RegisterLogin
Theme
Search
Series Group
The Cornflower Witch
Type
Web Novel (CN)
Genre
Tags[ ]
Loading...
Tags List | Request Tag
Rating(4.4 / 5.0, 39 votes)
5    72% (28 votes)
4    15% (6 votes)
3    5% (2 votes)
2    0% (0 votes)
1    8% (3 votes)
Language
Support Book (#ad)
Author(s)
One entry per line
Artist(s)
One entry per line
N/A
Year
Example: 2012
2025
Status in COO
Status in Country of Origin. One entry per line
463 Chapters (Ongoing)
Vol 1 : 125 Chapters
Vol 2 : 228 Chapters
Vol 3 : 139 Chapters (Ongoing)
Licensed
N/A
Completely Translated
No
Original Publisher
One entry per line
English Publisher
One entry per line
N/A
Release Frequency
Every 0.7 Day(s)
Activity Stats
[Graph]
Weekly Rank: #396
Monthly Rank: #290
All Time Rank: #10727
Reading List
[Graph]
On 403 Reading Lists
Monthly Rank: #821
All Time Rank: #18349

Description

Links are NOT allowed. Format your description nicely so people can easily read them. Please use proper spacing and paragraphs.

This is a world influenced by extraordinary [Aspect Traits] . Everyone possesses a unique [Fate Card] and [Ability Card] . These cards exhibit different “effects” and “traits” depending on the power of the Aspect they receive.

—In the twilight cloud sea, a great serpent roams the skies.

A serpent that carries the world on its back.

Seven continents rise and fall along its spine, and billions of lives drift upon the sea of clouds with it.

This is a world shattered by an otherworldly star—a stage where countless heroes rise and fall.

At the end of the world, the eighteen evolutionary paths of extraordinary Aspect Traits gleam in the distance. Countless beings chase after them—

Longing to become gods,

Longing to become legends passed down through time,

Or hoping to build eternal empires that last for generations.

This is the era where legends begin. Amid the chants of epic poems, the story begins of the Creation Witch, Sylutia, who ascended the Sky of the Seven Pillars—

Knight’s Training Manual (Tier 3 – Castle):

Class Card: [Iron Knight]

Ability Cards: [Iron Body] , [Blade of Ferocity] , [One with the Steed]

Knowledge: Warrior’s Breathing Technique, Knight’s Swordsmanship, Riding Instruction, Basic Military Tactics.

Can bestow Tier 2: [Halberd Guard] , [Light Cavalry Retainer]

Art of Bone Splicing (Tier 3 – Ash of Death):

Class Card: [Bone Splicer]

Ability Cards: [Bone Splicing] , [Corpse Manipulation] , [Ashen Fog of Death]

Knowledge: Corpse Disassembly, Body Preservation Techniques, Identification of Biological Skeletons.

Can craft: [White Rot Potion] , [Ashen Fog Potion]

Associated Names
One entry per line
矢车菊魔女
Related Series
N/A
Recommendations
Dorothy’s Forbidden Grimoire (1)
Gospel of Blood (1)
Millennium Witch (1)
Miss Witch Doesn’t Want to Become a Songstress (1)
She Is Not a Witch (1)
The Ice Witch’s Contract (1)
Recommendation Lists
  1. Unmatched Adventure Gems 4.4+
  2. Gems Without Romance
  3. Female protagonists sorted by my rating
  4. Fantastic Fantasy
  5. A Scavenger's Findings

Latest Release

Date Group Release
05/18/26 BOTI Translation v3c22
05/18/26 BOTI Translation v3c21
05/17/26 BOTI Translation v3c20
05/17/26 BOTI Translation v3c19
05/16/26 BOTI Translation v3c18
05/16/26 BOTI Translation v3c17
05/15/26 BOTI Translation v3c16
05/15/26 BOTI Translation v3c15
05/15/26 BOTI Translation v3c14
05/14/26 BOTI Translation v3c13
05/14/26 BOTI Translation v3c12
05/12/26 BOTI Translation v3c10
05/12/26 BOTI Translation v3c9
05/12/26 BOTI Translation v3c8
05/10/26 BOTI Translation v3c6
123…32
Go to Page...
Go to Page...
Write a Review
6 Reviews sorted by


PlayerID
PlayerID rated it
January 22, 2026
Status: v2c2
NU Rating: 4.6/5

TL: BOTI Translations

The Cornflower Witch is, so far, a wonderful adventure fantasy story. Volume 1 has introduced a unique power system along with ample world building. The very talented MC suffers from amnesia so we are able to discover her background and the world with her.

... more>> There's a lot of potential for it be a story on par with Lord of Mysteries, Speedrun Manual of Ms Witch, Dorothy's Forbidden Grimoire, etc.

The worldbuilding is rich and unique. Its novel power system is used to further the lore and foreshadow the MC's past and future. However, there are frequent lore dumps. In fact, there's maybe too much worldbuilding and lore dumps. It makes the mystical side of the setting seem like common knowledge and lacking a sense of mystery.

Another unfortunate aspect of the writing is the status window ability of our MC. It's used for worldbuilding, but it's also used a lot for padding word count (to pay the author's bills).

The side characters are handled well. The MC is helped by many acquaintances, friends, and teachers. Many characters feel alive with their own lives outside the MC.

The overall tone of the story is more fantastical and adventurous rather than grim Lovecraftian horror. <<less
11 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
chelios1
chelios1 rated it
March 26, 2026
Status: v2c141
This is one of those novels that's honestly frustrating to talk about, because it does a lot of things really well, but at the same time keeps making choices that slowly chip away at my enjoyment the more I read.

I'll start with what's good, because there is a lot of good here.

The world building is genuinely strong. The setting feels alive, not just like a backdrop for the main character. You've got multiple organizations, schools, alliances, dynasties, and different power structures all interacting with each other in a way that... more>> actually makes sense. The Hidden Grove system, the Shadow Worlds, the way different groups compete for resources and talent, all of that is well thought out. It doesn't feel random or thrown together.

The history is also a big highlight. It feels like things existed before the story began. There are past events, old powers, and layered developments that give the world weight. It reminds me of the kind of structure you see in Lord of the Mysteries where the world doesn't revolve solely around the protagonist and instead feels like a larger system that she's just one part of.

The power system is another strong point. Aspects, Fate Cards, Ability Cards, Core Cards, progression paths, it's all pretty interesting and has a clear structure. Each character has their own setup, and the idea of building a progression path and eventually forming a core card is actually satisfying on paper. There's a lot of room for creativity in how abilities are used, and when the story focuses on that, it's engaging.

Volume 1 especially did a really good job with character writing. The Assessment Arc is still my favorite part of the story. Characters like Mick, Solyn, Iona, and Komea felt like actual people. They had their own motivations, struggles, and development. It didn't feel like everything revolved around Sylutia at that point, and that balance made the story a lot more enjoyable.

Even the fights are well written. They're fast paced, tactical, and make good use of the power system. Sylutia
Spoiler

vs Iona was genuinely tense and well done. The Petrification Lizard fight and the White Spider fight were also engaging.

[collapse]
Both sides felt like they were thinking, adapting, and trying to outplay each other. Those moments are easily some of the best in the novel.

But even within those fights, you start to notice something.

Spoiler

Sylutia, at Second Tier, is beating Third Tier opponents. Alone.

[collapse]

At first, it feels impressive. Then it starts to feel like a pattern.

And that's where my main issue with this story begins.

The biggest problem isn't Sylutia as a character. I actually like her. She's smart, capable, emotionally aware, and she does put in effort. She plans things out, she learns, she improves, and she isn't just some empty protagonist.

The problem is everything the narrative keeps stacking onto her.

At some point, it stops feeling like natural growth and starts feeling excessive.

When her
Spoiler

background is revealed and tied to a prestigious family, it doesn't feel like a shocking or meaningful twist. It just feels expected. Like of course she comes from a special lineage.

[collapse]

And that's the issue.

She isn't just
Spoiler

talented. She has exceptional talent, a powerful and influential bloodline, unique abilities, support from strong individuals and organizations, the ability to switch between three Aspects, and access to something as special as the Alien Star Aspect.

[collapse]

Individually, none of these are bad. But when you stack all of them together on one character, it becomes too much.

So when she succeeds, even if she clearly put in effort, it's hard not to think this is because of everything she has going for her. Instead of feeling like she earned it purely through struggle, it feels like she was always set up to succeed.

This becomes even more noticeable when you look at progression speed.

In the world, it's established that going from First Tier to Second Tier takes about two years, Second to Third Tier takes around ten years, and Third to Fourth Tier can take decades.

Spoiler

Sylutia goes from Second Tier to Third Tier in a ridiculously short time.

[collapse]

And it's not portrayed as some near death, high risk grind. It's relatively smooth.

