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Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 2 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
16 reviews
vigil's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
it (mostly) moves past the arduous set up of volume one, while still introducing new plot threads and character information in an organic matter. this one had an actual plot within it that felt like a main story, even when it traveled in different directions. we begin to fill in the outline of xie lian, though much of hua cheng is still left a mystery. i will say it was nice to see him in his element in
the misogynistic undertones that are present in the first book are largely absent from this one thankfully, but that's only really because there's no women here.
the reason for it getting a 4.0 is the fact that for the last hundred pages of this book (and the next TWO hundred pages of volume three) we're relegated to a clumsily introduced flashback arc. my issue with mo xiang tong xiu's writing is that she will introduce concepts very early on, and when she suddenly decides its relevant to the plot, she shoves you backwards into at least around a hundred pages of flashback exposition, and then immediately tries to pick backup where she left off. this doesn't mean i don't enjoy the flashbacks themselves per se, just i don't enjoy their ham-fisted inclusion, and often unnecessary and odd length. too detailed on things that don't matter, and a paragraph of exposition on things that do.
the nature of most web novels is that when they move to trad publishing they could use professional editors. mxtx is absolutely no exception to that, and i'm really beginning to understand why this is eight books long.
as a final, seemingly everpresent disclaimer, translation and related issues abound. please stop saying xie lian didn't know whether to laugh or cry, i got it the first six times.
Graphic: War, Xenophobia, Body horror, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Torture, Blood, Death, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
ye_li's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Cannibalism, Gore, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: War
atlanticgiantpumpkin's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Classism, Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Blood, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Violence, and War
Moderate: Genocide, Bullying, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Car accident, Child death, Death of parent, Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Cannibalism, Domestic abuse, Outing, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Torture, and Dysphoria
birdy's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Body horror, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Murder, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Cannibalism
teagstime's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
And like, I simply adore Xie Lian... The fact that he tries so hard to be kind & stick to his morals is awesome, especially after learning more about his past!? And he gets some really emotional + badass moments in this volume (though, the crowning badass scene goes to Hua Cheng at the end of ch21 👀 iykyk) ??
The new characters introduced are amazing too! Big fan of Shi Qingxuan (their friendship w Xie Lian!!), and I can't wait to see more of Jun Wu & Lang Qianqiu specifically...
Aaaaa I dunno !!! I loved volume 1, but I LOVE volume 2... This book is just so quality! Like you can just tell it's been crafted w so much love... This shit is breathtaking bro 🤧 I have absolutely no complaints-- I'm out here about to start kickin my feet & giggling bc of just how much I liked this lmaoo 😭 Heartbroken abt having to wait for the next one to come out cause this one has me 100% hooked on this story now ❤ 10/10 fr
Graphic: Violence, Gore, Death, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Torture
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Bullying, Cannibalism, and Cursing
Minor: Confinement and Medical trauma
aardwyrm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
In all honestly, Xie Lian is a delightful exploration of character and I would read about him doing his taxes
Graphic: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide attempt, Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Gore, and Medical content