I really wanted to rate this story a 4.5.

It is a great overall narration with each QT arc fitting in an overarching narration canvas. Most of the stories tend to be a bit bittersweet as there are really heart wrenching moments that are made imo more impactful by the fact that they are not the usual conflicts instigated by reborn protagonists, but the drama caused by raw human interactions in the pursuit of each one’s interests.

The concept of the story is less the face slapping of the OGFL/OGML by cannon... more>> foddered characters, and more on the changing observation angles of the story both for us the reader, and the MC. The detail more I’ll leave in in spoiler below without spoiling the whole plot:

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Our MC as suggested by the synopsis isn’t fully conscious of the reincarnation, but finds herself almost observing her own life with a kind of detachment that allows her to slowly influence her life and enjoy the berth of human emotions with less constraints on her actions

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Even if I find the conclusion a bit too bittersweet for my mood rn I did appreciate how it was brought as the foreshadowing was there. If you really want to discover the hints yourself, try not to read too much of the author’s notes as at the end of arcs there might be half spoilers. <<less

im writing this review to record my progress:

Arc1- a fool scholar's daughter x Yandere scholar (ancient times) :
status: finished; rate: 5/5

Arc2 - terminal ill bride substitute x sunny amnesiac ML (modern) :
Status: finished; rate 5/5

Update: can't resist reading the next arc ☺️

Arc3: Transmigrated MC x original (the soul from the body where MC transmigrated) reincarnated in a different body x school scumbag ML. (Modern)
status: finished; rate 5/5 ; this arc is healing~ 🥹🥹

Arc4: widowed MC x came back from the dead soldier hubby (60s).
Status: finished; rate 4/5

Arc5: switched baby MC x adopted brother eunuch (ancient times)
Status: finished; rate 5/5

Arc6: widow pregnant mother x spoiLed daughter (modern)
Status: finished: rate 3.8/5

Arc7: school life rating: 3/5
Arc8: 70s rating: 4/5
Arc9: cultivation rating: 3.8/5

Overall review:

For every arc, just treat it as a new story. Since in every world, MC doesn't retain her memory from the previous world until the end. You can't expect much face slapping here. But more of just correction of the trajectory for a happy ending.

I only liked arc1-5 because these arc made me teary eyed. Arc 6-9 is just.. Okay~

Overall rating: 4/5

The great thing about Quick Transmigration stories are that they skip many of the redundant plots, are fast-paced and every part of the story are interesting and purposeful. This novel far exceeded that. I've only read the first 2 arcs and I'm blown.

Translation is without fault, the MC and ML have a mystery beginning, but it's clear from the first arc that they are destined together.

To be honest though, the stories are too sad for my taste, so I sort of put this on the shelve for now and only... more>> dive back in when I'm in a mood to cry. The MC and ML's relationship are sweet in the arcs that I read, but it's sprinkled with bitterness and heartache.

Still, great writing, and a great read. <<less