FOG

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Yu Sui and Shi Luo met each other when they were much younger. One was a pro-gamer, a widely-renowned, best of the best, in-game medic. The other was an e-sports newcomer who was just starting out. The two originally played for the same team, during which their relationship became increasingly deep.

But things did not go as expected. Yu Sui went to Europe and Shi Luo changed his in-game job to become a striker. The two belonged to different teams and different divisions, with oceans between them, each doing wonderfully …

They had become two tigers on separate mountains. The last thing anyone expected was for Yu Sui to return to the domestic league two years later. There was no way to avoid it and the two met once again.

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FOG[e-sports]
FOG[电竞]
FOG ท่ามกลางสายหมอก
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rouye_
rouye_ rated it
February 2, 2023
Status: Completed
Looking at the reviews surprised me, because I didn't think the novel would be this highly praised. The story itself is good, but there's also things I want to complain about..

Firstly, the drama. It starts off so angsty and dramatic with the MC and ML basically enemies due to their past, but the drama was never even explained nor was it thoroughly spoken about. The plot literally just skips over it lol they hated each other and then suddenly they don't without a proper conversation or anything.

And the second "drama"... more>> scene with the side account was super cringey to me. The secondhand embarrassment was too much for me and I couldn't bring myself to read even half of it. Not to mention the pacing felt a bit odd. You could cut the novel in half and it would still feel a bit dragged on.

That's all I have to complain about though. The good sides of it is that the ML is a wonderful dude and I actually love him a lot. He's not toxic at all and the relationship was quite lovely. The fluffiness between the two was really adorable and had me smiling a lot. The MC was very childish, but I could ignore that due to the fact that he, well, is a child technically. He has his cute moments too.

So I think the story is okay. I don't regret reading it but I doubt I'll ever want to read it again. <<less
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SweetLove
SweetLove rated it
October 10, 2022
Status: Completed
It started off with a sour feeling but you'll finally experience the sweet by the 30th chapter or so. YS and SL reminds me of the pair from I Can Do It but this has more of a dramatic flair. FOG was more focused on the development of relationships between the characters but the game theme added some excitement to the story.

Kudos at CG team for their quality translations as always. ❤️
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JuneV
JuneV rated it
January 1, 2022
Status: Completed
10/5 starts? 5 is not enough!! This is just SO GOOD!! A MASTERPIECE!!

This story is ABSOU-f*ckING-LETLY AMAZING. Their pain, their love and longing for each other. Sigh. Some part of the story I felt like I want to cry so much for them. The story is just wow with beautifully written script and phrases.

Everyone say it's angsty. Yes it is, but it's not that unbearable to me, cause we know they always loved each other. Everytime they feel distressed for each other, I feel myself gets choked to tears. Their... more>> love is just simply outright beautiful.

At the starting we feel the pain, then it is just pure sweet fluff with little bitterness. They deserve each other and deserve every good things in this world. The plot is just right and all charcaters are good.

To the author, Beautifully written masterpiece!!

Super Highly Recommended!! <<less
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Elyurias
Elyurias rated it
October 27, 2021
Status: c124
Absolutely incredible! I love manman's story since i've read those years in quest of honour mine (u should read as well) so I knew that FOG wouldn't disappoint me. The unconventional thing abt this novel is that the "angst" (it's rlly light) comes in the begging, it hurts but you don't have a deep relationship with the characters yet so it doesn't hurts that much (but if you re-read it...). The main couple is amazing, you'll love Yu Sui, I'm sure you will, and Luoluo (my kitten) is such a... more>> angry baby, it's so damn cute! The side characters are just as great, we have Puppy and Chen Huo (Zhou Huo, Old Qiao, Wawa) and they don't let u be sad for even a second; for me it was like this: they would open their mouths and i'd be laughing so hard till my stomach hurts. The story it's interesting, they aren't just playing games, there's a motive, and that's why things just gets better and better at every chapter. Ah, there's another good point about FOG: the chapters are short, and this is smth I rlly like while reading a novel. Anyway, you should give it a try, u won't regret it (and if do, u can just drop at any moment!). <<less
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Ninjagal
Ninjagal rated it
December 3, 2020
Status: c101
Rainbow turtle TL - 100% quality

GAMING BL danmei with both being pro -😘

It's super good. I just can't with this two. They're so good together omg and the sweet fluff... Pls keep slapping me with dog food

I can't get enough of this CP. AWSL
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Mi Tang
Mi Tang rated it
August 11, 2020
Status: c54
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I'm really happy with how things are unfolding, so far the story never fails to get me interested, and the flow of the story is relatively good, MC and ML still have to get used to being in the same team (because of the things that happened in the past) but their future relationship is looking promising :) and I have a feeling we'll get more sweet interactions between the two of them soon~

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damnmei
damnmei rated it
September 24, 2023
Status: Completed
This is a great novel for people who aren't really into reading esports games but want a little primer in the genre, as there's way more plot and character interactions than actual gaming scenes. (At least in the first half of the novel.) Which definitely suits my taste, as esports novels tend to go over my head a lot haha! There's also only four players in a team as opposed to the usual 5, so less to keep track of both in gameplay and in team dynamics.

The main couple have... more>> a lot of drama and history together, which all gets revealed in due time. There's a good amount of heartache and misunderstandings, but rest assured that it really doesn't last for an excessive amount of time. ML really does treat MC well, despite what the initial introduction of his character might have you think. Their relationship is very much that of a doting older brother and a spoiled younger one, with the brother part getting dropped somewhere along the line.

The side characters make for great team dynamics, and the plot takes you for quite a few twists before the main couple finally gets together. I did find myself loosing some interest after their relationship was confirmed, but it's not that long of a novel so I was still able to finish haha! The ML in the past was a bit more of an interesting character than present— he turned a bit too doting for me to be honest, and I missed the way he would curse and act disaffected. Like he's definitely a green flag, and he still does tease the MC to keep things a little interesting between them. Alas, I am the red flag for wanting him to revert to his old ways hahaha

Nitpick on the manhwa adaptation in how they made the MC look like some tiny skinny shou when he's actually 181cm tall in the novel and only a little shorter than the ML. <<less
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trash_generalist
trash_generalist rated it
August 22, 2022
Status: c110
I avoided this novel for the longest time. Based on the summary, I was 100% expecting that it would be a hardcore e-sports gameplay novel filled with lots of angst LOLOL. In the end, I was completely in the wrong pfft! The Main Plot: The MC (Shi Luo) finds out that his ex-captain (the ML: Yu Sui) is coming back from Europe. Based on gossip, the two have an irreconcilable relationship. So the story is pretty intense in the beginning, there's lots of mystery about the truth of the matter,... more>> which prompts flashbacks that call back to what truly happened and the truth about their relationship — which is a lot more dependent that it initially appears!

As mentioned by many other reviewers, the first 30 or so chapters of this novel are full of knives. But once the truth has been revealed, the mood clears up and the romance turns from bittersweet to soft fluff~ The two main characters are pretty interesting. We have a boy-next-door type of ML who everyone thinks is a slag man but has a soft and squishy heart. Then there's the tsundere and rebellious MC whose face is as thin as paper! The gameplay does feature a bit, but I found that aspect not so interesting this time around. Mainly because the author placed more of an emphasis on the characters and their growth.

All in all, highly recommend! I didn't end up finishing it cause I was happy where the romance left off and not all that interested about the external plot (the competition), but my view of the novel is still pretty positive. The TL is good too, so there's no reason not to at least give it a shot!

CHARACTERS: 9.5/10

The characters are definitely what I liked most about this novel. The author gives them a lot of depth and handles them consistently.

Shi Luo (MC)

The MC of this novel is a total tsundere. He's also a bit of petty green tea (and proud of it LOL). Altogether, a cutie that you can't help but feel distressed for but still want to to tease.

Yu Sui (ML)

The ML is not your usual ML. He's neither stoic or particularly overbearing. He's very doting to the MC! I actually liken his characteristics to the usual style of supporting male characters. As in, he has a lot of good points (handsome, rich, great personality, close ties with the protagonist, etc.) but circumstances blocked his happy ending because he was too damn kind. If there was another love interest, he would have lost out because of his soft and squishy heart and I love him for it T.T

ROMANCE: 9/10

The romance, despite the rough start, is particularly sweet in this novel. The main CP are both very kind people in general, and it makes the story feel more wholesome, pfft! It's not my usual preference when it comes to dynamics, but the ML's "slag man" tendencies and the MC's tsundere-ness won me over~

SETTING: 6/10

Although the uniqueness of the gameplay did interest me at first, I admit that I lost interest in the matches almost from the very beginning of the story. As a result, I don't think too highly of the set-up of the novel. It was mainly just a playing ground to allow the main CP to struggle in for a bit... Still, the detail was pretty good, and the initial cause of the main CP's "breakup" was caused by their environment, so there is some effect to the plot, even if it's not in the way I expected.

