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Wu Jin, as a trainee from a certain entertainment company, had a peerless, stunning face. He was qualified to debut as a lead performer even if he just sat there and did nothing.

After signing up for a certain talent show, the shining path to stardom beckoned to him––

Wu Jin: Hold on, why is this show different from what we agreed on? Wasn’t it supposed to be about jumping around, dancing, and singing songs? Why do you have to send me out into the wilderness…

Program Producer: You’re a once-in-a-century high appearance value competitor! We’re relying on you to save the program’s ratings!

Wu Jin: … I seem to be on the wrong show. Wait a minute, this isn’t an idol show, it’s a fighting survival reality show ahhh!!

Ten months later, the little cutie who had been thrown into the show––

Turned into a human weapon.

Powering up through various instances, slight entertainment circle elements.

Extremely overpowered gong x little cutie who grows to become an overpowered shou.

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STSTSWA
Sốc! Sao Bảo Là Show Tài Năng Cơ Mà
The surprising talent show
สู้จนเลือดหยดสุดท้าย เป้าหมายฉันต้องได้เด
惊！说好的选秀综艺竟然
驚！說好的選秀綜藝竟然
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12/09/20 XIIN c238 part4 (end)
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Anecdote
Anecdote rated it
November 28, 2020
Status: Completed
I'm still not over this book so I had to write this review to rave over how good everything was. SURPRISE! Is a hefty story that comes out to 225 chapters; it encompasses intergalactic politics, survival show games, training, romance, and friendship. There were many thrilling parts that I would love to reread and very few instances dragged. I'm sure readers all have their favorite "elimination matches" as I did. Granted, they were all well thought out and it really showcases the brilliance of strategy by pitting brains against brawn.... more>> Considering that Yu Jin starts out weak, his strength and assets progression and development is realistic which makes us readers really root for him. It's a great plot and there's a plethora of amazing side characters who bring much-needed comedic relief and competition to motivate MC's growth. <<less
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vassal101
vassal101 rated it
November 9, 2020
Status: c102
This is my first time writing a review, but this novel is such a gem I feel I must share my thoughts in order to promote it in the rankings and convince more people to read it!! I won't bother summarizing it again - the plot is exactly as you see it in the description here.

Surprise! Is not my usual kind of novel in the slightest. I'm very much a fan of xianxia/wuxia and politic-heavy historical novels. I picked this up mainly due to the translator (who is extremely, extremely... more>> talented along with their editors; I can't thank any of them enough for all their hard work) who I was introduced to via Glory (another great novel you should check out if you enjoy e-sports). And for the first 30-40 chapters, I enjoyed myself, but I wasn't that interested. I still don't know what switch flipped for me after that, but once I got into the swing of this novel, intrigued enough by the immediately likable and engaging characters and the sugar-sweet dynamic between the main cp, I fell in love hard.

The plot of this novel feels comedic, and it is, but it's also very intelligent. The author works very hard to make each elimination match's theme and dynamics as varied, complex, and interesting as possible, drawing from a multitude of sources and theories and cultures to create exciting challenges for the competitors. Whether or not they're entirely accurate or believable is 110% besides the point - allow yourself to get lost in the enjoyment of the thing, never mind if it's possible! I went into this for the pairing, but I'm sticking with it for the plot as well as the characters.

Speaking of which, the main couple is so delicious it hurts. I adore Wu Jin - he's absolutely the sweetest thing, and so incredibly hard working and naturally clever at the same time. It's incredibly satisfying watching him rise through the ranks both with the help of Wei Shi and on his own merit. Maybe I'm just a sucker for an honest and ambitious protagonist, but I think he's something special! The slowburn of the romance is exquisite. Additionally, at least as far as I've gotten, there's absolutely no need to worry about r*pe/dubcon/anything abusive at all between the main pairing. Wei Shi is very aggressive and possessive, but he only comes close to crossing the line once (and that time he's pretty much completely out of his head), and really genuinely respects and cherishes Wu Jin at every turn. Wu Jin treats him in kind! They are beyond precious.

