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ashtronomic 's review for:
Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu (Novel) Vol. 1
by Tang Jiu Qing
challenging
dark
emotional
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:
No
The political drama was way denser than I expected, but it’s definitely worth the pay off.
The initial chapters are heavy on exposition, which may be a struggle for readers like me who are unfamiliar with ancient Chinese politics. However, once you wrap your head around who is fighting who exactly, the political intrigue becomes quite enjoyable. I will say, I think the experience could have been improved with a more comprehensive glossary.
It’s really refreshing to read a danmei without fantasy elements, and I’m glad the romance sticks to realistic outcomes. The progression of closeness between the two main characters follows a very satisfying upward slope. Finally, this novel has delivered to me an enemies to lovers, where both the reason they are fighting and the reason they grow close feel totally reasonable.
I assume there are more books planned for translation in this series, but it’s pretty strong as a standalone.
The initial chapters are heavy on exposition, which may be a struggle for readers like me who are unfamiliar with ancient Chinese politics. However, once you wrap your head around who is fighting who exactly, the political intrigue becomes quite enjoyable. I will say, I think the experience could have been improved with a more comprehensive glossary.
It’s really refreshing to read a danmei without fantasy elements, and I’m glad the romance sticks to realistic outcomes. The progression of closeness between the two main characters follows a very satisfying upward slope. Finally, this novel has delivered to me an enemies to lovers, where both the reason they are fighting and the reason they grow close feel totally reasonable.
I assume there are more books planned for translation in this series, but it’s pretty strong as a standalone.