9/10 God this was long. But damn was it a ride. Honestly, even as a big enjoyer of Priest novels, this was a tough nut to get through. All the intricacies of court and military politics, relationships of the past and present, different twists and developments so closely intertwined into each other, the combination of this all makes this novel very challenging to wrap your head around and follow.... more>>

This is definitely not a good read for people just getting into chinese novels in general as well as people who don't really like to read between the lines every other page. But to those who love a good political drama with a dose of an extremely passionate and well developed romance, as well as a wide cast of memorable and interesting side characters, this is a really good read. <<less

7/10 A very interesting read with memorable characters and interactions. What I loved about this novel the most is how... *different* both of the ML were. At first you would think that you have your typical cold vs. eccentric pairing and yet the more you read the more you realise how deep the currents go. Both of them are very flawed and so different from each other, which inevitably leads to a lot of conflicts of both interest and world view as a whole. And yet, it still works out. Somehow. Though let's be real here for a second, if JJY wasn't so blindly infatuated with CSW, this story would end real fast.... more>>

The relationship itself is very rocky at the start and has a bit of an unhealthy undertone to it at times, but the characters do try to work through these issues, albeit not very smoothly, which is why I still really liked the story. Maybe my opinion stems from relating to CSW brutaly logical mind which often clashes with human emotions. But I wouldn't be surprised if not everyone shares my opinion on this one. <<less

8/10 A great action packed read. Very well defined side characters and overall world building. But of course, the best part is the main pair:... more>> both are extremely capable on their own and you never feel like any of them overpower the other in any shape or form without it being too on the nose, which is surprisingly rare to see in a romance themed book in general. Both have distinctively different personalities that just work well together. Truth be told, I was pleasantly surprised. Points down, as is usual with most danmei it seems, for the ending arc execution and some nitpicks. Call me a pessimist, but at times it felt a bit too optimistic about people not being selfish a**holes majority of the time.  <<less

10/10 Little Mushroom is the type of danmei I love the most, where the romance isn't the central part of the story but is also not completely sidelined either. The relationship between the MC and ML develops very naturally, with the motives and reasonings behind their actions clearly reflecting their own personalities and life experiences. However, you can also read this novel purely just for the story and the interesting world it offers.... more>>

What I absolutely adored was that the author clearly went into the story with a very meticulous and thoughtful mindset. Often times in danmei, even in ones I really like, there are some moments that are clearly there just to move the plot forward, but viewed by themselves, are ridiculous and illogical. In this novel though, everything was very clear and made sense, which is a huge plus for me personally. All in all, a relatively short but very good read. <<less

7/10 Quite an original take on the danmei genre thanks to the horror theme of the novel. Personally, the doors were either a hit or miss in terms of scariness, some doors did get me quite anxious, other doors were alright. As far as I've seen, this aspect is very subjective. However, except maybe one or two doors, every one of them offered an interesting scenario which the characters had to live through. As I was binge reading the novel, certain elements did get a tad bit repetitive, but it wasn't a lot, and giving credit were credit is due, all the doors had their own uniqeness to them, whether that  meant an interesting mystery... more>> or a new interaction between the characters.

Speaking of characters, the main couple is a treat. A lot of lovely interactions which only increase in their intensity as the novel goes by. As for the side characters, some are more developed than others but they do add a nice diversity to the novel.

Overall, definitely worth a read. Even if you are not into horror, the novel offers a lot of "breathing" space to not get overwhelmed with the scary parts. Points down for the previously mentioned repetitiveness and a bit of a rushed ending. <<less

7/10 Don't get discouraged by the low rating, since that is mostly for the 1.0 version of this novel. Priest recently updated the entire novel to the 2.0 version where she rewrote a big chunk of the plot, added a lot of new things, fleshed out certain plot holes and overall polished the novel. I only read the 2.0 version, which apparently is the "less romantic" one, but there is still plenty of character interaction, development and tension. However, given the complicated nature of the main relationship, it takes a LONG while before anything tangible really starts going between the two, say, until the 90th chapters. But when it does start, it really gets going.... more>> This novels is very hard to describe without spoiling anything. If you are a fan of Priest, this is a must. If you are not a fan of slow burns, then this is not for you.

Again, points down for the plot and action getting a tad bit convoluded in the last third of the novel. <<less

5/10 Not a favourite out of the Priest novels. The plot is all over the place at points, certain scenes made my head hurt trying to understand what was even going on. But, the plot is executed well enough to still understand the main points and since it isn't the most important part of this novel, it's not a deal breaker.... more>>

The strongest part of the novel are the characters, which were executed pretty well. So if you don't mind being confused at times for the sake of a really interesting cast, go right ahead. <<less

3/10 I feel lukewarm about this. Neither amazing but not extremely bad either. It's kinda cute but not my style. There is some plot, even interesting ideas, but it was executed very flatly. I wish the main couple had a bit more to their relationship than just blind devotion. This is actually the problem I had with everything in this novel: it was good, but it lacked depth to it. Which is quite disappointing to me since I think this could have been an amazing and original novel, if only it was given more time to shine.... more>>

I don't regret reading it, it was a good past time, but I am sad at the wasted potential. <<less

0/10 I cannot see where the high rating is coming from. Believe me, I tried. I read this novel in its entirety but was still unable to see it. The plot and story is all over the place, the relationship is weird and borderline creepy and not really in an engaging way either. My mind felt like it just wanted to close this book and never to open it up ever again at some points.... more>>

If you've never read a single good danmei in your life and you love every single classical yaoi trope there is, then go ahead. <<less

Notice: Character in a fantasy world gets a novel about said fantasy world. Is a major point in the plot.... more>>

5/10 I enjoyed this novel for the most part, especially the first half. The second half was weaker in my opinion. If you are looking for something with decent plot but not too complicated, this is a perfect novel to read inbetween other more complex or heavier novels. The romance was ... alright, pretty standard servant-master type of thing with an obssesive servant part. Though I was pleasantly surprised with how a certain point was handled in that aspect. Still, if you are looking for something ground breaking, this ain't it. <<less

9/10 Another banger from Priest. Faraway Wanderers is a "sequel" to Lord Seventh, although aside from certain reoccuring characters it is fine to read this as a standalone. Out of Priests novels, this is probably the most romance focused one (out of the ones I've read). There is a LOT of intimate tension between the MC and the ML, mostly because both are sly foxes with a bunch of expertise when it comes to the ways of the underworld.... more>>

I am giving one point down because the plot sometimes felt a bit convoluded, but still very gripping. <<less

7/10 Very intriguing read, but with pretty much non-existent romance. Like, it's there, but it's not even secondary plot, more like tertiary. The main focus of this novel is the political intrigue and the character development of the MC where he moves on from the past to create a new future for himself. A very good take on the "past lover" trope, where the MC doesn't just blindly love someone who severely hurt him and abused him in the past for no discernable reason.... more>>

As a danmei this book doesn't really deliver, but as just an overall interesting book, this was a very pleasant read. <<less

8/10 Bickering enemies-to-lovers main couple. If you are a fan of this trope, you know what you're going into. Both MC and ML feel quite refreshing, their relationship is far from being stale. If I had to describe their relationship, it's basically a contest of who is more thick faced and ready to drag the other's face through the dirt in front of a huge crowd more. But not in an abusive toxic way. Just very schadenfreude. Their antics are pretty hilarious.... more>>

Points down for few weaker parts in the plot and execution. Overall though a definite banger. <<less

8/10 This admittedly is a guilty pleasure of mine. This book is not amazing, it's not even good by any standards. However, I find it incredibly charming and hilarious in its own way. It's simply a feels-good type of novel. The plot is very basic, there is some drama but it gets resolved quickly. The characters are pretty cliché but they are just... so adorable.... more>>

Overall, I smiled through the entirety of it. The secondhand embarassment was real, but I loved every second of it. If you want something relatively short and cute, this is exactly that. <<less

Notice: Character from the same universe "is transported" back into the past self. Is a major plot point in the book.... more>>

6/10 This novel.... Ho boy. Let's just preface this that this novel is not for the weak spirited. There is angst. There is A LOT of angst. Sometimes it felt like eating glass shards soup. However, this is the rare kind of book which, despite the r*pe tag I still managed to get through, since for reasons I cannot go into without spoiling, the act was not romanticised and instead was portrayed as a disgusting and vile abuse.

The reason for points down however is not because of the touchy content of the novel, which giving credit where credit is due, was handled pretty well, it was for the last couple of acts. I did not like the execution of the ending, for reasons I cannot say without spoiling. It didn't ruin the book, but, it did leave a bad after taste. If you are into eating glass, this is for you. <<less

5/10 It's alright. If you are in it for the fluff, this is perfect for you. The main couple gets together pretty much immediately. For... more>> me, it was a bit too diabetical and not in the way I enjoy. There is some plot, but it was mostly very predictible. But hey, I am a vast minority when it comes to this novel, so just read it and see for yourself if you agree or not. <<less

10/10 My favourite danmei. You have plot, action, character development, political schemes, angst for days, good romance, what more could you ask for? Best part: both the MC and the ML are their own individuals, who live their own lives and have their own ambitions, thoughts and goals and their own flaws. But put them together and they compliment each other perfectly.... more>>

It does take a while to really get into, which is the case with most Priest novels, but once you do, it's hard to put down until you've read it all. <<less

Notice: Character gets transported from another world. Is a gag that drives the plot forward.... more>>

4/10 I have complicated feelings about this novel. On one hand, I loved the characters, the shenanigans, the interactions. On the other hand a loathe the romantic plotline which makes this a danmei in the first place. If the main "couple" didn't actually become a couple, easy 7/10. But unfortunately they did, and in a very... questionable way as well. It's not long, you can read it for the sake of reading it and knowing what it's about. <<less

9/10  I mean do I really need to say anything, honestly. Just read it. It's very good. One point down for the last act being... more>> a bit of a mess, but with MTX novels that's a standard really. <<less

Notice: Character from the same universe gets reincarnated later into the timeline after his death.... more>>

8/10 Again. Do I really need to say anything. You've probably read this one already anyway. Not my favourite MTX book though. <<less

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