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Ayeshah's Secret #1
Ayeshah's Secret Vol. 1
A tragic young girl whose mother died giving birth to her...
A wicked stepmother and three brothers with whom she shares no blood ties...
Murderous intent born from avarice and twisted emotions.
Secrets woven with betrayal, terror, deceit, love, death and vengeance... All buried deep within Ayeshah's Forest, shrouded in darkness.
A wicked stepmother and three brothers with whom she shares no blood ties...
Murderous intent born from avarice and twisted emotions.
Secrets woven with betrayal, terror, deceit, love, death and vengeance... All buried deep within Ayeshah's Forest, shrouded in darkness.
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June 14, 2025Review for the full manhua, mix of both versions (kinda)
This ended up being creepier in atmosphere than I thought, perfect for October I guess. There's a lot of things in here that usually I don't like to see in fiction anywhere, but the story was just good enough in both length and quality that I didn't mind it.
I'll admit I only got into it for the art, but can you blame me. GO LOOK AT IT it is gorgeous, unsettling, dark and whatever else you wanna call it. Absolutely perfect for the manhua.
The actual mystery aspect wasn't mind blowing or anything, but truthfully It doesn't matter. IMO it you haven't read any Manhua yet this should be your first one because for it's length it's damn good regardless of it's flaws.
It wasn't that mind blowing, but I didn't expect it too.
This ended up being creepier in atmosphere than I thought, perfect for October I guess. There's a lot of things in here that usually I don't like to see in fiction anywhere, but the story was just good enough in both length and quality that I didn't mind it.
I'll admit I only got into it for the art, but can you blame me. GO LOOK AT IT it is gorgeous, unsettling, dark and whatever else you wanna call it. Absolutely perfect for the manhua.
The actual mystery aspect wasn't mind blowing or anything, but truthfully It doesn't matter. IMO it you haven't read any Manhua yet this should be your first one because for it's length it's damn good regardless of it's flaws.
It wasn't that mind blowing, but I didn't expect it too.
August 14, 2022
really dig the art style of this one. i've never seen a manhwa with a jaw dropping art style like this
i could rate this 5 stars just from the art style alone!
the plot is also chefs kiss but i do however agree with the fast-paced part but that doesn't really matter to me cause i've read aisha first (which is still on-going and is connected with this but not kinda bc both would still make sense even if u read it in no particular order) before this one which is more detailed and story-wise
i guess it is to be expected cos this has 12 chapters only while aisha has 30 chapters out so far
anyway, im really looking forward to the next chapters of aisha !
i could rate this 5 stars just from the art style alone!
the plot is also chefs kiss but i do however agree with the fast-paced part but that doesn't really matter to me cause i've read aisha first (which is still on-going and is connected with this but not kinda bc both would still make sense even if u read it in no particular order) before this one which is more detailed and story-wise
i guess it is to be expected cos this has 12 chapters only while aisha has 30 chapters out so far
anyway, im really looking forward to the next chapters of aisha !
September 2, 2018
How I’d wished this wasn’t so fast paced. I loved the plot and the character development and most notably: THE ART.
I wish it’d be adopted into something more thoroughly studied and thought-out, an anime or a novel, agree?
I wish it’d be adopted into something more thoroughly studied and thought-out, an anime or a novel, agree?
June 26, 2017
This is the first time I read Manhawa.
The story is a good plot, but I can see that somehow the painting has covered the whole story.
أنا أول مرة أقرأ مانهوا صينية ويبدو بأنها تجربة سوف تكرر إن شاء الله
أسلوب رسم الكاتب قد غطى تقريبا على فصول القصة ،فلا أشعر أبدًا بأن القصة ذات حبكة ضعيفة نوعا ما لكنها تظل جيدة ،بالمناسبة قرأتُها بالعربية .
The story is a good plot, but I can see that somehow the painting has covered the whole story.
أنا أول مرة أقرأ مانهوا صينية ويبدو بأنها تجربة سوف تكرر إن شاء الله
أسلوب رسم الكاتب قد غطى تقريبا على فصول القصة ،فلا أشعر أبدًا بأن القصة ذات حبكة ضعيفة نوعا ما لكنها تظل جيدة ،بالمناسبة قرأتُها بالعربية .
December 11, 2016
The first Manhua I ever read and believe me when I say this , this is something I have never expected.
Favourite part:
It is a tragic story about a girl whose mother died giving birth to her. She was tormented by her evil stepmother and three brothers with whom she shares no blood ties.
Where will this pain , anger, and hatred lead Ayeshah to after she is betrayed by her stepmother ?
Will anyone understand her secret ?
Redemption from her brothers , retribution from Ayeshah , this book is filled with it all.
Filled with mystery and twists that will make you go gaga , this is must read for anyone interesting in graphic art or Manhuas.
The plot was engaging and interesting that it will keep you hooked till the end. There is no way you can stop reading it in the middle of the book. 11 chapters and a spin-off , all read in one sitting and without stopping.
The art in this book was so damn good that I had to give 5*'s for just the artwork itself. Every page was pleasurable to read. It was drawn realistically, the interior and exterior designs, backgrounds, the human bodies, all the faces and their expressions are in the correct proportions. The art is so beautiful it makes the characters beautiful as well. Every page is literally darker, achieving a dark and gloomy mood fit for the story.
I would suggest it to anyone interested in Manhuas.
Favourite part:
It is a tragic story about a girl whose mother died giving birth to her. She was tormented by her evil stepmother and three brothers with whom she shares no blood ties.
Where will this pain , anger, and hatred lead Ayeshah to after she is betrayed by her stepmother ?
Will anyone understand her secret ?
Redemption from her brothers , retribution from Ayeshah , this book is filled with it all.
Filled with mystery and twists that will make you go gaga , this is must read for anyone interesting in graphic art or Manhuas.
The plot was engaging and interesting that it will keep you hooked till the end. There is no way you can stop reading it in the middle of the book. 11 chapters and a spin-off , all read in one sitting and without stopping.
The art in this book was so damn good that I had to give 5*'s for just the artwork itself. Every page was pleasurable to read. It was drawn realistically, the interior and exterior designs, backgrounds, the human bodies, all the faces and their expressions are in the correct proportions. The art is so beautiful it makes the characters beautiful as well. Every page is literally darker, achieving a dark and gloomy mood fit for the story.
I would suggest it to anyone interested in Manhuas.
April 9, 2023
Ah to clarify what I am reading is the newest version of this series of graphic novels. (Called “Aisha” instead of “Aisha’s Secret”, which explores more of the backstory of all the characters and is actually set previous to the events of the original Aisha’s secret) .
This childhood favorite horror dark fairytale with the realistic art style (in Chinese) is a retelling of Cinderella where the Cinderella archetype character was seemingly is absolutely brutally murdered by the evil stepmother but then miraculously coming back to life again as a complete different person (cold & calculating), to seek revenge on what the evil stepmother like a vengeful ghost (…or is she?)
This childhood favorite horror dark fairytale with the realistic art style (in Chinese) is a retelling of Cinderella where the Cinderella archetype character was seemingly is absolutely brutally murdered by the evil stepmother but then miraculously coming back to life again as a complete different person (cold & calculating), to seek revenge on what the evil stepmother like a vengeful ghost (…or is she?)
July 12, 2022
the art is so good but the story is meh :/
July 14, 2022
THE ART
April 3, 2026
The perfect short story for any horror lover — beautiful art, revenge and romance, a grim and dreary Victorian fairy tale.
Absolutely perfect.
Absolutely perfect.
August 20, 2016
A twist of the old Cinderella fairy tale. Ayeshah was tormented throughout her childhood by her stepmother and three stepbrothers. I hope along the way she gained some independence but until her untimely 'death', she remained as meek as a cow. All was forgiven because of the beautiful art.
