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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ending felt a little rushed, but i liked the unexpected couple dynamics
This story was simply amazing; probably one of the best reads for this year. It is very, very plot driven, with just enough romance to keep the reader interested in all aspects of the story. The fluff is sparse compared to the plot, but when they're together, MY GOD, the angst is so, so good.
"All in all, Garan is your past. Your future is here with me."
SPOILERS BELOW
What I enjoyed:
I thought it was very interesting that the writer started off with how the MC and ML met in their childhood years then delving into their reunions, it's a timeline I hadn't seen done yet (usually the scenes in childhood are shown through flashbacks) which to me made the story feel very smooth and consistent. This also helps with how the romance is developed: it's not any sudden thing that makes the two characters fall in love, it's their devotion to each other's wellbeing, wanting the best for the other while being self-sacrificing each time.
The story is, once again, very plot-heavy - it makes you feel as if decades/centuries/thousands of years have passed, but no, all this story is contained before they're even thirty! It feels like the characters have lived a thousand lives by the end of the story. As someone who enjoys an interesting plot, it was really enjoyable.
I liked the fact that both the MC and ML are never afraid to show weakness to each other, crying openly in front of one another in multiple scenes; it makes the characters feel so much more three-dimensional, more human, and makes the scenes with them so much fluffier knowing that they love and trust each other enough to be vulnerable.
Some notes:
I think it's hilarious that the ML is drawn with white hair in fanart when in the extras he's described as still having black hair (I'm guessing it's because he's mentioned to grow multiple white hairs at one point?? lol)
Every villain is humanized to the point I started hating them just to hate - they're all made to be "misunderstood" which honestly we could have kept their backstories, there was no need to humanize every single one. Just something I personally didn't care for.
One question - does the MC never return to his old/original face or what? It was never mentioned if he kept the reconstructed face and honestly it makes me a little sad - I'm sure the ML misses that face
4.75/5
"All in all, Garan is your past. Your future is here with me."
SPOILERS BELOW
What I enjoyed:
I thought it was very interesting that the writer started off with how the MC and ML met in their childhood years then delving into their reunions, it's a timeline I hadn't seen done yet (usually the scenes in childhood are shown through flashbacks) which to me made the story feel very smooth and consistent. This also helps with how the romance is developed: it's not any sudden thing that makes the two characters fall in love, it's their devotion to each other's wellbeing, wanting the best for the other while being self-sacrificing each time.
The story is, once again, very plot-heavy - it makes you feel as if decades/centuries/thousands of years have passed, but no, all this story is contained before they're even thirty! It feels like the characters have lived a thousand lives by the end of the story. As someone who enjoys an interesting plot, it was really enjoyable.
I liked the fact that both the MC and ML are never afraid to show weakness to each other, crying openly in front of one another in multiple scenes; it makes the characters feel so much more three-dimensional, more human, and makes the scenes with them so much fluffier knowing that they love and trust each other enough to be vulnerable.
Some notes:
I think it's hilarious that the ML is drawn with white hair in fanart when in the extras he's described as still having black hair (I'm guessing it's because he's mentioned to grow multiple white hairs at one point?? lol)
Every villain is humanized to the point I started hating them just to hate - they're all made to be "misunderstood" which honestly we could have kept their backstories, there was no need to humanize every single one. Just something I personally didn't care for.
One question - does the MC never return to his old/original face or what? It was never mentioned if he kept the reconstructed face and honestly it makes me a little sad - I'm sure the ML misses that face
4.75/5
the backstory is too long 😭 idccc about 12 year olds when will we move on
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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:
Complicated
Holy crap, what a journey 😮💨
Loved it! Wanted to do a read through before thinking about purchasing the official English translation, and honestly very tempted to get this series!
It was sweet, heartbreaking and heartwarming. Some incredible characters and some beautiful dynamics.
Chi Yan my baby boy 🥺 you are such a good big brother
Excited for the English release and to re-read this incredible series again with fresh eyes and a fresh translation!
Loved it! Wanted to do a read through before thinking about purchasing the official English translation, and honestly very tempted to get this series!
It was sweet, heartbreaking and heartwarming. Some incredible characters and some beautiful dynamics.
Excited for the English release and to re-read this incredible series again with fresh eyes and a fresh translation!
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Non credo che i personaggi facciano al caso mio
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated