readeriam's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-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? Yes
5.0
I was so immersed in the story that I pulled two all nighters back to back. This is the first book that made me get my lazy ass up and do a deep analysis on every line. It is on the long side but by the time I was done, I wished there was more. It has everything I love- mystery, drama, tragedy, complex characters, action, friendships, romance,devoution,crazy shenanigans and so much more. I honestly think this is Mxtx's best book. Xie Lian is one of my favorite MC of all time. He makes me bawl my eyes out sometimes and make my stomach hurt from laughter sometimes. A smart, kind and silly MC.
All others characters are equally fun and dynamic. Please give this one a read,it is absolutely worth it.
All others characters are equally fun and dynamic. Please give this one a read,it is absolutely worth it.
ereal's review against another edition
5.0
My best and worst reading experience ever because I just cannot stop crying reading this book. It is beautifully written. A little bit too long for my liking but hey, it still managed to make me hooked until the end.
dicitur's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.75
oh my GOD.
i started this book thinking 'nothing can beat mdzs! it was so wonderful and i had so much fun reading if', and yet. this fucking exceeded my expectations SO MUCH.
this is a BEHEMOTH of a book, and yet i had fun reading every page and every word. well, not including book 4 which literally destroyed and fucking broke me.
i do not know how mxtx does it; her story and characters are so alive. not only here, but also in mdzs.
i don't know, i wanted to write a very elaborate review but i'm just speechless cuz of the impact this story made on me LOL
my only complaint is that now i have to read svss which is also so very long oh my god
i started this book thinking 'nothing can beat mdzs! it was so wonderful and i had so much fun reading if', and yet. this fucking exceeded my expectations SO MUCH.
this is a BEHEMOTH of a book, and yet i had fun reading every page and every word. well, not including book 4 which literally destroyed and fucking broke me.
i do not know how mxtx does it; her story and characters are so alive. not only here, but also in mdzs.
i don't know, i wanted to write a very elaborate review but i'm just speechless cuz of the impact this story made on me LOL
my only complaint is that now i have to read svss which is also so very long oh my god
rozobr's review against another edition
5.0
If I ever have the words I will come back and write a real review but this book tore my heart out through my chest and made me sob so absurdly hard it make me choke to the degree I almost threw up and I’m pretty sure strained my TMJ. I know it is nature to exaggerate on the internet but I swear to God that I have had persistent jaw pain trying to sleep and it is because of how intensely I cried. This is genuinely a once-in-a-lifetime read and I really have no way to say how beautiful and raw it is except that there is truly nothing else like it in the world and I no longer know what to do with myself now that it is done. Also: Pei Ming absolute legend
heyitsfey's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
autumika's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
5.0
craaaaapbag's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
medium-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? N/A
5.0
karin_goodreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh my god!!!
So, MXTX might be my favourite author currently and maybe even of all time, because both MDZS and TGCF have taken over my life. I think TGCF is even longer than the Bible (fact?) and I just read through it like my life depended on it. Currently I'm reading the manhua and let me tell you - STARember's style and designs are SO PRETTY!! The story just feels even more grand. I'm just really into this stuff :)
There are many characters in this story too and they have usually just one name and some of them have a special title or a nickname. Like, one thing that I really liked was that Hua Cheng, who was the Supreme Ghost King was called Crimson Rain Sought Flower - if you know the story then you also know the meaning and I really like how it adds to the character. For some reason Qi Rong, who I hated AND loved because of his antics, swearing, dramatics and his unhinged and chaotic behaviour, had such a cute appearance in my head, even though he shouldn't. Like he was called Green Ghost Qi Rong or Night-Touring Green Lantern - that sounds cute to me but he is *definitely* not.
The characters were again written really well and the world building was great too! This time the characters pulled me in even more, because the humor and chaoticness was just so good. The story had the action and adventure we needed, we got our romance that Hua Cheng waited 800 years for (no big deal.. *pfft*) and some ✨spice✨ too. We got literal gods, cultivators, ghosts and all kinds of monsters and beings. Oh, Hua Cheng's scimitar E-Ming even had it's own spirit and Xie Lian's Ruoye too. Both of their "birth" story's are heartbreaking. And also, Hua Cheng's little Wraith Butterflies!!!! They are so pretty and cute BUT incredibly deadly too😍
This novel had a lot of quotes and moments that just spoke volumes. I think one of the quotes that can be understood and felt even without reading the novel is this one (to this day this quote is precious to me):
So, MXTX might be my favourite author currently and maybe even of all time, because both MDZS and TGCF have taken over my life. I think TGCF is even longer than the Bible (fact?) and I just read through it like my life depended on it. Currently I'm reading the manhua and let me tell you - STARember's style and designs are SO PRETTY!! The story just feels even more grand. I'm just really into this stuff :)
There are many characters in this story too and they have usually just one name and some of them have a special title or a nickname. Like, one thing that I really liked was that Hua Cheng, who was the Supreme Ghost King was called Crimson Rain Sought Flower - if you know the story then you also know the meaning and I really like how it adds to the character. For some reason Qi Rong, who I hated AND loved because of his antics, swearing, dramatics and his unhinged and chaotic behaviour, had such a cute appearance in my head, even though he shouldn't. Like he was called Green Ghost Qi Rong or Night-Touring Green Lantern - that sounds cute to me but he is *definitely* not.
The characters were again written really well and the world building was great too! This time the characters pulled me in even more, because the humor and chaoticness was just so good. The story had the action and adventure we needed, we got our romance that Hua Cheng waited 800 years for (no big deal.. *pfft*) and some ✨spice✨ too. We got literal gods, cultivators, ghosts and all kinds of monsters and beings. Oh, Hua Cheng's scimitar E-Ming even had it's own spirit and Xie Lian's Ruoye too. Both of their "birth" story's are heartbreaking. And also, Hua Cheng's little Wraith Butterflies!!!! They are so pretty and cute BUT incredibly deadly too😍
Spoiler
So basically.. 800 years ago, Xie Lian, who was The Crown Prince of Xianle, ascended and became a god with tens of thousands of worshippers, but soon everything went downhill. He was sent back to the mortal realm, where he quietly suffered for 800 years. Seriously, it was so distressing and painful. The things that happened to him were truly just horrible. Hua Cheng who also suffered, tried to become powerful and unstoppable just because he wanted to protect Xie Lian, who didn't even know that he still had his most devoted worshipper fighting for him. Seriously, Hua Cheng was DEDICATED. I don't know where he got that kind of willpower. Well probably from his intense love and need to protect Xie Lian but still, his dedication was unrivaled.This novel had a lot of quotes and moments that just spoke volumes. I think one of the quotes that can be understood and felt even without reading the novel is this one (to this day this quote is precious to me):
The one standing in infinite glory is you; the one fallen from grace is also you. What matters is ‘you’ and not the state of you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Torture, and Death
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Self harm
Minor: Death of parent and Child abuse
kadesdoorway's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0