I've seen some complaints of repetition or this novel just being fluff, and while that's fair, I do think it has a bit more to offer than people give it credit for. Even if it doesn't feel like something you'd normally read, I urge you with all my heart to give it a try! Just stick with it for the first fifty chapters, at least, especially if you like slowburn romances, humor, and smart protagonists! I swear on my life you won't regret it! <<less
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gloryeve
gloryeve rated it
June 27, 2020
Status: Completed
A Chinese version of Hunger Games.

The tipe of novel that's so interesting at first, boring in the middle & not really good at the end.

The MC had too many flaws & the ML just too strong. So I confused if the MC journey from weak to strong is the point of this novel or its about the ML fixing his past because ML story was so dominant than MC in this novel.

I've read this novel until the end + extra. To be honest, its not really good..

... more>>
Spoiler

The MC & ML are the product of genetic modification. At first its only ML but latter in the story MC suddenly also became a genetic modification product.

The MC went to a show basically like a Hunger games. He was weak, he met ML, ML start teaching him from weak to strong and MC in return help ML to fix his emotional lock because of his past experience in genetic modification gov. Project - accidentally. ML learnt to love MC, MC also like ML. And then Happy ending. ML & MC won the hunger game & ML can finally move on from his past.

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Ninnie
Ninnie rated it
May 3, 2020
Status: c1
If I used one word to describe this novel... INTENSE!

The story is way better than I expected with incredibly diverse and interesting instances that the characters enter to survive the game show. Again and again I’ve been impressed with the knowledge and hard work the author put into it, to the point where I’m now a DIEHARD FAN! The writing style of the author is one minute intelligent and informative and then the next is so funny you have literal tears streaming down your face from laughing.

The characters are not... more>> stuck in a ‘specific setting’ but are allowed to grow and develop in interesting ways that occasionally take a person by surprise and make a person squee in glee in excitement. And the fluff! Oh man... so satisfying and INTENSE.

I refuse to give anything away, so go read it yourself! You’ll be glad you did!

All I have left to say is... MORE PLEASE!!! <<less
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SilverWolfHiddenInSnow
SilverWolfHiddenInSnow rated it
April 19, 2020
Status: c85 part1
All of Alexa Esme's ramblings +1, except I haven't read "Founder of Daobolism" yet. I have a sort of unique problem. When I laugh or fangirl too hard, I start hyperventilating. This story makes me hyperventilate a LOT. Even more than "Reader and Protagonist Definitely Have To Be In True Love", which is my favorite bl novel. Read it, you won't regret it. The fluff with have your brain exploding due to meng overdose!!!! LITTLE WITCH, GANBATTE!!
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pagandog
pagandog
November 22, 2022
Status: c27
I don't think I can do this novel right now, so I'm pressing pause. I will come back to it later when my "filter out annoyances" gauge is back to full because I'll need all of it. I'm pretty good at filtering out annoyances, and I'm fine with all kinds of characters and tropes, but I've finally found a nemesis I cannot challenge without full HP.

As much as I'm interested in the novel's theme and world, having to be reminded over and over almost every paragraph how developmentally challenged the... more>> MC is is getting on my nerves. How the adult whose looks, speech, and mannerisms are that of a child steals the hearts of everyone who lays an eye on him, smells like milk, has fluffy curls, translucent pale skin, perpetually sparkling doe eyes, obedient, docile, innocent, timid, clueless, always walks around dazedly, falls asleep randomly wherever like a defenseless toddler, and so on and so forth.

