bejeweledmeli 's review for:

Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben (Novel) Vol. 3 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou

3.75

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Man, this volume emotionally drained me! I strongly disliked He Yu throughout it all and were he a living breathing human, I'd run up and tussle with him. He deserves a good ass whopping. Not once did he admit he was wrong nor did he beg for forgiveness. XQC maybe mean AF, secretive, and his words cruel, but he did not deserve to endure all that. 

I keep choosing books and media that  downright torment me days after finishing. So I'm praying the author doesn't leave me in anguish that much longer. Not that I think a cute little happily ever after bow would do this story justice, I just need my faith in kindness restored. 

If you're not a fan of cliffhangers you're gonna be pissed. Another reviewer I think on here and  Amazon gave a great synopsis of this one. If you're on the shelf, start. If you're dragged like me, keep going. Heard volume 4 gets it right. 

Too many trigger warnings to list it all.