PLOT: 8.5/10

If you're interested in this novel, then read it for the romance! The second chance at love ~ Though it was more of an affirmation of love than anything else.

Spoilers:

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By that I mean that there was already something going on between the main CP before the two year team breakup. Though it was not at the dating stage, there were just feelings involved~

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RATING: 4.12/5

This novel doesn't quite beat my other favorite e-sports novels, but I can see why it's highly rated. I'll certainly give it another shot one day too. Maybe I'll be more interested in the gameplay knowing not to be so anxious about the romance LOLOL. We shall see! <<less
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wonseokie
wonseokie rated it
July 26, 2022
Status: Completed
gonna preface this review by saying it took me a while to give this novel a chance. several times i've found myself reading and then pausing, and then starting all over again. but when I finally decided to read it? oooooooh boy.

this is probably one of the more intense esports novels i've read, and the payoff was worth it at the end. it isn't intense in the gaming sense — as with all games, there's only one goal but multiple ways to achieve it. because there isn't a real... more>> game (that I know of) it was honestly a little difficult to understand the scenes depicting in-game experiences. this might change with the manhua, but at the moment I haven't seen it yet. but it was intense emotionally because all these characters are young experiencing so many things at the same time and well. when you're young, everything is just intense. especially those who take games seriously.

(like, for real. spend an afternoon at an internet cafe filled with high school kids playing the same game and throwing chairs and keyboards at each other is, as one news article from my hometown said, considered mild. but I digress.)

i love how the story handled the characters' ages. it always gets mentioned in novels how athletes (of any sport, let's be real) have a short lifespan career-wise, but in this story an adult character actually took it upon himself to do his best for the kids — and that's something I appreciate so much!!!

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plus, the story never shied away from the unhealthy-adjacent attachment/commitment shi luo developed to yu sui when he was 17, young and impressionable, and being treated as someone who matters for the first time.

that line — "back then, it was like I gave him my life" — that's... I wonder if YS ever heard SL say that out loud? lol them kids need therapy that's a very terrifying thing to hear from someone else and I'm glad it didn't affect the relationship in a negative way; it just made these two clowns sappier.

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if I could say one thing to Shi Luo, it would be: babe, clown traits are supposed to be subtle. you're blasting the internet and its mother with your clownery.

another thing to note: you will notice a change in personality in shi luo, the ML, after about... 20, 30 chapters. he mellows out. he starts off as a defensive hedgehog who barely acknowledges anyone, even his former teammates, a friend. and that's understandable —

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you get sold off by the first person who has ever treated you well, and though you know why, it's still hard to accept the fact that, in a way, you weren't worth the fight it was going to cost.

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but. he starts forgiving. and I guess that's not quite something people want to see, but again, he's young and he's been through some sh**. he's on his way to recovery.

so, if you're here for the gaming aspect, or for the development from weak to strong — this novel will be a little off the mark. these kids start off strong and they just get stronger. if not for their manager holding on by the skin of his teeth on their leashes, they'd have probably taken over the world /hj.

(and I quite disagree with the assessment that shi luo is a tsundere? or maybe I just don't know enough about this archetype to tell properly ahaha but he is proud, and, as mentioned above, emotionally a hedgehog. I don't know if that's what constitutes being a tsundere) <<less
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forgetmenot_
forgetmenot_ rated it
July 25, 2022
Status: Completed
i was actually surprised that so many people enjoy this novel just like I did. It was a surprisingly good read.

yes the first 30 chapters was a bit intense and serious, but later on it became surprisingly one of the most wholesome novels i've ever read. If I actually think about it, this novel has some pretty cliché tropes but yet enjoyable (?). Very OP main cp? Ok that was surprisingly enjoyable. Very cooperative and accepting manager (& teammates) ? Ok that was unrealistic but let's gooo.

some reviews here says... more>> that this is a bit different from your usual comedy-filled light hearted e-sport novels but tbh I can't really say anything about that since I rarely read e-sport novels but all I could say is that if you're bored and in need of something to read that's not too plotty (is that even a word?) and brain wrecking then ok this one's for you. As someone who RARELY play games, this one was not hard to understand at all. So uhh starters, maybe this one could be the one to consider. <<less
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Michelle-08
Michelle-08 rated it
February 5, 2022
Status: Completed
First and foremost, our ML is not a jerk at all.

Second, not sure why some says that the MC's annoying, not even sure what part of him is annoying. Lol. Anyway, that's their opinion, so be it.

Third, I like all the side characters, I think they all have their own story to tell, some do have a very interesting story.

... more>> Fourth, don't give up. You might be hating ML and his decision but once you pass chapter 20, then you're good to go.

Fifth, angst start then fluff, meng and happy moments all the way!! Yay!!! So it's a treat actually.

Will I re-read the story? Probably not, not saying it's bad, but I have tons of story waiting for me to read. Ha! Enjoy and have fun! <<less
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guge
guge rated it
January 31, 2022
Status: --
This novel had NO right to be as good as it is. While it's not particularly dogblood, it is heartaching and fullbodied. Because the esport itself was invented for the story, I was able to actually be interested in the tactics and accounts of the game, even better than in PUBG Romance Of The Century. This also had more dramatic emotions, too, and didn't rely on drunk scenes to further the relationship. Between Whisper and Evil is the gradual growth of two youths who found each other captivating, before falling... more>> irrevocably into a pit after living together. It was sweet, it was romantic, it was sexy, it was emotional, it was passionate, and all of the side characters were fleshed out people who were genuine friends with different emotions and EQ levels. Really recommend this danmei, it's delicious. The pacing was perfect, the dramatic arc was *muah*, I want to keep reading and living set in this world! Ahh!

I really liked how it didn't particularly matter who was shou and who was gong. What was important was that they be together, their positions were insignificant and incidental. It seems like they cod probably switch very easily. I also really like shous with anger issues, and shous who are manipulative, and gongs who achieve emotional healing. So, this was a phenomenal read for my personal tastes! I could have done with more smutty stuff because the tension was always so good, but lol chinese publication rules you know. Also more extras would always be nice!

This was a total 5/5 read. <<less
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CrossMyHeart
CrossMyHeart rated it
January 10, 2022
Status: Completed
For me this is a 4.5/5 but I'll round up to a 5 because I did enjoy reading it!

Summary: An esports novel where a rookie healer Shi Luo (MC, shou) was once picked up by Yu Sui (ML, gong) to join his team as his substitute. At that time, the MC didn't care about anyone/anything except the ML and was even willing to give his life for the ML. However, quickly after signing him onto the team, the team disbanded because the ML sold off his teammates to other teams... more>> for money and ran away to Europe. Several years later, he returns to China and wants to get the team back together but the betrayed MC has some bones to pick with him! During this time, the MC actually switched to a different position, striker, and wants some things answered.

The author does a great job of making us hate the ML at first and definitely does the angst well. My heart ached for the MC because of all that he went through and the first 30ish chapters are just piles of angst. The ML also went through a lot and you really hate the person responsible for all of this, though he does get his comeuppance.

But all that angst makes when they get together even sweeter! The CP dynamic is very fluffy and endearing—the ML is incredibly doting and indulges the MC lots. Their relationship is 100% the highlight of this story

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I laughed so hard when the MC refused to reveal their true relationship but the fans all knew because they were so bad at hiding it. The "make your husband an honest man" thing got me XD

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The reason I would give this story a 4.5/5 is because there actually isn't that much character development. There's a plenty of relationship development between the CP but the main characters don't really have any growth. It's more like both the MC and ML are discovering new facets about the other as we as an audience do, but they never actually grow personally. Of course this is a personal preference of mine when I read which is why I still give this a 5/5.

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I say this because we think that the MC is super immature at the beginning, brash and fuming over the past, but in reality he actually knows the truth behind what happened and only wanted the ML to communicate with him. Similarly, the ML doesn't really personally grow besides learning how to be a boyfriend. But as I said, they definitely grow together as a couple and learn how to communicate with each other!

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One of the things I really liked about this story is that the focus wasn't on winning the championship, but rather taking down a personal enemy! Though this is an esports novel, this one is a little different from others as there is not a lot of friendly competition and we don't fall in love with side characters from other teams (which I think is common in lots of MOBA stories). The team is actually just trying to show that they are good together and are better than a certain group... It was a fresh take!

If you like esports novels, I think this is a great read! The English translation is amazing and I really did enjoy watching the CP dynamic (the ML's unapologetic bias towards the MC is great, and the confession scene was adorable). I don't think you would be disappointed in the romance or even the esports aspects of this novel! <<less
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SilverGalaxy90
SilverGalaxy90 rated it
December 18, 2021
Status: Completed
L.O.V.E it!