Up until now, this feels like a "spin the wheel" collection of sentences describing the MC or things revolving around his supposed "cuteness" with only a few lines about the actual plot scattered in between. Even those need to have a couple of words inserted about his crystal clear eyes or puffy cheeks or whatnot. For example, he can't just lift his face, he needs to lift his "small round face" every single time. When this happens in the middle of action scenes, it just breaks the flow. <<less
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RoseAllFoster
RoseAllFoster rated it
June 28, 2022
Status: Completed
I've already finished this one since a long time ago; however, I was too lazy to create an account to write a review during that time. So since I'm coming back to re-read right now, I thought I might leave some reviews.

This novel is absolutely a gem! I love the plots, and I love the characters! Especially our MC, Wu Jin. He's a cutie pie but he's not a weakass or pushover MC who only know how to depend on others people at all. He's very smart and know how... more>> to survive by his own. I like his character's growth the most.

More importantly, the survival show's themes are epic too. Every arc is very interesting. It got me hooked since chapter one. Anyway, if you enjoyed reading an unlimited flow novels with teamwork and interesting themes, a smart and cute MC, and a strong and reliable ml, then do not hesitate any longer, you should go for it.

Ps: For unlimited flows novels that I've finished reading, I recommend: Mist, The Earth is online, Global university entrance examination, Card room, Game loading, I wasn't born luck, and this novel (Surprise! The supposed talent show is actually-!). <<less
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Majin11
Majin11 rated it
February 17, 2022
Status: Completed
I was having a really bad time before I found this novel and started reading it. Needless to say that it somehow saved me from myself trying to die that time. Fluff saves lives. &Lt;3<3<3

Thank you very much to the author and the translator XIIN for sharing this novel to my world.
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miumiumiu
miumiumiu rated it
December 28, 2021
Status: Completed
Honestly I love the plot so much (al the games and stuff my brain hurts and my tabs are countless especially for the dinosaur part) and the side characters were the absolute BEST (xiao ming, caesar, zoe, red, red’s brother and the guinea pig, even the damn cat) but I got sick and tired of hearing Wu Jin worship like ok ok cute big amber eyes innocent but deadly ooo yea blond curly hair fluffy bouncy ooouuu pwetty boy

like half the time for real not even joking everyone thinks of... more>> the MC that way <<less
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Alwerien
Alwerien rated it
November 19, 2021
Status: c129
Not finished with the story yet but so far mostly liking this.

However, there are couple points that keep bothering me and it might be an issue for you as well. It might not. On the other hand, there is a lot of good stuff, so if you are like me, eventually your brain will filter out the stuff you don't like and enjoy the rest.

What keeps bothering me:

  1. Supposed setting
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    of interstellar era 1000 years in the future. Yet somehow, almost everything is like 21st century, just moved to planets (but seems like only Earth's history is in play), some added tech and genetic engineering - most of it for plot reasons. Outside of the plot devices, there is little feel of any sort of interstellar era. Normal foods, normal animals, normal clothes, mostly normal weapons... And as much as I love the arcs (and they are really well thought out and creative), does it really make sense that everything in interstellar era with many mentioned planets would be themed from Earth? The sponsor companies are from various planets too yet somehow there is only Earth in their eyes.

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  2. The chinese BL MC/ML stereotype cliches.
    Spoiler

    I understand this is explained by the plot, but was it really needed?

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    Like some other reviewer said, eventually my brain just started skipping the paragraphs describing MC's cuteness, dewy misty eyes, fluffy curls, lips and neck ripe for biting, waist to abuse... The ML's oppresive cold handsomeness, OP-ness, possessiveness... well I'm sure you know just the type. Thank god there is character growth but really...
  3. Minor nitpicks like masks and breathing equipment conveniently disappearing when it's time to kiss. I'm probably weird, but I keep realizing these details and it breaks the immersion.
Things I really like:

  1. The side characters - love love love love them. I have skipped ahead to read some of the extras and really wish there was more to some of them... like
    Spoiler

    Jingyi.