Sean, her eldest stepbrother is cruel and reminded me of young Tom Riddle. The other two fall for her as expected because she is such a doll. I believe that in his own way, Sean too would want Ayesha.
I think what I enjoyed most with this book is the twist and also the fact that the stepmother is a tad bit psychotic. She works really hard at tormenting a little girl until she almost reached adulthood and then when the torments seems not to work, aiming to kill her. She is such a stereotypical villain that it is laughable when she said don't paint her as an evil stepmum like in the stories.
Sean, her eldest stepbrother is cruel and reminded me of young Tom Riddle. The other two fall for her as expected because she is such a doll. I believe that in his own way, Sean too would want Ayesha.
I think what I enjoyed most with this book is the twist and also the fact that the stepmother is a tad bit psychotic. She works really hard at tormenting a little girl until she almost reached adulthood and then when the torments seems not to work, aiming to kill her. She is such a stereotypical villain that it is laughable when she said don't paint her as an evil stepmum like in the stories.
September 8, 2016
The ART
February 20, 2022
Can't help but to give 5 stars because the art is just so good and so pleasing for the eye. GOD-TIER!
October 11, 2022
The art style *gorgeous* 😭😭😭🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
December 5, 2022
Read this because of the hype it got on Tiktok. I honestly don't get the hype around the manhua. The art was absolutely gorgeous, I agree! But the story itself... It was very fast paced and rushed. If I hadn't been spoiled the plot twist would've been mediocre at best because it was still pretty predictable. There was a lot incest which was excused... Up until the end.
SPOILER!
I also feel like Ayesha's twin sister who died didn't get the justice she deserved. From what I understood, she's the one who mostly was inside the house and therefore was subjected to the most abuse and suffering. Yet she was the one who ended up getting murdered and wasn't able to get her revenge. Though it was satisfying to see the stepmom spiralling at Ayesha's hands, I hate the fact that Ayesha didn't let the step mother know about her sister's existence. She didn't even bother telling Sean what her name was. Tiktokers were raving about Ayesha, who cared about no one but her sister, but I feel like she might've been envious of her? IDK but I feel like a longer and more detailed story could've been much greater!
Overall 3/5 mainly because of the art and the idea behind the story.
SPOILER!
I also feel like Ayesha's twin sister who died didn't get the justice she deserved. From what I understood, she's the one who mostly was inside the house and therefore was subjected to the most abuse and suffering. Yet she was the one who ended up getting murdered and wasn't able to get her revenge. Though it was satisfying to see the stepmom spiralling at Ayesha's hands, I hate the fact that Ayesha didn't let the step mother know about her sister's existence. She didn't even bother telling Sean what her name was. Tiktokers were raving about Ayesha, who cared about no one but her sister, but I feel like she might've been envious of her? IDK but I feel like a longer and more detailed story could've been much greater!
Overall 3/5 mainly because of the art and the idea behind the story.
January 30, 2022
So I found out about this manhua on the top manhua on MAL. It definitely has the Cinderella mix with a touch of Tim Burton. At first glance, the art looked quite unique, especially with the faces looking like they were handpainted.
I found the characters were decent enough like Sean and Ayeshah are pretty interesting characters. Like you do want to know more on what their intentions were in order to get back at the stepmother. I do wish though that the ending had a satisfying results. I felt we were looking at totally different characters altogether. Yeah the author wasn't really focusing much on the plot tbh with this series unfortunately.
I found the characters were decent enough like Sean and Ayeshah are pretty interesting characters. Like you do want to know more on what their intentions were in order to get back at the stepmother. I do wish though that the ending had a satisfying results. I felt we were looking at totally different characters altogether. Yeah the author wasn't really focusing much on the plot tbh with this series unfortunately.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 6, 2019
Beautiful art.
Deliciously twisted story.
Pretty characters.
Short and fast paced.
5 star worthy read.
