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4.39 AVERAGE
4.39 AVERAGE
If you like annotating books, THIS IS THE ONE. I read this as a web novel after purchasing the Chinese version and the amount of information I was putting in my notes app was ridiculous (but I love that). Every character, clan, location, and group/organization is important to the story and will come into play at some point. I was very pleased with Seven Seas translation except one name change- “Embroidered Uniform Guard” replacing “Imperial Bodyguard” felt a little strange to me.
This is just the beginning of a beautiful, complex story with one of the most satisfying endings I’ve ever read. Shen Zechuan and Xiao Chiye have my whole heart and I find myself thinking about them just as much as Hualian and Wangxian ♥️
Thrilled to finally have an official English translated version of one of my all time favorite novels! I consider this a masterpiece that has it all- amazing characters, world building, politics, military genius, drama, romance, plot twists, and betrayals. It's basically a Chinese fantasy Game of Thrones but better IMO.
This is just the beginning of a beautiful, complex story with one of the most satisfying endings I’ve ever read. Shen Zechuan and Xiao Chiye have my whole heart and I find myself thinking about them just as much as Hualian and Wangxian ♥️
Thrilled to finally have an official English translated version of one of my all time favorite novels! I consider this a masterpiece that has it all- amazing characters, world building, politics, military genius, drama, romance, plot twists, and betrayals. It's basically a Chinese fantasy Game of Thrones but better IMO.
emotional
tense
fast-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:
No
Vol 1 be like:
Lanzhou's nape: *gracefully exists*
Xiao Chiye: *breathing intensifies*
Tang Jiu Qing really did done write an epic masterpiece about one man's obsessive nape kink.
100000/10 would recommend.
Lanzhou's nape: *gracefully exists*
Xiao Chiye: *breathing intensifies*
Tang Jiu Qing really did done write an epic masterpiece about one man's obsessive nape kink.
100000/10 would recommend.
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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:
Yes
4.5 stars. I really enjoyed this novel. The first third of the book was the hardest in my opinion but only because of all the information you need for the political intrigue. Once you get the jist of who is who and what happened the story gets more enjoyable. Ch18 has animal cruelty and I would recommend skipping it. I honestly forgot about the warning from others and it was too late. You are not missing any relevant info if you do skip the chapter. This book actually gave me enemy to lover vibes when so many other books claim it. I loved their sarcastic and flirtatious conversations with each other. I can't wait to read the next volume.
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-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
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
never let dense political intrigue and years-long revenge plots get in the way of getting laid
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Torture, Violence, Murder
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
At that very moment, Xiao Chiye was standing outside the palace gates, gazing up at rooftops cast in shadow. The overhanging eaves of these vermilion walls seemed a trial given to him by the heavens. Beneath his frivolous mask, a ferocious beast writhed and howled in silence. In the Temple of Guilt, Shen Zechuan suddenly, strangely, understood the meaning behind Xiao Chiye’s actions.
He wanted to go home.
He wanted to go home, proudly and honestly, as himself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Sexual content
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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