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    Their characters are varied and they are not there just to be a background wallpaper like in some other novels. I especially really appreciate there are not some dumb one-use villains.
  2. The arcs - honestly despite the strangeness of them in the setting itself, they are well thought out to good amount of details, MC figuring them out is not completely unrealistic despite some deus ex machina here and there. And it's pretty enjoyable to be able to learn something new!
  3. MC's dedication and hard work to better himself instead of instant gold finger.
  4. Translation that makes reading this a delight.
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yellauraya
yellauraya rated it
November 2, 2021
Status: Completed
★★★★☆ [4/5 stars]

'There's a fierce beast in my heart, and the reins are in you hands'

It wasn't my plan to read this novel yet because I was reading SCI at that moment and I only tried the first three chapters to see if I'm going to like it. I didn't expect that I was going to get hooked that early!

This is my very first Unlimited Flow novel that I've read without the 'real death' into it. Yeah, this novel includes survival instances and stuff but the casualty level in those... more>> instances is zero. That makes this novel so refreshing.

Our MC, Wu Jin/Little Witch, is one of the most likeable characters I've ever read, in my opinion. He was so energetic and bouncy but gentle and obedient at the same time. I didn't expect that Little Witch could trigger my maternal instinct. Even in the novel, he has more mother fans than girlfriend fans. He was also like a kid who was forced to hold weapons and was thrown in the crowd of rowdy and muscled men. He was an absolute newbie without any knowledge about weapons, guns, tactical maneuver and survival at all, but he was clever af! He was actually considered as the brain of the their team, and there are times when some contestants even 'copied his homework'. I love reading how Little Witch grows little by little. Oh, and I almost forgot! I also love his small curls so much. It was like his curls has its own personality. His curls absolutely defined his moods and it was also some sort of big boss radar LMAO

On the other hand, our ML, Wei Shi, is the definition of a god! He was basically a human weapon and a very overpowered character. But him being an OP character has some twist into it, because he deliberately wasn't showing his real strength. Except for Little Witch, nobody even remembered he existed as a contestant. He has that skill in scouting that can help him hide his presence. He is Little Witch's big boss and a very doting lover. I actually wished a couple of times to have a boyfriend like him. He is not too domineering and what I liked about him the most is he respects and supports Little Witch's decisions so much, especially in those important life situations. He never forced his own choices onto his lover like some typical overbearing partner. He lets Little Witch do whatever he wants but the big boss always make sure that he's right there if anything goes out of control. He helped Little Witch to train but when it comes to the competition, he lets him improve his skills on his own. I really respect his character so much. And did I mention how much he dotes his lover?! Like he sponsored a single elimination round to let Little Witch show the fruit of his efforts, but without abusing his authority at all.

The part that I also loved about this novel aside from the humor is the supporting characters. Little Witch and Wei Shi have a competitive relationship with the other contestants but outside the elimination rounds, they are all good friends. I adore all of their interactions so much! And also, this is the first time I've seen a couple raising a menagerie. Little Witch and Big Boss literally raised a rabbit, a cat, a pterosaur and a flamingo as their pets, and they almost raised an alpaca too (which was a pity they didn't get to own it).

In my opinion, this is a very unique survival novel and it was very worthy of having so many chapters. There are also some twists that you would never expect. I highly recommend this novel so much, especially for those who loved UF novels. <<less
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Hibari_Rin
Hibari_Rin rated it
June 27, 2021
Status: Completed
I actually finished this last year when the translation was done. Best infinite flow novel!

Reason? I have so many reasons!