So instead of feeling like a huge achievement, it just reinforces the idea that she's operating on a completely different level from everyone else.

And once that feeling sets in, it's hard to shake.

This also affects the character writing in Volume 2.

Where Volume 1 gave side characters room to breathe, Volume 2 shifts heavily toward Sylutia being the center of everything. Most characters now exist to praise her, guide her, admire her, or work with her.

They still have motivations and some personality, but a lot of interactions feel like they revolve around how exceptional she is.

At that point, you start wondering whether this is actually good character writing or just characters orbiting around the protagonist.

Another thing that becomes increasingly distracting is how often her appearance is emphasized.

There is nothing wrong with having a beautiful protagonist. That's completely fine.

But here, it's constant.

No matter what she's doing, the narrative keeps reminding you of how beautiful she is. Walking, eating, resting, thinking, it doesn't matter. There's always some description of her appearance, her figure, her posture, or how others perceive her.

It gets repetitive.

Instead of adding to her character, it starts pulling you out of the moment. You're trying to focus on what's happening, and then suddenly the narration shifts into describing her beauty again.

And it doesn't even stop there.

There are moments where the story is clearly trying to be serious. Scenes dealing with war, trauma, and people barely making it out alive. You have characters crying, breaking down, questioning reality after surviving something horrific.

And right in the middle of that, the narrative still finds time to describe Sylutia's appearance. Her hair, her figure, how she looks in that moment. 🙄

It completely breaks the tone. 🤦🏾

Instead of staying immersed in the emotional weight of the scene, you get pulled out of it because the story insists on reminding you how beautiful she is again. At that point, it stops being a character trait and starts feeling like an obsession in the writing.

Bro, I'm a young man. I don't mind a beautiful female MC. I actually like it.

But this is too much.

Even Ciel from Speedrun Manual of Miss Witch whom I love so much was beautiful, but the story didn't feel the need to remind you every single time she existed on screen, especially not during serious moments.

At some point, it becomes distracting.

All of this combined creates a bigger issue.

Spoiler

When a character is constantly portrayed as highly talented, from a special lineage, supported by powerful figures, progressing faster than everyone else, praised by almost everyone, and repeatedly emphasized as beautiful, it starts to feel less like a journey of growth and more like the story unveiling someone who was always meant to be exceptional.

[collapse]

For some readers, that works.

For me, it gets tiring.

And that's the frustrating part.

Because I don't hate this novel.

The world building is good. The system is interesting. The early character writing was strong. The fights are engaging. There's a lot here to like.

But the way Sylutia is written within the narrative makes it harder and harder to stay invested.

I still like her as a character.

But the constant stacking of advantages, combined with the lack of real struggle weight and the repetitive emphasis on her appearance, makes the story feel less satisfying over time.

At this point, I'm honestly just pushing through because the world, the history, and the larger setting are interesting enough to keep me going.

But yeah... it's getting exhausting.

6.2/10 or 3.2/5. <<less
9 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
Araefis
Araefis rated it
March 3, 2026
Status: v2c70
The narration is stellar, and I really like how the story gradually introduces the unique world-building and characters day by day, with plenty of slice-of-life moments that help paint a very vivid setting.

The author excels at describing the world, as well as at character interactions and even battle choreography.

My two main issues are the following:

    1. The author has clearly put a lot of effort into creating a fairly complex fantasy setting, but they tend to overuse conveniently timed infodumps, especially through the dialogue of secondary characters. Many times, much of the information we're given isn't even particularly relevant to what's happening in the plot at that moment, and it becomes difficult to remember everything later on.
    2. Although description is one of the novel's strengths, there is a lot of text, and I say this as someone who reread Lord of the Mysteries without ever feeling bored. You need a fair amount of patience to read this novel.
Lastly, I have to mention that there's a massive slump in the story that you have to push through in order to continue with what is otherwise a consistently good narrative.

That slump is the short arc spanning chapters
Spoiler

71-83, when the protagonist enters the Shadow World for the first time.

[collapse]

What's wrong with it:
Spoiler
    • Four different flashbacks, three of which are presented to the protagonist as dreams. The setting changes up to seven times.
    • Several sudden power-ups to save her from the situation the author himself put her in, while also conveniently expanding the lore: her conversion into an Alien Star with soul defense and enhanced perception, a new spell that allows her to seal both enemies and abilities within her soul (thanks to a conveniently timed flashback), and an excuse to dip into the First Tier Bloodline while still retaining a superhuman body even after removing it.
    • The protagonist shows very little emotion throughout this arc. She doesn't feel surprised upon seeing the former Baron Horlin and his Tier Four battle (the first fight of that scale she witnesses), nor when remembering part of her past or discovering that her mother is at least Tier Seven, nor when observing an ancient ritual of the Luminous Moon path, nor when obtaining her new powers. She was on the verge of dying against a cat, and all we get is a brief line saying she "calmed down", as if death were just a casual stroll. I assume this is part of her characterization, but in other arcs she has shown far more emotion over much smaller things.
      [collapse]
That said, the story is perfectly solid overall. I'd even give it a 4/5, because it's hard to find novels with such a dense and carefully crafted narrative style.

If you're looking for a fantasy story that mixes RPG-like roles and abilities with Lord of the Mysteries and you enjoy novels that take their time to properly simmer, it's worth giving it a try.
5 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
Graestra
Graestra rated it
March 3, 2026
Status: c68
Very good novel. It has well written characters and the power system is interesting and unique.

It has a sort of litrpg type system where each character is born with a Fate card that offers them some sort of ability, whether that's a slightly improved constitution or, in the MC's case, the ability to gain knowledge of whatever she looks at. They also have three ability card slots for special abilities they can learn as well as a seemingly unlimited number of skills they can learn, such as Sword Arts Lvl.... more>> 3 for example. Each person also has at least one talent that helps them in some way.

There are various aspects that exist all throughout the world that people can use to cultivate their Fate card to go up tiers.
Spoiler

For example the Blood aspect that every human can use, the Castle aspect that you can get from swearing fealty to a high ranking noble, the Blazing Sun aspect that you can get from things that have absorbed it from the environment.

[collapse]

The world building is incredibly unique. There are multi year long seasons that have a profound impact on the world, and they aren't just the standard spring summer winter fall seasons we have, and there's an interesting reason that these seasons exist. Though the world does have the standard four seasons in a year as well.

I compared the three translations when I first started reading and this is my conclusion:

Out of the three translations the best one is by Dawn Translations. I don't know Chinese so I can't gauge how accurate it is, but it has the most natural and well written English writing. It seems they stopped uploading this for the last couple months for some reason, but they just started again. Even though their translation is behind Boti's I think it's definitely worth waiting for their new chapter each day. (If you're reading this Dawn Translations please don't stop uploading again, I'm begging you 🥺)

Boti's translation is more awkward to read. The overall English is less natural. Once I caught up with Dawn translations chapters I tried switching to Boti's and immediately noticed a drop in my level of immersion and visualization. Worst of all I originally started with theirs and noticed that just in the first half of the first chapter there's two instances of missing paragraphs that both the other two translations had. If that's the case in just the first chapter, who knows how many times that might happen throughout all the chapters they have.

As for the last group, Brainstorming, there's not much to say but that it's just overall lacking compared to the others. At the very least it's not missing paragraphs in the first chapter like Boti's, but the formatting for the first chapter was bad, and they don't romanize the names very well. <<less
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
Talo
Talo rated it
February 27, 2026
Status: v2c90
This novel at the moment has a good balance of world building that feel natural alongside a journey about Sylutia and the people she meets, sure theres fights and everything but the true meat is where the author sets up future arcs in the novel. No Spoilers! The novel in my opinion is really solid in all aspects.

I reckon the novel will shift the more the ante steps us as the relevant parties related to Sylutia's original aspect comes into contact. Perhaps the eldritch aspects will then expose themselves more... more>> but for now it's more slice of life, fantasy and adventure (ignoring the sliver of war).

Similar to Millennium Witch.

I hope the author continues to produce good volumes. <<less
2 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
suza751
suza751 rated it
April 11, 2026
Status: c104
Really great series, truly. I like the lore and legend of it. Though I do think the power system is a bit clunky.

The biggest thing that stands out is how uncommitted the MC is to any one path. Don't mistake my meaning as harsh criticism... the MC brushes on half a dozen different paths. Im skeptical how that will go without the MC becoming a Mary Sue. That being said its stellar in quality and I won't be dropping it or anything. 4/5 is a fair rating and it could... more>> reasonably push a 4.5/5 depending on future developments. <<less
1 Likes · Like Permalink | Report
Leave a Review (Guidelines)
You must be logged in to rate and post a review. Register an account to get started.

Novel Updates

User Tools

Latest Series

| Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Contact Us