a must-read!!! i love this so much like beyond words! amazing (and mindblowing but in the best way) plot, characters, and worldbuilding. a well-executed story... more>> centered on time and time travel. the romance between the cp developed beautifully too! imo this had the perfect balance of compelling plot, comedy, and sweet, sweet dog food. the side characters were great as well. this could totally be turned into a sci-fi movie/tv series!! chef's kiss <<less

see my proper review in the reviews section :) this is the first novel i actually left a review for on NU! after like years of being on here i finally left a review because i needed to channel all the Feelings i had after reading this into something.... more>>

if u enjoy the hot-blooded passion of esports players fighting their way to the top + a sweet and healthy relationship + an enjoyable supporting cast + a well-created fictional MOBA game then this novel is for u!!  this is fr one of the few novels that made me go *head in hands* "what am i gonna do with my life now that i've finished reading this" and "i want to read another novel that is just like this one" <<less

very poetic! i love all the characters so much!! why stan real life idol groups when you can stan kaleido??? i think this might be... more>> a trademark of zhichu novels but the MC and ML have lots of Intellectual discussions which are really interesting to read. personally, it got me thinking and reflecting about my own life lol. anyway, the character development here is superb as well, and this whole novel is very uplifting!! you'll probably feel pretty inspired by the end of it. also, A+ dog food <<less

let me just start off by saying that zhichu writes so beautifully. the poetic lines alone make this novel worth reading - i teared up... more>> and swooned multiple times because some of the lines were just too romantic and/or beautiful. i personally already think physics can be quite romantic, but this novel really takes it to the next level. the character and relationship development is one of the best i've ever read and you really will go from thinking that the MC is kinda an ass to loving him and rooting for him (and the ML)!! the escape room arcs were also so much fun, and the movie arc was really moving. all in all, an emotional rollercoaster /pos <<less

extremely wholesome - i feel like this purified my soul. a coming-of-age story with vibes like a warm cup of hot chocolate on a cold... more>> winter day mhmm <<less

a must-read! xie lian is one of the most complex characters i've ever read about and personally, what makes this novel one of my ults... more>> is how well it explores so many themes relating to the various facets of human nature. <<less

idk man if u haven't read this then u really have to - at this point it's basically a rite of passage to become a... more>> cnovel fan. for me, the characters make this novel shine, but the plot is also great!! <<less

honestly there are some things i don't really like about this but the worldbuilding is just so so good and it's such a fun read. i'm obsessed with the satirical undertones.... more>>

also, this fandom has amazing fics. <<less

the MC alone is enough reason to read this novel. it's a lighthearted and funny esports novel done really well. is it a standout? in... more>> terms of plot, maybe not really. but the characters bring this to the next level! <<less

another feel-good, funny novel in the same universe as icdi! all in all very enjoyable

a must-read! i love the worldbuilding so much, and the instances are amazing and really creative. not very romance-driven but the cp is super cute... more>> and there is still enough romance.  <<less

see user earlgreyt's review: those are my thoughts exactly (except i didn't find the descriptions of this cute-type MC annoying LMAO on the contrary i loved the MC from start to end)... more>>

this novel is SO MUCH FUN! the MC and ML are super cute together, the instances are well-designed and entertaining, and the supporting cast is simply amazing!! i never knew my heart had space for so many characters fr 

the MC's growth is one of my favourite things about this novel, and i love how respectful and supportive the ML is!!! 

this has become my go-to pick-me-up <<less

the summary made me a little hesitant to read this but don't let that put you off! the dynamic between and MC and ML is... more>> really fun to read, and their relationship development was nicely done as well. the plot was somewhat predictable but this was still a good short story! would reread <<less