  1. Gorgeous copies! My fave is definitely the Tarot card instance! Not only because that is the beginning of our CP, but also because I've played Persona series and I love how the author implement them into an instance. Second fave is the Versailles because it sounds super interesting and I'd love to try in RL!
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    Although seeing ghost projections will scare me

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  2. Super hardworking MC! It's not his high face spec and adorableness that hit me the hardest, but his sheer hardwork. Me, an absolute failure in exercising, cannot relate to how MC just go from 'never touching a gun and making a fist' into who he is by the end of the show. He grow so fast in 8 (?) months! (I think the whole show only takes 8 months anyway...)
  3. ML is an iceberg on the outside but his inner monologue when describing his action is very cute. Also... our ML has developed quite a number of kink by the end of the show! Hahaha
  4. Sad dramatic backstory revelation. I think nearly all chinese novel protagonists have sad backstory, but theirs are definitely plus points here!
    Spoiler

    especially the reveal that there is no transmigration at all. It's a good explanation!

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  5. So much colorful side character that shines throughout the story! Protective dad Zoe, the chill mom Wen Lin, the oblivious bro Caesar, similarly silly bestie Ming Yao, gentleman Zuo Botang who accidentally got bent, socially awkward supposedly a male God Wei Yan, the supportive little follower Lin Ke, the proud narcissist Thin Fire, the ever heartbroken mama fan Vera, and Ning Fengbei the queen who'd rather die together than lose. Names usually escapes me, but I can remember them still after months :')
There is only 1 con... I needed more of their reveal!! One chapter where their fans reaction is only @%&#*@£ is not enough!!!
Spoiler

I don't even think the fans ever figure out that Wei Shi is the king of Floating City!! Or at least they should post their marriage certificate so the fans at least knew how long their CP has sailed! I am indignant on their fans' behalf!! XD

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atisu
atisu rated it
June 8, 2021
Status: Completed
literally waited every day for our god XIIN to update this masterpiece. An AMAZING PLOT with BREATHTAKING characters. I love all our main cast from the cute but sharp and intelligent wu jin (MC) to the emotionless but doting and powerful wei shi (ML). ML actually lets MC develop his skills on his own and allows him to go through his own sets of challenges. MC goes through such a satisfying character development. You can tell how much I love this piece. ALL THE STAGES/WORLDS ARE ASTONISHING! I loVE the... more>> louis XIV and dinosaur one! And the way MC and ML spreads dogfood while hiding from the livestream cameras are simply *melting sounds*.

[survival games/world-hopping/interstellar/transmigration] <<less
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Lencestr
Lencestr
May 28, 2021
Status: Completed
I like it. My brain is mushy rn so I can't really think well but this is a good story.

My criteria for judging interstellar stories are

  1. What are the rules they've created
  2. Does their actions comply with the rules?
I think yes.

I grew up watching Detective Conan so I'm numb to all the critics saying he's able to gleam the rules from a glance. Even if it's true, I don't think that's wrong because he clearly has other shortcomings to make up for it. Plus, there were a lot of timeskips that omitted... more>> the amount of effort MC put in so he wasn't bad*ss in a day.

About the ML.. Did you read the story? ML have tried giving plenty of resource to MC but MC often rejects him and uses his own effort to win many of the battles.

I like it, their romance is uhh really different than others

Spoiler

Their pterosaur dates!! Their armory proposal!! Wth its so so different from other cp I read so far.

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I really like the side characters as well, they feel like they exist outside of MC's world and each of them have their own characteristic.

I think most of people's disappointment stems from their weird expectations for this book before reading it. Which is.. I dont have the word for it but it is strange.

I feel like when I get my required amount of sleep i'd come back and see a lot of grammar mistakes here but nvm <<less
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SweetLove
SweetLove rated it
May 14, 2021
Status: Completed
Greatly amazed by the author's detailed descriptions and intelligent storytelling. SURPRISE will definitely be one that I'll always remember. Must read!

Big Kudos as well to XIIN and her team at Chrysanthemum Garden. I always fall in love with the works that XIIN has translated. Please keep up the good work~
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yuranchia
yuranchia rated it
March 28, 2021
Status: Completed
This novel was so good that I got post-book blues after I finished reading it.

