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A review by ebbiebooks
Peerless: Wushuang (Novel) Vol. 1 by Meng Xi Shi
adventurous
funny
mysterious
3.75
I really enjoyed myself reading this first volume. I was on the fense as I've struggled with Thousand Autumns so much, I didn't want to jump back into a series that I would just drag until being able to finish it finally. But this one is nothing like the previous series, even though they share the same universe. The reviews I saw didn't lie about that, and I'm grateful for them.
I think the main thing this series has going for itself so far is that the author put way more funny banter and situtations to counterbalance the politics and otherwise heavy subjects. There is a similar dynamic between the 2 MC: a more arrogant and ruthless one v. a more demure and grounded one (tho physical less powerful). But Cui Buqu doesn't let Feng Xiao just toss him around, he fights back with strong words and schemes. He believes in himself and his purpose, which gives the dynamic a more equal battleground, and make things more enjoyable for me I think.
The fact the others characters are not just martial artist and their disciples, or royals, really give the story a little more breathing room imo. The background of the story is still politic-heavy, but there's some space for people to have lives around the higher up's battle for power and such.
I'm still cautious about being 100% on board with the series, as TA was fine on the first volume as well. But it was refreshing coming off of a not so great volume of another series and the end of TA.
I think the main thing this series has going for itself so far is that the author put way more funny banter and situtations to counterbalance the politics and otherwise heavy subjects. There is a similar dynamic between the 2 MC: a more arrogant and ruthless one v. a more demure and grounded one (tho physical less powerful). But Cui Buqu doesn't let Feng Xiao just toss him around, he fights back with strong words and schemes. He believes in himself and his purpose, which gives the dynamic a more equal battleground, and make things more enjoyable for me I think.
The fact the others characters are not just martial artist and their disciples, or royals, really give the story a little more breathing room imo. The background of the story is still politic-heavy, but there's some space for people to have lives around the higher up's battle for power and such.
I'm still cautious about being 100% on board with the series, as TA was fine on the first volume as well. But it was refreshing coming off of a not so great volume of another series and the end of TA.