Love... love.... love this one. Wish there are more extras. I simply want to live in this book 💖

It's super fluffy with a little angst and very well written love story. Simply a gem 💝💝
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Keshij
Keshij rated it
November 20, 2021
Status: Completed
Truly a good story worth it’s high rating. This is actually my first esport novel and I had no idea about it before hand. But after reading the book I got to know a lot and it was awesome.

I concourse came after reading the manga to read the rest of the story as I was impatient, but of boy the novel was extra worth the read.

Every character was very well done and there were no 2D characters in this book.

Loved it.
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thebadgirl05
thebadgirl05
September 20, 2021
Status: --
I don't want a boyfriend if he's not going to be as good and caring as slag man Yu. Bah, he's too much for my heart to take!

Anyways, I definitely recommend this novel! It's worth its high ratings and even more. Of all the esports novels I've read so far, it ranks the highest.

Man, the heartaches, sadness, joy, laughter and excitement that this novel brought me is beyond me.

By the end of novel, my heart was already dripping with honey.
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monnn
monnn
September 17, 2021
Status: --
This was my first time reading an e-sports novel, and it is sooo gooooddd to the point where I find it hard to imagine that there would be another novel that can top this one. I love it so much! It's also my first time writing a review but I had to because I just finished it and really need to let out my feelings.

I don't really like angsty stories, so normally if a story is said to contain angst, I'd avoid it. For some reason though I kept reading... more>> and after the first 30 chapters or so, this novel became so full of fluff that I could almost forget how much it hurt in the beginning. And when I said 'so full of fluff', I mean it in the best way possible. It's not the overly sweet tooth-rotting fluff but it's definitely enough to make your heart flutter often.

I love the character dynamics, and they're written nicely so that you can understand why the characters act the way they do, and you can see their development well. I'll admit, at first I didn't like the ML, I didn't like what he did to the MC but after finding out the reason behind his actions, I understood. The ML is actually super sweet. He's smart, caring, warm, and a little sly as well. If a 'perfect' boyfriend exists, someone like the ML wouldn't be far from it at all. The MC is just plain adorable, his image in my head is literally a grumpy cat that will growl at you while also snuggling against your hand to ask for some love. This being said, I love their relationship dynamics so much and just can't get enough of it.

By the end of the novel I just didn't want it to end at all. I want it to keep going because I just want to keep seeing my babies mature. I'll definitely miss this cast of characters and would probably come back to this novel again from time to time. The novel is! Just! That! Good!! <<less
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infiniteperplexity
infiniteperplexity rated it
September 5, 2021
Status: Completed
I'm not going to attempt to write an objective review, but this novel is. so. gooddddd.

imo it's one of the most well-written and poignant e-sports novels I've read so far (and that's likely not to change). To put this into perspective, I'm not exactly your most apathetic or unfeeling reader, but I certainly don't cry 9 CHAPTERS into a novel. Yup, I started crying just after chapter 8 (if you decide to read this novel, AND YOU SHOULD; you'll understand why TT). I LOVE the bittersweet and angsty dynamic following... more>> the MC and ML's predicaments. It's absolutely tear-jerking and beautiful, and while you might not necessarily break out balling like my ass, I doubt that anyone can read this story without tearing-up. For those wondering though, it is, in any case, a HE so no tears will be shed in vain here! The characters are grounded and realistic; they're fleshed out with regrets and lingering pasts and all the angsty goodness. Getting engaged into this novel is so easy because the story is steadily paced. The gaming portion is similar to that of 'Glory' that it's based on a MOBA structure (I would say it's kind of like a hybrid of Valorant and maybe League..? Those are terrible comparisons, actually, ignore that. It's mostly a type of multiplayer fps game with the added feature parallel to that of a Nexus- the primary objective structure within LoL, look it up for a better explanation cos I'm pressed for vocabulary to expend on this one side note) but has it's own creative charms. Because the game is fictional and based on what the author writes of it, there are some unavoidable conflicts of narrative in the descriptions of gameplay. There is still enough written properly that stimulated my own understanding of it. This again, is my own opinion, but I feel that there is a comfortable medium of gaming and characterization that really sets it apart from many other just as lovable, but more light-hearted gaming novels. I also want to add the fact that that the MC and ML are recognized as being very capable but aren't overtly OP and their games aren't as dramaticized which can be seen as a possible turn-off for anyone who's looking for stuff like 'ICDI' or even 'Glory', tbh. [EDIT: the aforementioned game within this story is also more in-your-face (partially due to the nature of the game itself which is, of course, a kind of fps-type) and the perspective following the gameplay is personal so it does pose a unique take on the action. I find this as another plus with the writing, but those that are unfamiliar and rejecting of the author's approach may find it otherwise! Just a little tidbit though~] So while the hype-factor for their gaming portion of the novel may not be quite as enthusiastic and blood-boiling, it's still comparable and holds its own. Towards the later end of the novel, the sweetish fluff does contrast from the initial ground-work of the novel but it feels deserved and it isn't at all abrupt. I'm so glad I had the opportunity of reading this novel. It left me with a gaping heart for a while but it was totally worth the pain and the happiness at the end made it even harder to part with TT. God, I finished reading this a some time ago (maybe like a good month ago) and just reminiscing about that time to write this review make me sad... I'm gonna go cry in a corner in my bedroom inhaling a handful of m&ms to feel better, dhmu TT <<less
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Queen Cassiopeia
Queen Cassiopeia rated it
August 30, 2021
Status: --
This book is mind-bogglingly good; it was a rollercoaster of emotions.

