A review by rhiangalaxy
The Husky & His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 1 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Definitely not for the light-hearted as a depicts a very toxic relationship dynamic compared to other danmei, as well as blurred lines regarding age and non-con dynamics. Which can be surprising and off-putting if you're unaware of it going in (that's on me for not researching prior lol, only having heard good things from people who've read the other danmeis I've read). I've heard that this series is one of the series in danmei where you have to trust the process, but it is still a very dark romance regardless.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Kidnapping, and Murder

Minor: Death of parent

It was hard to decide what fit for this sort of warning but I feel like this is important to know if you wish to read, but beware this warning contains spoilers.

It is stated that Chu Wanning has feelings for Mo Ran, whom while currently mentally over 30 (unbeknownst to CW), is still 15 at this point. Which for modern sensibilities can be a bit rough even though in the historical context 15 is of age (even I found myself uncomfortable over it, but was told to trust the process) . However, besides kissing (all of which were not initiated by CW and usually due to illusions) CW has not approached MR in any sexual or romantic context as of book one. And feels ashamed and disgusted by his own feelings. So it is up to you whether that can be a deal breaker