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challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Really loved this book so much, once I started reading I truly couldn’t stop. The characters felt well written and the relationships genuinely captured my heart. Despite being someone who has trouble understanding implications, especially in an unfamiliar setting such as a historical Chinese court, the author did a fantastic job of explaining the reasoning behind the characters’ actions (often done through qi yan’s advice to nangong jingnu, which made it seem more natural while also adding to the world building aspect). Qi yan’s cleverness and intellect truly made her such a delightful character, and seeing the way she impacted Jingnu’s growth was incredibly satisfying as well. While this does feel like a novel that might not appeal to everyone, for me it was an absolutely enamoring read!
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
when you read it for “doomed yuri” and the yuri is actually doomed…
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
incroyable
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
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:
Complicated
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this novel had me saying it’s not as bad as everyone says it is to me crying my eyes out listening to i don’t smoke (audiotree live version) by mitski
this novel is sooooo (!;&;&:@ idk how to explain it honestly but i wish i could reread it!!!! i love the writing style of pdl and i 100% recommend to anyone who is looking for a gut wrenching sapphic novel
this novel is sooooo (!;&;&:@ idk how to explain it honestly but i wish i could reread it!!!! i love the writing style of pdl and i 100% recommend to anyone who is looking for a gut wrenching sapphic novel
beautifully written and best revenge story mixed with romance i've ever seen. enemies and lovers, if you will. all the characters are so brilliantly alive (or dead) and do unexpected things the way humans do. wonderful stuff, even the end.
"This life of mine, this heart of mine... are all in your Majesty's hands. Without a heart, without a life, what's the point of setting this empty shell free? I would rather die wholly on your hands than to live in this world as an empty shell. At least... I would be glad to die on your Majesty's hands. I could close my eyes in death."
what else is there left to say? qiyan invented being down bad
despite me loving qijing and their roller coaster of a relationship, the reason i’m not giving it 5 stars is bc there was far too much court politics for my liking.
what else is there left to say? qiyan invented being down bad
despite me loving qijing and their roller coaster of a relationship, the reason i’m not giving it 5 stars is bc there was far too much court politics for my liking.
The fact that I have reread this long ass book like 3 times as someone who doesn't reread books often..... I don't think this review requires any further explanation. Can't wait for the official English publication so I can reread again.