Deliciously twisted story.
Pretty characters.
Short and fast paced.
5 star worthy read.
March 11, 2023
It was good 👍
March 6, 2023
Art is gorgeous but the story well... she could have at least picked one of the pretty step brothers.
March 30, 2026
Firstly, the art is absolutely gorgeous. By far my favourite part of the book, I have never seen such beautiful illustrations, but that doesn't overshadow the storyline being.. interesting?
I'll start with what I liked, which was aspects of the story which I won't spoil, but there was only a few glimpses into what I actually enjoyed. What I didn't like was her relationship with her brother (iykyk), and I wish that dynamics between her and the rest of the family would've been more interesting, maybe even intense.
I wish there was more rage, coming from Ayeshah because her story is truly horrific. I wish they leant more into the haunting that Lady Sylvia experiences due to her own actions, among other things.
I'll start with what I liked, which was aspects of the story which I won't spoil, but there was only a few glimpses into what I actually enjoyed. What I didn't like was her relationship with her brother (iykyk), and I wish that dynamics between her and the rest of the family would've been more interesting, maybe even intense.
I wish there was more rage, coming from Ayeshah because her story is truly horrific. I wish they leant more into the haunting that Lady Sylvia experiences due to her own actions, among other things.
July 13, 2017
First of all, the art is SPLENDID, DIVINE. Even if you don't want to read this, please take a look at the art. This can easily be considered the best art I've seen in a manga/manhua.
A morbid forest where lies a murder, an unsolved mystery and a certain orphan girl: Ayeshah, living with her mysterious step-mother and her three sons. Even though Ayeshah is looking like an innocent ray of sunshine, what she's hiding is way bigger than her secret forest's trees...
A morbid forest where lies a murder, an unsolved mystery and a certain orphan girl: Ayeshah, living with her mysterious step-mother and her three sons. Even though Ayeshah is looking like an innocent ray of sunshine, what she's hiding is way bigger than her secret forest's trees...
December 23, 2021
The art is fantastic, i feel like watch a whole movie. The gesture, expression, everything is perfect. The author really succeed create a dark atmosphere with the art. The story is little bit fast paced. But i still enjoyed the twist and all.
I really hope the new version will be better and more detailed than this (although this version is already perfect)
I really hope the new version will be better and more detailed than this (although this version is already perfect)
June 25, 2022
Note: This is my rating and review for the entire series.
This series has some of the greatest artwork in any graphic novels type stories that I’ve read. The panels art gruesome and unsettling (in a good way) and the story, though very short, does its job getting its message across.
It’s dark and suspenseful, if that’s to your liking.
This series has some of the greatest artwork in any graphic novels type stories that I’ve read. The panels art gruesome and unsettling (in a good way) and the story, though very short, does its job getting its message across.
It’s dark and suspenseful, if that’s to your liking.
February 22, 2025
Gorgeous art with rushed and mediocre story. No twist surprised me, nothing but visuals impressed me. I think the author is better off working as an illustrator.
Ayeshah wasn't developed enough to bring any captivating characteristics to her, making me understand and support her revenge but feeling nothing towards her.
Ayeshah wasn't developed enough to bring any captivating characteristics to her, making me understand and support her revenge but feeling nothing towards her.
February 17, 2022
One of the best art styles I have come across with, utterly haunting and expressive. The story didn't offer much, I didn't care for the characters as they were not fleshed out and engaging. Still an enjoyable read overall as I was captivated by the art.
February 27, 2022
This is great. The story is interesting, it's like a dark retelling of Cinderella. I'm not usually into fairytale-inspired books or manga, but I like it. The artstyle is also quite unique, it looks like a painting.
June 21, 2020
This is a bit more then just a darker twist of the snow white take. The story is well thought out and hard to break away from and the artwork is beautiful. I loved reading this story.
February 12, 2021
5 for the art
September 29, 2021
Dawno nie obcowałam z tak brudnym pięknem.
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