The characters, besides Chu Qiao who was really twenty-seven, in the beginning of the book all started at a young age. Thus, there was a lot of developing they could and did went through. I can’t mention much without spoiling things, but lets just say, the changes were done well and naturally. The way the characters turn out the way they did made sense to me.
Chu Qiao was the only one that didn’t seem to change much. In the beginning she had a sense of justice but was not above using deadly means to get what she wants. However, she still had a strong sense of a moral code and was really actually a pretty nice person. This made others want to follow her as well as creates conflicts with her and those around her. It was also what bounded her with Yan Xun and conflicted feelings she felt about Zhuge Yue.
Close to the ending, I get the sense that she was just tired. Though she will be more than willing to pick up the sword and fight for her people, Chu Qiao really just wanted a peaceful life and the freedom to do what she wanted. Don’t get me wrong, Chu Qiao doesn’t want to just be a wife waiting for her husband, but a partner to stand side by side with that person. It’s just that, she would prefer that both her and her family wouldn’t have to be put in thrilling, but dangerous situations.
I will say the main reason Chu Qiao did not change much is because she already went through a whole bunch of tabulations. Maybe I’m making excuses, but I never felt exasperated (some of the cheesy speeches made me roll my eyes now and then) with her as I did with other time-traveling heroines. She didn’t feel like the Mary Sue character the time-traveling genre tends to have. I also felt that Chu Qiao didn’t need to change much. She was never being unreasonable or un-relatable. The changes that did happen were very small, but made sense for someone of her age and experience. Chu Qiao was a special service agent who was a loyal, strong, cunning military leader, and at times ruthless assassin. In her new life, she was doing those very same things. So, if she were to change, I would actually be more confused.
Story: 4.5/5
The story kept me interested from the beginning to the end. I wanted to know what would happen. Who Chu Qiao would end up with was one of them, but there were many other scenes that kept me on the edge of the seat, excited or worried for what was to come. I would say more, but I don’t want to spoil anything.
Writing: 3.5/5
The writing wasn’t perfect. I wanted to laugh at some cheesy or over the top parts. However, it was also the writing that held my heart and squeezed it throughout the novel. The author really knows how to make you feel for both the minor and major characters. When I did a quick search of her, I noticed this book was a series, the other two are about her two friends. Those two had much more obvious writing flaws, so I could tell that this book was an improvement of the two.
Personal Enjoyment: 5/5 (I would put more, but…)
Overall: 17/20 || Read: 1 time
e-book: Enjoy! || Audiobook: One Reader
Please or please do not continue reading unless you actually finished the book. I usually don’t mind people reading spoilers, but for this one, it will really lessen the experience if you know what will happen! If you must know whether or not the ending is happy, sad, or open ended, it will be mentioned before the rant. Go ahead and read it, but please stop before the rant.
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Ending:
Happy or Mixed ending
Frankly, I never had such a hard time deciding between the two. Chu Qiao was happy and married the man she loves (the one I shipped), but the path to that ending was very difficult and heartbreaking. The ending couldn’t get rid of the heavy bitter-sweet feels I had (and still have) after reading the last few words — even if those last words were filled with happiness.
The characters, besides Chu Qiao who was really twenty-seven, in the beginning of the book all started at a young age. Thus, there was a lot of developing they could and did went through. I can’t mention much without spoiling things, but lets just say, the changes were done well and naturally. The way the characters turn out the way they did made sense to me.Chu Qiao was the only one that didn’t seem to change much. In the beginning she had a sense of justice but was not above using deadly means to get what she wants. However, she still had a strong sense of a moral code and was really actually a pretty nice person. This made others want to follow her as well as creates conflicts with her and those around her. It was also what bounded her with Yan Xun and conflicted feelings she felt about Zhuge Yue.Close to the ending, I get the sense that she was just tired. Though she will be more than willing to pick up the sword and fight for her people, Chu Qiao really just wanted a peaceful life and the freedom to do what she wanted. Don’t get me wrong, Chu Qiao doesn’t want to just be a wife waiting for her husband, but a partner to stand side by side with that person. It’s just that, she would prefer that both her and her family wouldn’t have to be put in thrilling, but dangerous situations.I will say the main reason Chu Qiao did not change much is because she already went through a whole bunch of tabulations. Maybe I’m making excuses, but I never felt exasperated (some of the cheesy speeches made me roll my eyes now and then) with her as I did with other time-traveling heroines. She didn’t feel like the Mary Sue character the time-traveling genre tends to have. I also felt that Chu Qiao didn’t need to change much. She was never being unreasonable or un-relatable. The changes that did happen were very small, but made sense for someone of her age and experience. Chu Qiao was a special service agent who was a loyal, strong, cunning military leader, and at times ruthless assassin. In her new life, she was doing those very same things. So, if she were to change, I would actually be more confused.Story: 4.5/5The story kept me interested from the beginning to the end. I wanted to know what would happen. Who Chu Qiao would end up with was one of them, but there were many other scenes that kept me on the edge of the seat, excited or worried for what was to come. I would say more, but I don’t want to spoil anything.Writing: 3.5/5The writing wasn’t perfect. I wanted to laugh at some cheesy or over the top parts. However, it was also the writing that held my heart and squeezed it throughout the novel. The author really knows how to make you feel for both the minor and major characters. When I did a quick search of her, I noticed this book was a series, the other two are about her two friends. Those two had much more obvious writing flaws, so I could tell that this book was an improvement of the two.Personal Enjoyment: 5/5 (I would put more, but…)Overall: 17/20 || Read: 1 time e-book: Enjoy! || Audiobook: One ReaderPlease or please do not continue reading unless you actually finished the book. I usually don’t mind people reading spoilers, but for this one, it will really lessen the experience if you know what will happen! If you must know whether or not the ending is happy, sad, or open ended, it will be mentioned before the rant. Go ahead and read it, but please stop before the rant..........Ending: Happy or Mixed endingFrankly, I never had such a hard time deciding between the two. Chu Qiao was happy and married the man she loves (the one I shipped), but the path to that ending was very difficult and heartbreaking. The ending couldn’t get rid of the heavy bitter-sweet feels I had (and still have) after reading the last few words — even if those last words were filled with happiness.
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