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4.47 AVERAGE
4.47 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
°˖✧✿✧˖° married thrice to salted fish by 比卡比°˖✧✿✧˖°
rating: ★★★★
“If odd change if even remain the same.”
∘₊✧──────✧₊∘
﹒⟢﹒tropes﹒⟢﹒
⟢ arranged marriage
⟢ transmigration
⟢ historical
⟢ multiple lifetimes
⟢ slow burn
⟢ power couple
⟢ murder husbands
⟢ lazy genius x sharp tongued physician
∘₊✧──────✧₊∘
lin qingyu, a brilliant physician with ambitions carved into his bones. lin qingyu enters his arranged marriage out of duty resentment simmering beneath his calm exterior. bitter but not broken elegant yet ruthless when provoked his story arc is a masterclass in survival and devotion. his yearning to simply heal turns into a life of palace politics bloodstained secrets and clinging to fleeting happiness. he doesn't fall in love. he succumbs to it.
lu wangcheng, a sickly witty "husband" introduced during a chongxi marriage (a superstitious union meant to cure illness). what seems like a harmless fool turns out to be a lazy genius so shameless he’s charming so sharp he’s dangerous. he worms his way into qingyu’s guarded heart with relentless warmth and hidden depth. his identity? wrapped in layers and not just of silk robes. all he wants is to nap in peace with his qingyu beside him
∘₊✧the relationship✧₊∘
they begin distant a marriage in name not affection. but what starts in cold obligation becomes fierce partnership. there's banter there’s heartbreak there’s the kind of soft domesticity that hurts. they cook together plot together murder together. their love is quiet but powerful less about grand confessions and more about "i'll destroy empires for you if you ask. or even if you don’t."
∘₊✧the plot and worldbuilding✧₊∘
the plot covers a lot of ground. there are layers of court intrigue, medical politics, imperial schemes, and sudden deaths, all told through a historical lens with light fantasy elements. the transmigration arc is handled brilliantly.
every time jiang xing dies and returns in a different form, the emotional stakes rises not because he is different, but because he chooses, again and again, to find lin qingyu and rebuild their connection.
the worldbuilding is immersive without being overwhelming. the medical elements, political maneuvering, and interpersonal power plays all feel organic to the setting. the pacing is generally steady, although some arcs feel slightly overextended. still, the plot stays engaging, and the emotional throughline remains strong.
∘₊✧──────✧₊∘
tldr : if you enjoy danmei that combines reincarnation, strategic partnership, political schemes, and a romance that grows deeper with each life, married thrice to salted fish is a must-read. lin qingyu and jiang xing’s relationship is clever, heartfelt, and quietly powerful. their journey is full of wit, devotion, and enough tension to keep you emotionally invested from start to finish. a memorable and refreshing story with characters you will genuinely root for.
rating: ★★★★
“If odd change if even remain the same.”
∘₊✧──────✧₊∘
﹒⟢﹒tropes﹒⟢﹒
⟢ arranged marriage
⟢ transmigration
⟢ historical
⟢ multiple lifetimes
⟢ slow burn
⟢ power couple
⟢ murder husbands
⟢ lazy genius x sharp tongued physician
∘₊✧──────✧₊∘
lin qingyu, a brilliant physician with ambitions carved into his bones. lin qingyu enters his arranged marriage out of duty resentment simmering beneath his calm exterior. bitter but not broken elegant yet ruthless when provoked his story arc is a masterclass in survival and devotion. his yearning to simply heal turns into a life of palace politics bloodstained secrets and clinging to fleeting happiness. he doesn't fall in love. he succumbs to it.
lu wangcheng, a sickly witty "husband" introduced during a chongxi marriage (a superstitious union meant to cure illness). what seems like a harmless fool turns out to be a lazy genius so shameless he’s charming so sharp he’s dangerous. he worms his way into qingyu’s guarded heart with relentless warmth and hidden depth. his identity? wrapped in layers and not just of silk robes. all he wants is to nap in peace with his qingyu beside him
∘₊✧the relationship✧₊∘
they begin distant a marriage in name not affection. but what starts in cold obligation becomes fierce partnership. there's banter there’s heartbreak there’s the kind of soft domesticity that hurts. they cook together plot together murder together. their love is quiet but powerful less about grand confessions and more about "i'll destroy empires for you if you ask. or even if you don’t."
∘₊✧the plot and worldbuilding✧₊∘
the plot covers a lot of ground. there are layers of court intrigue, medical politics, imperial schemes, and sudden deaths, all told through a historical lens with light fantasy elements. the transmigration arc is handled brilliantly.
every time jiang xing dies and returns in a different form, the emotional stakes rises not because he is different, but because he chooses, again and again, to find lin qingyu and rebuild their connection.
the worldbuilding is immersive without being overwhelming. the medical elements, political maneuvering, and interpersonal power plays all feel organic to the setting. the pacing is generally steady, although some arcs feel slightly overextended. still, the plot stays engaging, and the emotional throughline remains strong.
∘₊✧──────✧₊∘
tldr : if you enjoy danmei that combines reincarnation, strategic partnership, political schemes, and a romance that grows deeper with each life, married thrice to salted fish is a must-read. lin qingyu and jiang xing’s relationship is clever, heartfelt, and quietly powerful. their journey is full of wit, devotion, and enough tension to keep you emotionally invested from start to finish. a memorable and refreshing story with characters you will genuinely root for.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
so cute and so painful but those extras healed me.
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The duo that do bad things together. One does it and one enjoys watching the other do it.
An absolute delight. I had no expectations for this book but my gosh, it has become one of my favourite books.
An absolute delight. I had no expectations for this book but my gosh, it has become one of my favourite books.
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I can only imagine that the proper 7 Seas translation will do this series justice, honestly, but props to this FTL!
Sooo good. While it sometimes felt challenging to read (what with the translations, and just one continuous book [as opposed to many volumes in a series], it felt longer.) Still, the quality of the story shone through. Will definitely reread when the official translation is out!!
Sooo good. While it sometimes felt challenging to read (what with the translations, and just one continuous book [as opposed to many volumes in a series], it felt longer.) Still, the quality of the story shone through. Will definitely reread when the official translation is out!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical content
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced