chel_hop's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
nomnomnish's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to like this book. The premise of the book and the found-family trope was what initially got my attention.
Sadly, I just don't think novellas are for me. One of my issues with the book was just how everything happened out of nowhere? I was in for the ride but I had no idea what was going on the entire time. I wish this was a novel because the readers could learn more about the world, the ongoing war and the history and details regarding the deity. I also was not a fan of the comedy throughout the book, I personally just think that comedy in novels isn't for me. If you are a fan of slapstick comedy, then you may enjoy this book a lot more than I did.
I also was just not a fan of the any of the characters. I didn't vibe with any of the characters personally and around the 100 page mark was when I started to read it just to finish the book.
Overall, it was alright. I think, however, that novellas are not for me.
Sadly, I just don't think novellas are for me. One of my issues with the book was just how everything happened out of nowhere? I was in for the ride but I had no idea what was going on the entire time. I wish this was a novel because the readers could learn more about the world, the ongoing war and the history and details regarding the deity. I also was not a fan of the comedy throughout the book, I personally just think that comedy in novels isn't for me. If you are a fan of slapstick comedy, then you may enjoy this book a lot more than I did.
I also was just not a fan of the any of the characters. I didn't vibe with any of the characters personally and around the 100 page mark was when I started to read it just to finish the book.
Overall, it was alright. I think, however, that novellas are not for me.
umarrce's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
3.75
this would be a good intro to wuxia i feel like. god it's really the superior genre. nice charming characters, fun action, good good stuff, like a nice bowl of soup
bfearon's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
thechaoshour's review against another edition
4.0
A fun little adventure! I only wish it had been a full book!
klettie's review against another edition
3.0
Didn’t feel fully fleshed out but by the end I was absolutely drawn in. I enjoy Cho’s work a lot.
looloolibby's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
iheartkenjikishimoto's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.0
I didn't even feel a shred of emotion while reading this. It's a big mehhh for me lol