Our adorable and obedient 9-yr-old (no, not actually) child MC-Little Witch-is possibly the cutest MC I have ever encountered across all the danmei I have ever read. Our ML-Wei Shi-is really doting to MC and is the type who supports his little bunny bf from the back and always gives the MC just the push he needs to succeed. He’s super respectful to the MC’s wishes and doesn’t interfere with MC’s career. Like literally he is Little Witch’s #1 super fan husbando and isn’t afraid to show it. ML also gets more and more romantic as the story goes on. I truly believe that these two are star-crossed lovers who truly deserve each other because the way their past played out really stabbed me in the heart and healed it with sugar and warmth afterwards with their interactions. It was also pretty cute whenever the two of them bantered and I love how their family of little pets just keeps on growing.

All the characters in the survival training show are so organic and you really can’t help but feel attached to them. Mah lil boi Wei Yan and his confusion and helplessness due to his inability to outwardly express himself. Mama Zoe and Dada Wen Lin ahhhh I ship them so much. Also JINGYI CP!!1!111 I especially loved the extra with the Jingyi double-c couple (really wish there was more bc I ship them so friggen much hnnnnngh). Sometimes I felt as if I was part of the Crosson show audience and I felt connected especially with all the Little Witch mama fans, Scarf CP girls, Jingyi CP fans, etc.

Also, the author is an absolute genius with the setting and world building of this novel and each of the competitions. My mind was super duper... more>> blown away by all the technology and you can really tell the author did her research to make all the futuristic science stuff believable. Honestly.. The author is probably just as much of a learning tyrant as Little Witch lol.

To be completely honest, this review was just a rant for me to vent all my excessive feels from reading this masterpiece of a novel. I honestly got super attached to all the characters and am really sad now to let them go now that I finished reading╭ (╯^╰) ╮ If I could give this novel a 10/5 I would bc everything about this novel was just so perfectly well done-even the extras. <<less
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Shin_hye
Shin_hye rated it
January 29, 2021
Status: Completed
First, before I pick up this novel, I rely onto comments from other readers who finished this novel. In my opinion, this novel is one of many novel which portrayed realistic improvement of MC. I can give 100% support to his changes and self improvement which move from placing in the bottom range to successful debuted in 4th place. Not to exaggerates neither the author push MC to rely solely onto ML. Although ML still has the overbearing aura which can be seen commonly in other novel, but here I... more>> can point out the differences which has mature elements. The author seems to put how MC and ML regardless their special relationship still respect each other pride as man which rarely be seen.

I feel proud to see a novel which has it owns special characters which different and able to stand by its own. Everything in the plot are real and parallel with the facts which you can google on later if you wanted to further inquired more information.

For the arc, most of them show how the MC improve himself and you might seem the author really portrayed him to be a perfect figure, but later it all make sense because the author will reveal his real identity in the 31st century.

The interaction between MC and ML is full with flavor and there will be a mix of maturity in it. For those who wants a cute fluffy MC who act coquettish towards ML, this novel is not for you. All I can say is this novel portrayed a high understanding couple who know what they want and what important in their life.

For the other reader who comment about the slow pace in this novel, well they are right, because author focusing more towards revealing MC and ML characters which suit in the 31st century. Although they fall in love with each other early, but the realistic of human nature is there and I really love it. This is what human beings will act in the real life, because none of use able to read others mind. We tend to have anxiety and wanting to proves ourself in order to leave high impression. Well that's exactly a natural human feelings.

For the sake of revealing their marriage, for me it is not important, because that's is their privacy. Even in the real life most of us will tend to make it memorial between the couple themself because it really whats matter. But here, the author make it seem the MC and ML not really hiding their relationship neither publishes it to the public. Well none of it concern me, because I always educates my self to respect other wants. Again, this is based on my opinion and since I read many novel and encounter many good, excellent, and poor novel, for me this novel still unable to get me read through it for the second time. I have no particular reason for this, just for me this novel does not leave me with a huge impression other than how great the couple are and how good the level of understanding between MC and ML. <<less
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longing
longing rated it
January 15, 2021
Status: c156
I dropped it because not only it became boring and I needed to push myself to continue since ~100-ish chapter, but the setting and the plot made me so frustrated! I'm even quite angry thinking about it.

