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simplysimi23's review against another edition
5.0
I’m new to the TGCF world after watching the Donghua and becoming absolutely obsessed. This book is INCREDIBLE and I highly recommend reading it if you watched the donghua because it adds so much more depth to the plot and the characters.
HuaLian is *it*. I read a lot of romance and I’ve never been this obsessed with a ship. I’m not sure how I’m going to survive waiting for book 2.
HuaLian is *it*. I read a lot of romance and I’ve never been this obsessed with a ship. I’m not sure how I’m going to survive waiting for book 2.
muukkeli's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
jessie_f_s's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
sunflower_shower57's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It was stunning, after I read this book I new I was going to devour the hole series
lalazu's review against another edition
5.0
God. I just. I cannot with this series. It is one of my favorites of all time and seeing it with a professional translation makes me so happy. It reads so fluently now.
My heart could barely hold still. Sometimes it stopped altogether. This is only volume 1 and Hualian already invented love.
The careful and gentle way HC lead XL out of the wedding sedan.
The ox cart scene, with the beautifully described scenery of fresh green grass, red maple leaves and San Lang being so charming but mischievous.
HC catching XL in the Sinner's Pit and bridal carrying him so he won't get dirty.
The way HC is so mad at himself that he let XL get stung by the scorpion snake. So unforgivable to him, the way he is all brooding when seeing the cursed shackles. And of course leaving a promise of reunion and The Ring... Entrusting everything to XL.
The endless ways in which HC shows respect, reverence, love, gentleness towards XL is insane. He is perfect and yet not too perfect.
He is snarky and mean towards others, keeps grudges, he is absolutely nerdy about languages. I love him so much.
And XL himself... He is so broken and an unreliable narrator and really tries his best to see humor in the most humorless situations. Yet he is still actually funny and kind of snarky as well. Power couple
Can't wait for volume 2 next.
My heart could barely hold still. Sometimes it stopped altogether. This is only volume 1 and Hualian already invented love.
The careful and gentle way HC lead XL out of the wedding sedan.
The ox cart scene, with the beautifully described scenery of fresh green grass, red maple leaves and San Lang being so charming but mischievous.
HC catching XL in the Sinner's Pit and bridal carrying him so he won't get dirty.
The way HC is so mad at himself that he let XL get stung by the scorpion snake. So unforgivable to him, the way he is all brooding when seeing the cursed shackles. And of course leaving a promise of reunion and The Ring... Entrusting everything to XL.
The endless ways in which HC shows respect, reverence, love, gentleness towards XL is insane. He is perfect and yet not too perfect.
He is snarky and mean towards others, keeps grudges, he is absolutely nerdy about languages. I love him so much.
And XL himself... He is so broken and an unreliable narrator and really tries his best to see humor in the most humorless situations. Yet he is still actually funny and kind of snarky as well. Power couple
Can't wait for volume 2 next.
mallorypen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
ayo_its_sofi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
evilgrin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
amuta's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is written lile a fanfic in the best possible way. I had to laugh so many times because of the humour.
The stpry was genuinely interesting. And even though it was hard getting a hold of all the names (especially the different names for the same character), I wasn't overly confused.
The stpry was genuinely interesting. And even though it was hard getting a hold of all the names (especially the different names for the same character), I wasn't overly confused.