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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
amei amei amei esse universo steampunk e a geopolítica das relações entre as nações e como o chang geng começa a se relacionar com esse mundo. quero muito ver mais desse romance e ver o gu yun parar de mentir pro chang geng e confiar mais nele
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such an excellent read! I loved the characters and the story, and the steampunk setting is so badass. The political intrigue was also very intriguing.
I did find it a tad off-putting that the main ship seems to be between the MC (Cheng Geng) and his godfather, which is a bit weird. And Cheng Geng was underage this whole book (altho nothing inappropriate happened). But I must admit that I enjoyed Cheng Geng's pining and longing for someone he shouldn't want, that shit is 👌
There is also some fatphobia and transphobia towards a side character who is chubby and a side character who was raised as a girl. Both characters are iconic tho and do play a positive role in the plot.
Anyways, I'm excited to dive into Vol. 2 and see what happens next!
I did find it a tad off-putting that the main ship seems to be between the MC (Cheng Geng) and his godfather, which is a bit weird. And Cheng Geng was underage this whole book (altho nothing inappropriate happened). But I must admit that I enjoyed Cheng Geng's pining and longing for someone he shouldn't want, that shit is 👌
There is also some fatphobia and transphobia towards a side character who is chubby and a side character who was raised as a girl. Both characters are iconic tho and do play a positive role in the plot.
Anyways, I'm excited to dive into Vol. 2 and see what happens next!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Upon a reread: I liked this a lot better the second time around! Perhaps I’m more familiar with the genre, or read it a little slower and caught more nuance. The politics intrigued me a lot more this time around, I’m definitely ready to dive into this series fully.
First read:
I enjoyed this, don’t get me wrong, but I think maybe the world building is a little off putting for me. And I love steampunk! This should be all I’ve ever wanted! But i’m rather confused and irritated with the whole is he or is he not blind/deaf — that seems like it’s going to come biting at some point soon, but he won’t talk to Chang Geng about it. The relationship right now is a whole lot of avoidance from both sides, and it’s more irritating to me than anything else. And Chang Geng is not telling anyone about his foster mother or his poison… bunch of dummies I tell you. But I am curious about the beserker aspect of it I’m picking up on, and I do want to see where the plot goes with the border battles and political turmoil.
Anyways! I’m going to give vol 2 a try when it comes out because I did like it, but i’m not army for this.
First read:
I enjoyed this, don’t get me wrong, but I think maybe the world building is a little off putting for me. And I love steampunk! This should be all I’ve ever wanted! But i’m rather confused and irritated with the whole is he or is he not blind/deaf — that seems like it’s going to come biting at some point soon, but he won’t talk to Chang Geng about it. The relationship right now is a whole lot of avoidance from both sides, and it’s more irritating to me than anything else. And Chang Geng is not telling anyone about his foster mother or his poison… bunch of dummies I tell you. But I am curious about the beserker aspect of it I’m picking up on, and I do want to see where the plot goes with the border battles and political turmoil.
Anyways! I’m going to give vol 2 a try when it comes out because I did like it, but i’m not army for this.
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No