Main couple's interactions, their chemistry are enjoyable, but there are not enough of them.

Just in the end I felt like everything's senseless, because every MC/ML's success is driven by The Fate Itself. It's not interesting, it decreases your will to live and improve yourself and it's just disappointing. Everything that happens with MC and... more>> ML and a couple of side characters is simply caused by who they are by the right of birth.

And so I found myself desiring one of more realistic and humane, not absolutely 666 side characters to be MC instead.

Also the conception of future doesn't feel satisfactory, unique or realistic. I hate politics in such novels, it usually is a tr*sh. Monarchy and market hegemony, classic!

Talking about the Show itself, I liked it and I loved historical themed arc, though MC is solving everything because he's MC.

To sum up, it may be quite funny, but if you don't like the idea of main characters being perfect creatures destined to each other, I do not recommend it to you. <<less
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Kyaaaaaaaaa
Kyaaaaaaaaa rated it
December 29, 2020
Status: Completed
This BL was one of the most beautiful BLs I've read in a while. Holy sh*t it was long too and full of dog food, action, and just amazing story plot. I haven't done a extensive story review in a while but I'll try my best.

Plot: 8.5/10

First off, I'd like to address that the summary listed above isn't as clear as it should be. Wu Jin, our MC, had transmigrated from a 21st century idol talent show to a survival themed show full of fighting and guns in the 31st... more>> century. That's mostly all I will say about the summary. Anyways, this story is a 50/50 plot and romance story. It's a nice balance and honestly something I look for in all stories I read. The plot has a unique "survival show" type off gig (that vaguely reminds me of an action version of Produce 101) . However the plot development isn't anything special. It follows the standard "MC levels up and goes from weak to strong." Yet most of the arcs made me gasp at the brilliance and action, and this is mainly due the author not skipping out on details. I often see authors summarize the arcs at times (telling but not showing) yet the author here always creates a fabulous setting in each of her arcs and also unfolds intricate and thoughtful elimination matches (which are common in the survival shows). The author has done her research on guns, history, dinosaurs, etc and construed a beautiful mystery game in her elimination matches that are jam packed with action (so logic, which my rabbit excels at, and actions is both included in the games!). I can't express my love for that enough.

Outside of the survival show, there is also some plot that is best not to mention for the sake of spoilers. However, I also loved that outside plot dearly and it satisfied all my cravings that I didn't even know existed. I really want to compliment the author who wrote this because she really did a fine job pulling the reader in with hidden desires and mostly satisfying those hidden desires through the outside plot.

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One complaint I would like to add is that in the end of the story, Wu Jin was unable to stand on equal footing with the ML, Wei Shi. Granted, his footing was still very close to being on equal level, but this unequal footing still left me slightly annoyed. I felt that the whole point of this story was to have Wu Jin be able to beat his lover occasionally and vice versa. But he only beat him once? Like bit*h I know that's not luck and Wu Jin probably worked hard for that victory, but I prefer something like Haikyuu, where the two characters are on equal power and this can accumulate occasional wins and losses with each other. Not just... one win and then calling it a day ya know? That's probably the only reason I took off one point from my rating

