Reviews - Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu (Novel) Vol. 1

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Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu (Novel) Vol. 1

Tang Jiu Qing

4.39 AVERAGE

izlabel's review

4.0

It was really good, although I was confused at the beginning. The many different names were the reason.

I NEED THE SECOND VOLUME

aishili's review

3.5

adventurous dark tense 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: Complicated

babygorol's review

4.75

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The characters are so wonderfully written and I love all the side characters too. I found this danmei easy to read compared to others I’ve tried reading. My issue with danmeis has always been trying to keep up with characters but after the first few pages I got the gist of everyone down. Also the pacing of this book is chefs kiss and I really loved seeing Xiao Chiye fall more and more for Shen Zechuan. Only thing I wish is for their smut scene to have been longer but overall a very well written book that is super fun to read!!

lacbelle's review

3.75

adventurous challenging slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

crex's review

4.5

adventurous challenging slow-paced

This rating is just based on the first book, but let me tell you I’m absolutely obsessed 💖😩. The interactions between the main characters are few and far between, but when they happen? I devour them. I gobble them up like a feast and still crave more. The book is so addictive; I can’t put it down! Chiye’s obsession with Shen’s neck? Relatable and iconic 😍💖. And Shen being completely consumed by Chiye’s scent? Ugh, perfection 😩💖. This story has me in a chokehold, and I’m not even mad about it.