The translation was superb, and I love how each word just makes you feel all the emotions the characters are also feeling; the angst hurt, the joy elating, the sadness heart-breaking, the romance stimulating, and the suspense so freakingly exciting.

Each chapter was amazing; although the flashback scenes were long, it didn't feel like I was just trying to push and force myself to read through it to get it done with at all, unlike other novels. Well, honestly, I did... more>> want to read through it quick, but that was because it was so angsty that it hurt. The first few chapters felt like the author just wanted to dump you with pain all the way until the end of the characters' flashback of pasts, which took pretty long, by the way (well, it felt agonizingly long). After the rain, though, came the rainbow (literally all the gay from Yu Sui and Shi Luo just came rushing and wasn't stopping).

FOG is the first (serious) e-sports novel I've read, and let me tell you, reading other e-sports books after this just makes it seem so incomparable; the thrill you get from the games just makes you want to scream and rub your arms from the goosebumps. The game mechanics are very understandable, and I actually almost thought FOG really existed in real life — it made me want to play it so bad. The main characters are so OP, and the side characters themselves aren't weak, either. Each team wasn't bland and had their own character; they weren't just there to "fill in;" they were there to add life to the story, actually contribute to the novel's gradual progress, and help with the main characters' development. The antagonists got what they deserved, and the protagonists got back what they lost, which was very satisfying.

As for the romance here, you don't even need to wait and ask for the dog food; Yu Sui and Shi Luo would already shove them into your faces before you even got the time to react. These male gods are too good, I swear. Their relationship didn't feel forced, and even before they were official, you could just feel the tension burning you, making you yell out for who-knows-who. The romance is as good as the e-sports here; everything was well-balanced. Yu Shen and Shi Shen's interactions were sometimes heart-breaking, but most times heart-warming. Both of them were really good to each other, but nothing changed when it came to playing; Yu Sui was fair to Shi Luo even in games (aside from being a milk tank for him and him only) ; he treated him as a teammate, not a lover he needed to always take care of and spoil in duels, which I think is very nice and refreshing. The way Yu Sui indulges Shi Luo makes your heart melt; Shi Luo isn't just on the receiving end here as he also responds and gives the same energy back to Yu Sui — they have a very healthy and harmonious relationship. The dysphoria I felt here was too evident, alright. Their relationship is something most people would want to have and die for ("most people" being myself included — I also want a Yu Sui for myself!) ; they both suffered and fought together through the hard times, making them inseparable and strong as individuals, as teammates, and as partners, at the same time.

The author's writing style is pretty good; although the ending made me feel it wasn't enough (together with the extras — I want more!), all-in-all, it was an excellent book you'd want to flip page-by-page non-stop. <<less
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Staringatastar rated it
August 17, 2021
Status: Completed
There are aspects of this that remind me a bit of "those years in quest of honor mine" - the initial relationship misunderstandings, the strategy (though in gaming and not politics), and the well fleshed out characters.

I think this novel has a much quicker relationship trajectory - it probably helps that modern settings tend to be more liberal about sexuality.

Otherwise, the story was immensely enjoyable.
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