5

Characters: 5/5

Humor: 5/5

Romance: 5/5

Translator: 5/5

Overall: 4.9/5.0

Wow this ended up much longer than I intended. Anyway, give it a chance and I assure you, you won't regret it! Even if you are not really into Gender Bender stuff, I think this one is interesting enough to give it a try even so (think of it as an introduction to a new genre or something like that) Of course, I'm not forcing you to read it. This is just my honest opinion. <<less
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misa3012
misa3012 rated it
May 16, 2018
Status: c59
I don't know how I end up here. I don't like romance nor gender bender. But it is sweet and fluffy, loads of hilarious misunderstanding and a lot of pampering.

But it gets repeated and I got tired of MC dumbness. Also, they're married for half a year, sleep together for a few months, and the ML loves the MC, so why haven't the ML *ahem* done what he should have done? I really doubt his *ahem* ability. And if you start the "he wants to cherish her and make her... more>> loves him" conversation then I just say it is flat out unrealistic. But the ML is already unreal anyway... <<less
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lumiere
lumiere rated it
September 10, 2016
Status: c2
I really like it!! The MC is so funny and the situation he's in is simply hilarious! I can already tell that the next chapters are gonna be very funny ♥ ♥.

The translation is very good, and the two chapters are well structured. So I really recommend it, even thought I hope for the release to be much faster! Thank you very much for translating such a promising novel
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Nelle
Nelle rated it
December 13, 2021
Status: Completed
I usually avoid Gender Bender novels as what happens in trope usually gets so repetitive. However, this novel is not boring at all and was not like other GB novels. It's good comedy and great romance. I especially like how we got a good chunk of MC having a dilemma with his gender identity and sexuality. The author did well at portraying his struggles. The romance is heartwarming and does not bore you.

I would definitely recommend this for others. It's a good fluff!
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BillionJellyfish
BillionJellyfish rated it
July 6, 2019
Status: Completed
The MC is unique, funny, and rational.

The ML is handsome, wealthy, and caring.

The side characters are interesting and relatable.

The only problem I have is:

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When the MC was drunk, the ML took advantage of the MC and deceived the MC into believing that they had s*x when in actuality they did not. I just really don't like manipulative MLs that create misunderstandings for the MCs. Even though I know the MC lowkey likes the ML too, the way the ML had to deceive the MC about sleeping together with him in order to make the MC feel guilty and stay with the ML feels cheap and disgusting. I don't know about any of y'all, but if ya can stand a slightly manipulative ML, then go for it. The story and translation is really good, but I just really couldn't stomach the ML's scheme to deceive the MC near the end, so that's why I subtracted 1 star. Everything was going well till the author tried to get the MC and ML together. I think the author could have used a better idea to make the MC confess to the ML or something instead of having ML play the guilt trap onto the MC and the typical drug aphrodisiac cliché. Besides the guilt, the MC was also drugged by someone and the ML happened to save him in time by having s*x with him to cure him of the drug's effects. The way the MC and ML got together at the end kind of ruined the story, but besides that, the novel is worth reading.

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Rin.Rin
Rin.Rin rated it
January 22, 2019
Status: Completed
I LOVE THIS NOVEL! It's totally to my taste! The MC is HILARIOUS and the ML is so cute and deeply in love with the MC. The MC and ML are simply adorable and I would definitely read this again! It has the right amount of angst and mature content (not very dirty dirty, but its pretty good) and I highly suggest!
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HelaGoddess
HelaGoddess rated it
September 29, 2022
Status: Completed
I'm giving it 5 because for me, the point of a gender bender story is that the soul isn't lost even if the physical body is different. And all throughout the story, Su Jian remained a man in mind (though a bent man in the long run)... he may have changed but the core was still there-- the funny, blunt, idiotic him who prefers girls. In fact, reading as I did, I couldn't imagine him a girl at all, unless there were descriptions as such. But as there are more... more>> of his internal monologues, all I could picture was a tall handsome man who fell for another guy. This is what the author did perfectly. As for the plot and others, well I don't really care much. Any story that makes me laugh is definitely high on my list. <<less
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iamblair
iamblair rated it
November 21, 2021
Status: Completed
This is good. I'm not really fond of GB novels at first but I thought that I should give this a try, and I'm glad I did.

The MC or FL (since it's GB) is hilarious while the ML is gentle and doting.

This story was sweet and slow which made me feel the progress of their relationship more. There are readers who don't find slow-burn novels interesting but I think that we have to be patient especially in the MC's (FL's) case. Just imagine suddenly waking up as a different person... more>> with different gender. He was shocked and he's married to his 'love rival' to boot.

I sincerely think that this story is good. I felt comfortable reading this. There might not be some 'face-slapping' moments but everything in this story is still interesting.

I would love to recommend this to everyone who likes GB stories and to those who have not yet tried to read one. <<less
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Fungiball
Fungiball rated it
April 18, 2021
Status: Completed
At first I was hesitating wether to read this one or not because "a man changed into a woman and then end up with a man" concept. But after I give it a go and try to read, actually it's pretty good. I got a good laugh almost every chapter and along with the progress of the story, it just felt natural. The leads complement each other very well. A lot of fluff. So just a give it a try if you are still hesitating like me before, you won't... more>> regret reading this one *wink* <<less
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bunnydesuuu
bunnydesuuu rated it
April 16, 2021
Status: Completed
Hilarious FL who was a male reborn into a female body. He's written like a typical 30yr old male who makes stereotypical bad jokes, especially about R18 Japanese AVs, like a typical 'dirty neet guy', but in some ways that is his selling point. He lacks the elegance of a female, has a mentality of an unrefined male, and yet in a pretty female body, and this discord is the funniest part of the story, because the ML doesn't know that 'she' was in fact very much a male mentally... more>> HAHA. 'She' finds ways to embarrass him to amuse 'herself' constantly as petty revenge (since he was her rival in her previous life) and we watched as the ML went from being cold and unyielding towards these embarrassing acts, to indulgence and care just to make 'her' happy. Although FL generally acts pretty dumb ('she' wasn't really), my favourite part was actually 'her' very realistic and sensible view on how to deal with ambiguous relationship and her respect towards ML and his feelings at the end.

Of course, the way FL's mind runs wild when encountering different events is the main highlight and comedy for this novel. I swear half the time I couldn't stop laughing from her antics and big-brain energy.

Overall, a very fun and comedic novel with a touch of sweetness.

(Note that throughout the novel, the FL has been referred to as a 'he' because he was originally a male who is now in a female body) <<less
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Fisukisuki
Fisukisuki rated it
February 17, 2021
Status: Completed
The Cover seems sad, the story is Pure Comedy!

It was Absolutely Wild Ride! It was Really Great! I Love it Waaaaay Toooo Much!!! Soooooo Freaking Much!!!

The MC is GREAT! Funny, Epic, Exciting, Somewhat Dense, just Absolutely Great!

... more>> The ML is Sweet! Caring and Patient. Definitely take all the MC's Wild Side! Never mean, Never rude, Fun and Great! I Love him!

All Side (Supportive) Characters is Great!!!

There's no heavy Drama because MC's personality won't let that happen, intentionally or not.

It might be adult novel, but it's only has Non-explicit Intimacy moments! Most Intimacy between the Couple is Sweet, Funny, Fluff!

Dont forget the ending... It was Sooo Satisfying....!!! It wasn't exactly perfect, but it was still really Satisfying and I'm Content~! ❤️😌❤️ <<less
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cas_ciel21
cas_ciel21
February 1, 2021
Status: Completed
Maybe I enjoyed reading this even after some het tropes mixed in that irked me and a main issue that I wanted to be discussed but wasn't. The Better Gender Bender novel, me thinks.

I don't trust people who rate novels but they dropped it, leave a negative comment if you must but at least finish it before you rate, like be a decent person.

Anyways....

... more>> *Translation: 4.5/5 - it was a smooth read, I didnt notice any typos

*Characters: MC is so a guy's guy. I don't trust people who rate when they've dropped the novel and I understand how MC is kind of annoying but he's like the typical Otaku guy with a narrow mindset. ML is childish, dumb and sometimes irrational.

*Plot: This is a slow burn and after I've read the author's notes, I've have to also agree that this story deserves it. Character growth might be minimal but self reflection about one's sexuality and affection for others is kind of on point.

Yeah, I'm a little generous for this novel and rated it high but well
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I liked that he didn't return in his body anymore and he was thoughtful to all the people involved, especially with the girls parents. He treasured the body and got pass through the weirdness of it.

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CrunchyBunny
CrunchyBunny rated it
January 27, 2021
Status: Completed
I'm very love this novel after all. Cause this novel is my first Chinnese Novel I read so I love this so much.

I read this novel 13 times hahaha cause I'm so love this novel is so great
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AnuBis28
AnuBis28 rated it
January 1, 2021
Status: --
*Must give it a try

I usually don't read this genre since they are mostly of same type.. But wow.. This story is so adorable..

Rating - 4.4 /5

  • The protagonist is cool and hilarious.. And his imagination level ??? There's nothing to say about it.. It was hard holding in the laughter.. He is the lifeline of this story..
  • Even though the protagonist became a girl after his soul transfer, he actually didn't became feminine much.. Except when that girl's physique is mentioned, the protagonist is quite manly in his actions, which makes it feel somewhat like a Shounen Ai.. For me this was quite interesting thinking that way..
  • ML is rich, handsome and cold, but not tyrannical.. Instead he is caring and understanding.. Even though they were in a contractual marriage, he never slighted the protagonist.. This type of attitude makes his pretty likable and a bit cute..
  • The protagonist took a long time accepting another man's confession since he himself was as straight as an arrow in his previous life.. And that's totally natural.. If he accepted the reality easily, well, I don't know about others, but I'd have lost interest..
  • Not much drama or face-slapping..
  • His younger brother is a cool character.. A side chapter on him would've been nice..
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Amsir
Amsir rated it
December 7, 2020
Status: Completed
I don't usually read novel of this genre. I read it when one of my friend recommended it and after going through the reviews.

It was worth it. Loved the story progression and the plot. Even after reading it I still am skeptical about this genre.

It was first ever read of this genre and it was worth it.
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