Rating: 4.85 out of 5

You see "Grandma Isekai" and think it is going to be a total joke, but this story actually made me cry? Annie Smith is the precious grandmother we all wish we had. Most isekai protagonists are these overpowered teens with swords, but Grannie Annie just has kindness and baked goods, and somehow that feels more powerful.

The dynamic between Annie and Lilin is everything. Lilin starts off so scary—like, that scene where she holds a knife to Charlie the maid's throat had me stressing out! I was genuinely terrified for a second. But then you see Annie just being her sweet self, totally unfazed, and slowly melting Lilin's icy heart. It is the ultimate "grumpy vs sunshine" trope but with a demon mentor and a grandma.

The world itself is actually super dark since the Demon King has already won, which makes Annie's actions hit so much harder. It is not just fluff; she is bringing light to a place that forgot what hope looks like. When she helps the children who are in bad shape, my heart literally broke. It feels so real and painful, but then she offers a cookie or a kind word, and you feel this warm fuzzy feeling in your chest.

Chapter 37 - The Struggle of Change had such an epic battle scene that I was on the edge of my seat. I didn't expect a cozy grandma story to have hands thrown like that! And the mystery about Lilin's dad? My jaw dropped.

The ending was beautiful. It felt like a warm hug after a long, cold day. If you are tired of the same old edgy heroes and want something that proves kindness is actually a superpower, you have to read this. 4.85/5 because Grannie Annie is the queen of my heart!