The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

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“I can’t accept this! I can’t! Even as a ghost, I’m going to spend eternity cursing that your relationship will shatter like glass! Break apart like a pair of mandarin ducks that fly away from each other!” With such a persisting obsession, it would be difficult for the vengeful departed spirit to move on.
 
Ji Man had only read a light novel to pass the time, but she was unexpectedly pulled into a very strange dream. She had become the novel’s most vicious villainess.
 
The novel rewinds to the beginning. The villainess who had been ordered to commit su*cide reappears on stage and begins to follow the plot as she walks toward the novel’s ending once again, to a courtyard deep inside the marquis’ residence. A female lead that’s like the Holy Mother. Countless cannon fodders. The imperial family’s favor…

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Romance of a Twin Flower (drama)
春闺梦里人
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Mileruichi
Mileruichi rated it
February 19, 2020
Status: Completed
CONSIDERATIONS FOR POTENTIAL NEW READERS:

    • The male lead: Honestly I was scared of at the beginning because of all the negative reviews. But now, after reading this myself I can say that most people just choose to hate on him. The author of the novel would give clues about the ML behavior and Fuyu would help giving insight or spoilers in the comments, but stills people (willingly or not) misunderstood what was going on. Sometimes I would question if these people were reading the same novel as me. Sure he isn't without fault, but he is nowhere near what some of this reviews make it seem. Judge for yourself.
    • The Harem tag:
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      honestly, the women in his house will start to disappear for this or that reason, so the female lead won't have to share the male lead with all of them. But patience is key this is slow burn.

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    • The story: This novel it's divided into two part. The first one it's the more political one, while the second leans more towards the building the romance. But we can still see the scheming.
    • The characters: What I love and hate of this novel is that you can't fully support or hate any of the characters. Literally all of them make some poor decisions that will affect the way people see them. Even the "bad people" still had someone they love or care about.
    • The screen time between the leads: This isn't the kind of novel when you have to wait an eternity to see them interact between each other. They interact a lot throughout the novel. So you can see how the male lead slowly changes the bias he has against the female lead. From hating her, to trusting her and finally loving her.
    • The translation: WORTH IT! Fuyu did an amazing job with the whole thing. Thank you so much for your time spend translating this amazing novel. I hope to see another work of this author in the future being translated.
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LoveNovels132
LoveNovels132 rated it
February 4, 2020
Status: --
I love the female lead and the female lead only!! I get that this novel is trying to take a more realistic approach, but the fact that the male lead was THE MOST HORRIBLE ONE I'VE EVER ENCOUNTERED remains unchanged. Another commenter here said that if they had hi*ler and the male lead in one room and only two bullets, they would shoot the male lead twice... and well...I couldn't agree more! He is an absolute DISGRACE to humanity and all life itself! I managed to read up to around... more>> 200 before I started skipping chapters and finally dropping! For the life of me I couldn't take it. The only reason why I even read up to that point was the female lead and the amazing translation! <<less
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nekomemeow
nekomemeow rated it
December 14, 2019
Status: c1
I do agree with a lot of the reviews that go against the ML bc I lost interest the moment Jiman assumed her actual name instead of the original. the ML suddenly fell in love with her and grovel and all that bull-s*** I really cannot see anything redeemable about this ML.. and the way FL handles thing seemed like annoyance to me towards the end of the novel. I personally think that she'd better off with the other second MLs... one of them could be the ML's cousin.... that... more>> guy is 200% better. it all almost felt like the author are shoving their toxic romance into reader's throat and wanted us to think its okay for that to happen. its a no from me. the two stars are for the translator as they did a good job <3 <<less
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hippiez
hippiez
October 29, 2019
Status: c456
First time reviewer here.. The story instantly grab my attention and I read this for two days. But then it goes downhill.. MC's character just frustrated me.. and ML.. man oh man... He's cunning, fierce.. and downright as**ole...

Maybe he would redeem himself later on, but as for now, I will put this book on hold and settle down my feeling first. But kudos for the translator, I'm really thankful for their effort to translate this novel. The translation is top-notch. One of my most favorite translator in novelupdates.
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slepnirson
slepnirson rated it
September 2, 2019
Status: c450
This story is an interesting one. It certainly does have elements of romance, but it is very different than the usual sappy webnovel romance where the leads are wholeheartedly and singlemindedly focused on catering to each other and fighting off rivals. Pretty much all of the men in the story view women primarily as tools to use to gather and hold power, and the novel is as much about the political and domestic intrigue as it is a romance. This being said, there is relatively little truly despicable behavior from... more>> any of the characters. There is no "avenge the great injustice done to me" storyline, and no "I'm doing all of this to win ___'s heart" either. The MC fairly realistically (if occasionally foolishly) behaves as one would if thrust into a situation like that. TLDR; the story is really good. There are multiple nuances to nearly every character's behaviors, and it is genuinely difficult at times to understand the reasons for their actions. The plot twists and turns, but in reasonable and (for a fiction) realistic ways. <<less
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hybridiris
hybridiris rated it
August 25, 2019
Status: c441
I absolutely enjoy this novel. It's quite different from all the transmigration novels out there. The main character isn't a mary sue martial artist. She makes mistakes and takes risks. Characters are morally ambiguous and really human. No one is pure or innocent. It's fascinating to see the power play of the characters and how it corrupts them eventually. Not only are the main characters distinct, even the secondary characters are really flushed out and well written. The character doesn't make any heroic attempts to apply modern morality to the... more>> world she's in and that makes a lot of sense even as we read her struggles with how women are treated in Ancient China. I can't wait to read more. If you're looking for flashy romance and handsome princes, this isn't for you. It's a very realistic slow burn and romance is not central to the story. I feel like it's a struggle of conflicting interests and desires. Each character feels so alive and real. Definitely solid character building unlike the other transmigration novel tropes. I absolutely recommend this novel to people who enjoy reading about complex plots and conflicts. The payoff is slow but worth the wait. <<less
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usag1
usag1 rated it
August 3, 2019
Status: c420
in the beginning, I gave this novel a try because of the translator and I always skip any novel with harem or the MC or ML has too many wife or husband... but I just give a try... and did not regret it... its really good novel

But after 20 chapters, I cant stop... it took me 3 days to catch up the translation. The translator did very good job and the author gave me a headache with the plot and believe it or not.. I have became addicted in this... more>> novel... I hate the ML in the beginning but I cant stop to read it as I want to know his reason...

updated : Normally, I will not pick up this type of novel but for this one.. I cant... as the Fuyuneko did very superb jobs... I went along with the story... I reread it again... and it's worth

ok, lets say...

MC is very strong and she does not mind when ML has so many woman and sleep with so many woman as she put herself as spectator and she has not feeling attachment with ML so she even treat ML as trophy that can be reward to another women.. sound not interesting?? No... She knows what she wants and how to position herself in ML harem.. and yes... it is a slow romance but I feel like it more realistic and everything is understandable..

ML... I dont like him at all and prefer the 2nd ML but I cant choose... but in the mean time after in the middle of the story...I start to like him (not 100%) and as the author shows the ML POV.. everything he has done... has a reason on it... and I love when he try to figure out what is computer or bulb.. (lucky translator did a handsomely so I can got the meaning of it) <<less
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agni7140
agni7140
July 24, 2019
Status: --
At first I thought it is interesting. But later I was extremely dissapointed.I have never read such illogical, angst fillef disgusting story. Reading it means killing your brain.

The Male lead is most despicable character I have ever read. He tortures MC. He even stole MC s baby and hooks up with even MC's step sister. Male lead is a man who*e and yes I mean in the true sense of the term.

The MC is the most s*upid character I have ever read. She can be compared to ' Doomed to... more>> be a cannon fodder's female lead.

Just donot read unless you want destroy your brain cells.I made this account just to condemn this novel. Words cannot express how disgusting it is. <<less
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thundergirl3
thundergirl3 rated it
July 2, 2019
Status: c385
I am definitely intrigued by this novel. I feel that the characters are played out beautifully. No-one is just genuinely evil or good but a mix of everything based on their decisions and circumstances, and background. In all honesty, I don't mind the male lead, and I really like that Ji Man is flawed and she does make some blunders, that's what people do – make mistakes. Re: male lead, he is a product of his time, and it is a realistic portrayal of a patriarchal society and what is... more>> allowed and expected of him. I know there has been a lot of mud thrown at the male lead and his treatment of Ji Man, but honestly, what would you do in his shoes. This novel raises so many questions for me, namely would the male lead truly love the female lead, Wen Wan and continue to do so in 'real-life'. I am not saying fairy tales do not happen in reality, but honestly, there will be many challenges when two very different personalities, with a vastly different upbringing and social status, are put together. It is only in novels where differences are easily resolved.

Let's face it - most transmigrating novels are genuinely a stretch of imagination where a modern person who most likely won't get a second look suddenly becomes omnipotent and basically god-like. Everything even the most complex of problems is resolved in a number of pages – really?! Suspended disbelief.

For example, Wen Wan is the female lead because the author says so. Her ingénue and naivety may be cute in the novel, but we know in reality it can get you killed or into serious trouble. Then in the typical trope of everybody loves only the female lead. I can never quite stomach where all the male in the novel simple falls for the female lead. Seriously, are the rest of women dead or extinct? Just not plausible.

I really like that with Ji Man's arrival, the storyline starts to change, and in a much more realistic way. I also like the fact that through the trials, JM and NY slowly begin to care and understand each other. I also like the fact that once the male lead realises that he loves JM he doesn't just stop loving the female lead Wen Wan, and he feels responsible for her as well as the rest of the harem. I know a lot of readers do not like the male lead not being 'pure' however, I urge you to see the story through the lens of his time, the society that he lives in, and what is expected of him. That said, it was difficult not to judge the various characters. There are some parts which really chaff at my belief and upbringing, particularly the many wives, but I completely understand that this is the mindset of a 21st-century person living in today's western society, not ancient China.

In life, the relationship does not always have a clear line where it is only in black and white. For example, one of my favourite scenes is the conversation between the male lead and Wen Wan. He basically discloses that he knows what she has done, and yet he still loves her and at least does not discard her despite it. Of course, it goes without saying in some cases it was to his advantage and he benefited it from, but there are many situations he did turn a blind eye from the pain she caused because he did love her (in his own way). I find it fascinating, and even though I don't agree with all the characters' decisions, including Ji Man, it has given me so many insights and food for thought.

Most of all – thank you Fuyu-Neko, for a fantastic job with the translation!! <<less
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Xylia125
Xylia125 rated it
April 3, 2019
Status: Completed
3.5 Just finished reading the first Arc (second arc review below)

Honestly the story is a little slow in development of the plot, I feel like the entire first arc was just ... more>>
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a whole lot of schemeing and drama in the harem. The ML was a sly fox who used people to his advantage. He was the most annoying male lead I have ever read. I really hope in the second arc the MC makes him repent. Onc second he is in love with the white lotus then "Oh.. look another hawt chick... but wait I'm suppose to be in love with Wen Wan but nah she's no longer appealing to me cause she started to seduce other guys and don't love me as much. =_=

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On the bright side the translation is done really well and the author did a pretty good job at character development.

Spoiler

Like how all of us can clearly see that the ML is an A**HOLE.

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But I do feel that the MC underestimated her enemies a little, I understand that she feels like as a mordern person she has a higher education compared with the ancients. BUT She isn't Over powered at all and unlike many other transmigrational novels I do feel that this is a little more realistic. If you like that kind of character maybe give this a read. But I personally don't like seeing the MC suffer and enjoy seeing others get face slapped.

The romance is slow like even slower than snail pace slow so if you like quick romance and lovey dovey plots this is not going to don't it for you. On the other hand I will keep reading till the end because I do hope that we'll get a gradual change in character from the ML and I love face slapping moments >_<

Edit : So I've finally completed the second Arc

After reading many other transmigration novels I personally feel as though this is very different. Did the ML become better well you can say he gradually started to take notice of the MC. Is he the most loyal ML out there we'll definitely not. In the beginning he put his ambitions first however
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that's why I really did enjoy this book because he did not immediately fall for the MC. This is a more realistic take on a transmigration novel. Which I must say I do really enjoy. The ending was a HE but the author left it to our imaginations to complete.

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Overall a solid 4.5 stars. Guys this really is a gem but you have got to finish the entire book to discover how well its written. The plot may not be for everyone but it is definitely worth reading. <<less
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DEX94
DEX94 rated it
March 24, 2019
Status: c162
Such a ridicules novel

I loved it so much at the beginning because of the MC’s personality, but I am not sure what happened to her throughout the novel, she turned so dumb it makes me angry!

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Spoiler

The part where they replaced her child with a kitten and her reaction to that made me decide to drop it, I just stayed for a few more chapters to see what happened when they met again and it disappointed me even more...

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Not really worth my time, I will make myself sick if I bother finishing it.

Don’t even get me started on the ML :)

Two stars for the efforts. <<less
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Tattaro
Tattaro rated it
February 16, 2019
Status: Completed
This is a serious read. Though DSB is a romance story, its fluff is rather bittersweet. I guess not everyone would like it. The author is brave enough to make romance happen between a monogamous modern woman and a polygamous ancient man!

Things to look forward to in this novel:

1. One the best FLs in the CNovel market

... more>> 2. The hateful a** of a ML

3. FL's ingenious ways of fitting in and growing in an ancient setting

4. Side characters who actually enrich plot development

5. Realistic and relatable character conflicts, conversations, thoughts, and reactions

More than FuyuNeko's (TL) superb English translations, you get to enjoy TL's:

1. Insightful ramblings, and

2. Generous dose of spoilers

After reading all 200+ of FuyuNeko's English translated chapters overnight, I finished reading the MTL raws in two days! What could I do? I was hooked! ? <<less
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Marilin
Marilin rated it
January 28, 2019
Status: c206
Read 206 chapters in one sitting. Going to take a break.

It's been nonstop harem drama. Romance can be considered nonexistent at this point. Read some spoilers and the book seems to be endless infighting between harem members with royal politics in the background. The good stuff seems to be in the later parts of the second half of the story.

Would recommend for those who like to read about non-O.P. Female leads fighting harem members and for those with a penchant for douch baggy male leads.
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Catleya Neko
Catleya Neko
October 31, 2018
Status: c144
Most frustrating novel √

Worst ML √

Satisfying and clever MC √

if your lookijg for romance, this will only leave you frustrated. The ML is a studhorse and so unlikeable however you will be amaze with the female MC girl independent power.

all in all its still very interesting novel
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lennyg21
lennyg21 rated it
October 11, 2018
Status: c127
I've just finished this book, and wow. Another great one after Virtuous wife, Cannon fodder & Empress with no virtues.

Understand why Fuyuneko decided to translate this and giving readers hints every now and then.

1st. PLEASE don't be turned off by the other reviews of the ML, he doesn't give us a favourable impression 50% of the novel but I can't help but praise his character. A smart, ancient man. He is not a one dimensional character (novels that starts off head over heels with FL/MC etc.) Reading this novel,... more>> I feel like NYX is more of realistic character than the 'perfectly painted' man.

The dude is from an ancient era, yes he will have a harem, yes he will be involved in politics.

  • novels with ML being virg*ns/one love life = perfect picture, makes everything cuter/sweeter I get it, but...
  • novels with characters like NYX = you see him change, evolve and adapt. (Even the MC at the beginning says it'll be hard for him to be a man of one heart). But damn, the man changes when he understands the true feeling of being with someone he truly can't live without.
2nd. He does everything for a reason - he ain't dumb or oblivious to facts - he is just planning (or scheming) for the bigger plans and ignoring small meddlesome troubles. We as readers, won't catch onto this easily because we focus on the journey of our MC - just like the MC herself (she believes most characters are one dimensional). To basically put it without spoiling too much, while we think he's dumb - he's got us wrapped around his fingers from the beginning. The only thing he can't control is MC xD

Two parts of the story shocked me & gave me a bit of chills, I was literally like "Oh my god *raises eyebrows, eyes widen in understanding, mouth open*"

3rd. It is political play and love intrigue - but this helps our ML and MC build their trust and relationship. You will get your share of romance in the end.

4th. Read this with a different expectation - see it as a game you're trying to figure out between the all the characters. I didn't find this book frustrating at all because I sort of went "Ok ML, there are 1000 possibilities to why you did things like this" NYX is an impressive character that I've read because he is a smart man in war and politics, he is not a gambler.

If you're use to reading abstinent ML pouring his heart and soul for a FL from chapter 10 then don't read this. <<less
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xchronicles
xchronicles rated it
September 10, 2018
Status: c86
I love everything in this novel. Gave it a 4 stars (my max score for inc novels) since the translation ain't complete yet.

Female Lead. Very clear headed. Not like those other female lead that is 'lazy' 'casual' 'easy going' but schemes all the way for power and love of ML.

She has clear goal: Fulfill the original's wish, survive and go back to the modern world.

And she doesn't deviates to that goal. Everything she did is for that purpose. Although it results to her being detached, that's what I like... more>> more.

Mature atittude. Like one of the reviews says, she isn't like those other FL that is originally 20-40 before rebirth but with a teeny atittude.

What I love the most:

She accepts the ancient life and live with its rules.

Male Lead. Finally a male lead that isn't head-over-heels for the FL.

A MALE LEAD WITH LEGIT ANCIENT TIMES THINKING

Spoiler

Has a lot of concubines, gets them pregnant.

Sees women as tools (I guess it'll change in later chapters)

Power and scheming is everything

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I honestly don't get the hate for him. Though his atittude is a douche, his atittude and view is realistically aligned with ancient times.

You want a doting/sweet ML? Nope.

Not love sick!!!!!!!! You can't tell how happy I am that I finally get a ML that isn't love sick with FL.

At this chap, the ML is just interested with FL. Just interested. Still a long way to being in love.

Sees his goal clearly (throne ????)

Characters/ Schemings

I've read some raws and I'd say besides those legit cannon fodders, most characters are smart and calculative.

It's not like those usual novels where only the main characters are smart and everyone else is s*upid.

At some point, FL got calculated too and suffered but that's what make it more of an amazing novel. <<less
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gazella
gazella rated it
November 24, 2023
Status: Completed
First, I wanna say if you are thinking of reading this novel, I would say DO NOT.

Do not do this to yourself. I wish erase this sht from my memory. Anyway why this is the one of the worst novels:

I can say that this novel is in my worst top 3. Ending was disappointing, disgusting, horrible and just made me sick to my stomach. Like it made me physically and mentally sick how this is end.

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I just can’t believe after everything what he did, he still and will happily after “with her”. He is much worst than everyone in this novel. Because he is doing everything with a smile and no one thinks he is doing something bad. Always the womans are bad and he is the good guy. Ugh, even thinking of him I wanna throw up. How can he live happily after while FL has gone through hell but it is her fault too. I liked her in like half of the novel, she was quite smart and her character was okay. But after finishing the novel I just don’t feel any feelings towards her because she became so s*upid, dumb and basic bit*h who is in love with her abuser, cheater, egoist husband and even help him after he plan to kill her family. Like girl what happend to you, why and how did you become so s*upid. She was already s*upid from the beginning but I never thought she willingly would stayed with him. He tortured you mentally, physically and emotionally. I want to think rational but NO after how did he behave in her first giving birth, while she basically half died and he still continued hurting her. No just no, I don’t believe their called “ love” and “ageing together” “happily living after” because no one could forget everything he did and would trust him. If I was her I would never believe or trust him. Because of his past actions. He just doesn’t have feeling. He has a big heart and act like he loves his woman but he is never sincere. And as a woman, I just don’t get it why, your are rich, you can find another man or just don’t find but staying single forever would be better than to be with him. It is not just about him sleeping concubine or else. He is so dumb and untrustworthy that one day if his love fade towards her and turning to being ignorant (and I believe what he feels is not love he just want to own her, and her so called love) he would treat her like sh*t or even kill her no one can guarantee that he will stay loyal or lovely. And wouldn’t be surprised to. I would stay as far as much this kind of men. And I don’t think ending was HE. It was BE and I still don’t understand why she “love” him. Are you that hopeless to love someone like him. Again, I am sick.

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and for last I just started and read this novel thinking

Spoiler

husband will be dump and she will find someone else

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but it was not the case and it was one of the worst novel I ever read. Just stay away from this. <<less
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TenPeachBlossom
TenPeachBlossom rated it
July 12, 2023
Status: Completed
I have a mixed feeling about this novel. Its a good novel. But I reeealllly hate the general (or the marquess.. whatever), ML and even the monk. And poor their son. I regret read this novel hahahahaa... This is the first novel where I didn't even read the extras. Every single one of it (the extras). In truth, everything that happens in the novel doesn't have to happen IF that general didn't choose to side with the 2nd prince. If he choose to be with the prince (i think is... more>> the 3rd prince, I forget) from the MC aunty everything will be okay. Beside, his sister married with MC brother! Which is a cousin from the 3rd prince and then the 3rd prince will become the emperor even not for a long time. What a ST*PID decesion made by the general!!! Because of his bad choice the MC family beheaded, even his brother in law almost beheaded too, while his sister was pregnant!! I HATE that general! And in the end????? The one that became the emperor is the 3rd prince younger brother the 4th prince! Which is still the cousin of the MC and MC brother. So st*pid, really really st*pid general. Because of this MC and ML lost so much. Even their son!!!! I regret reading this novel. <<less
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thepurplewombat
July 12, 2023
Status: Completed
I enjoyed this very much. The romance was slow to pick up but excellent, and the characters are excellent and well-rounded.

10/10 for believable character growth - very often a scum MMC will turn around so quickly that it's hard to believe, but in this case the change was slow enough to be believable and was handled very well.

Also the extras made me cry. But like, a happy kind of crying.
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Caroline13
Caroline13 rated it
July 5, 2023
Status: Completed
It's 4.8 stars for me.

I actually really like this one. The only problem is too long. It could be shorter. At one point, I nearly dropped this when it started to feel dragging. If I'm not mistaken, it's when she hid her identity as a man. I ended up continuing because I was already in the middle of the story and too curious about the ending. The author did a good job with a strong start that made me so invested about the ending. Glad I didn't drop this one.... more>> It's a great story overall. I enjoyed the ride!

Thanks to author and translator! <<less
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