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esmeloa's review
3.75
First, yes, as many have said, lots of info dump. It does make it quite hard to read at times, and having watched the donghua first definitely helped me picture all the different characters better when reading the novel. (I was unsure if I should jump right to volume 3 or still read vol 1 and 2 first, but this volume has proven me that it's interesting to read vol 1 and 2 even after having watched the donghua - many scenes are remodeled quite differently in the donghua, toned down let's say.)
I also have some issues with the translation - it's fine for the most part, but
Anyway do I love what's going on between Yan Wushi and Shen Qiao yes absolutely so I'm driving into volume 2 rn but here is why it's a 3.75 : info dump (on the author) and questionable translation (on the translator). Otherwise it's so far quite good.
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and War
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Cannibalism, and Sexual harassment
klbreyfogle's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Homophobia and Cannibalism
sirenricobooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual harassment, and War
bonriki's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Racism, Violence, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Cannibalism
Minor: Pedophilia and Rape
paradicsomleves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual harassment
_i_am_et_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood
drsinoire's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Chronic illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Cannibalism, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Ableism and Sexual harassment
rafacolog's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Rape, and Violence
fred___'s review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Gore and Blood
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, and Cannibalism
gardens_and_dragons's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual harassment
The sexual harassment is a threat to force one of the characters into being a male concubine for a prince. I downgraded to medium as nothing happens, and the person who threatened the character has revenge enacted on them.