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leonidskies's review
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
mimosaeyes's review
4.0
I started out very invested in the cases and only sort of into the main couple. By the end, it was the reverse - both because I just want good things for Fei Du (and Luo Wenzhou can provide them, heh), and because it got difficult to keep track of the various minor characters and what each of them was up to over time. Roughly the entire second half of book five had me going, "Haha, what? Sure," whenever a character analysed clues dropped dozens of chapters ago and there was some reveal. It should have been a glorious moment of everything tying together, but alas: I am dumb.
The biggest thematic concerns of this novel are criminality, trauma, and revenge. It actually gets pretty philosophical about human nature at times. I like the idea of Fei Du's little band of people with criminal pasts who are loyal to him because he's promised to help them get some form of justice. Fei Du starts out as such a lonely and cold character, and he ends up surrounded by so many friends. That's catnip to me.
Read it in Chinese, reviewing in English - you know the drill by now. And at further risk of sounding like a broken record about danmei, I like the range Priest displays here. The story is by turns gritty and dark, or warm and funny, or that particular brand of feral romance that her leads always have to some degree. I also love Luo Yiguoand the new feline addition to the family, Fei Qian with all my heart. Bastard cat representation <3
The biggest thematic concerns of this novel are criminality, trauma, and revenge. It actually gets pretty philosophical about human nature at times. I like the idea of Fei Du's little band of people with criminal pasts who are loyal to him because he's promised to help them get some form of justice. Fei Du starts out as such a lonely and cold character, and he ends up surrounded by so many friends. That's catnip to me.
Read it in Chinese, reviewing in English - you know the drill by now. And at further risk of sounding like a broken record about danmei, I like the range Priest displays here. The story is by turns gritty and dark, or warm and funny, or that particular brand of feral romance that her leads always have to some degree. I also love Luo Yiguo
babybluel0vey_'s review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
matchamuch's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.75
lovely plot, lovely characters.
lantsoved's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
got me blushing, giggling, and kicking my feet over a c*p it's insane i wish i was kidding
elm's review
4.0
1) my favourite ship dynamic is whatever fei du and luo wenzhou have going on 2) luo yiguo is the best character i’m sorry but it’s true
fengxin's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
iuliatr's review
5.0
Why did I, a person who reads books in max 3-5 days, took so long to read this book? Well, for starters, I made the (maybe) dumb decision of starting it when I got really busy in my personal life. However, I've been really curious about this one for a long time and it was just too tempting not to start it and...it did not disappoint in the slightest.
Now, I love Priest, her books are amazing, her talent is undeniable. And she also knows we're starving so she gives us little moments here and there with our main couples so it's not too plot-heavy. Why isn't it a 5* read for me? Cause it's more of a 4.5* leaning towards 5. Simple: because of the amount of characters oh my god. I had trouble remembering all the names, much less who they were and what they've done, and the fact that it took me this long to finish it didn't help.
I loved the dynamic between Luo Wenzhou and Fei Du, they were amazing for each other and the way they understood how the other was thinking and could work so well together was amazing to read. And the secondary characters were also amazing and well written.
Overall, I really loved this book and I might reread it at some point to fully understand what was happening.
4.75/5
Now, I love Priest, her books are amazing, her talent is undeniable. And she also knows we're starving so she gives us little moments here and there with our main couples so it's not too plot-heavy. Why isn't it a 5* read for me? Cause it's more of a 4.5* leaning towards 5. Simple: because of the amount of characters oh my god. I had trouble remembering all the names, much less who they were and what they've done, and the fact that it took me this long to finish it didn't help.
I loved the dynamic between Luo Wenzhou and Fei Du, they were amazing for each other and the way they understood how the other was thinking and could work so well together was amazing to read. And the secondary characters were also amazing and well written.
Overall, I really loved this book and I might reread it at some point to fully understand what was happening.
4.75/5