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Characters: 9.5/10

Our MC, Wu Jin, is honestly a very adorable badass bunny rabbit. He's at first timid and weak, but still has this amazing brimming potential that soon harvests itself later in the story. He's beautiful (of course) yet that fact is soon overshadowed by his skill later on in the story. He becomes recognized as a warrior, not a pretty model—which is extremely refreshing. What's more, he hardly relies on the ML when he battles. He would rather lose than do that exactly. He uses his strength to win, and is is determined to be respected through his own means. One amazing attribute about Wu Jin is that despite his physical disadvantages (having an idols body for a completion full of burly men ahem), he still manages to do excellent in the competitions due to intelligence. His intelligence overwhelms any of the groomed players even during the beginning of the competitions, and it's hella badass if I say so myself. Those are the pros. I only have one con, and it's that he becomes a weak bunny rabbit especially in front of the Ml. Sure he's mischievous and playful and not timid in front of the Ml, yet he still ends up being overpowered. It's understandable when you consider that the ML has 7 years of war experience that gives him that domineering presence compared to the MC, but this type of set up continues to happen even after the end, which once again, left me slightly annoyed.

Our ML is the exact definition of cold, overbearing, OP President at first. But that's only at the initial stage. Once you go further in the story, you'll realize he has depth and emotions that extend from the common character set up. I found it actually adorable that his mind (which is full of bunny Wu Jins hopping about) completely was the opposite from his cold character. And as you get further in the story, you realize there's a uncontrollable reason and backstory to his cold character set up, and that makes his character full of richness. The ML also—despite his set up—lets Wu Jin do his own thing, respects his decisions regardless of his (ML's) personal feelings that might want something else. He's extremely gentle with Wu Jin, but also knows his to toughen and train him up for future competitions without giving him a direct golden spoon. In other words, he gives Wu Jin the resources to improve, but it's ultimately up to Wu Jin's hard work and ability to use those resources to the max that Wu Jin finally also becomes respected.

I usually don't enjoy reading about side characters. And it's probably because the authors I've read from never really developed them properly. Yet this author did and I'm eternally grateful. All the side characters have unique temperaments that made me enjoy reading about them even when they were not the main characters. I can recite all the side characters one by one and give detailed character evaluations too. From a person who usually skips scenes when reading a BL novel due to side characters, this is saying a lot. One more thing I would like to add, is that the side characters and their developments all are seen through their interactions with the main characters. In other words, you're not gonna be getting this hella long arcs focusing on a side character and making you wanna skip so you can get back to the MC. That's one of the reasons I don't like developing the side characters, but the author does this seamlessly without deterring away from the MC, so I graciously applaud her.

Romance: 10/10

Perfect. No complaints here. Honestly you'll be smiling to full max every single time you see their interactions. It's fluff that doesn't deter away from the action or seriousness of events. True quality dog food *chefs kiss*.

Translation: 10/10

Seamless. I can see how much effort was out in. Especially when the author used so many foreign war terms and history, all was translated accurately and delivered the authors intentions and complex dabbles in the mystery genre of the novel.

Conclusion

That's all! I highly recommend this novel! Took me like a week to complete with my screen time average being 11 hours a day though haha.... hahahahahaha....I wouldn't worry about this novel being too short. <<less
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eris421
eris421
December 28, 2020
Status: Completed
If you're hesitating, listen to me and just give it a try. Out of all BL's I have read this is by far the most enjoyable. Even though it is a BL it doesn't solely focus on their romance and the idea that it's "two males in love". The concept of the entire novel is just amazing, from the elimination round concepts, fight details and character background, everything is just perfect. As a sci-fi novel it's simply stunning, the story telling and the way everything weaves together is just so... more>> well done. I seriously don't know how the author even thought of some of these ideas and concepts in the first place, the translator also did such an amazing job and it was really easy to read.

Of course its not only the technicalities that are amazing, the romance is just as gratifying. Although not as lovey-dovey as most BL couples, the MC and ML's relationship give you a more tacit understanding kind of feel. They're not overly passionate and it's kind of a slow burn, but at the same time it doesn't feel slow because you can genuinely feel their feelings for each other. There's no big misunderstanding that tears them apart, because they actually communicate with each other, and I don't know about you but that seems like a nice and healthy relationship.

Anyways If you like Sci-fi, puzzle solving and amazing brain powers, pick this up. I promise you won't regret it. <<less
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