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shizunofbl's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting danmei with a unique premise. The characters are interesting, the plot is interesting, and political setting is also interesting.
However, the ending is incomplete, in my opinion. It was satisfying. Loved one of the extras where Wu Xi and Bai came full circle with Beiyuan. However, it is difficult to like the characters, unless you can connect with them. I couldn't get into the story.
However, the ending is incomplete, in my opinion. It was satisfying. Loved one of the extras where Wu Xi and Bai came full circle with Beiyuan. However, it is difficult to like the characters, unless you can connect with them. I couldn't get into the story.
loveandpeace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mittencrab's review against another edition
5.0
Qi Ye made me laugh myself sick, sob with grief, and fall in love with love again - sometimes all at once.
weiiiiwl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved loved loved nearly everything about this story. I loved the political scheming; the plot was fantastic. I loved Jing Beiyuan and his ragtag team of young nobles fighting for the throne. I loved his complicated relationship with Helian Yi and friendship with Zhou Zishu. I wasn't the biggest fan of Wu Xi for most of the novel, but it wasn't a turn off. I just think his romance with Jing Beiyuan wasn't super my vibe (he felt a bit too... boyish? idk). The plot going on with Zhou Zishu devastates me every single time. Loved the question being asked: What would you sacrifice for your beliefs? How many immoral acts would you commit for what you think is the greater good? A constant reread for me. I wish I had a physical copy to hold and put on my shelf.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and War
stacieladams21's review against another edition
5.0
I am shocked at how much I loved this I book since I am one of the few that didn’t *gush* over Faraway Wanderers (still really liked it). Absolutely adored Jing Qi and the little toxin Wu Xi 🥰. I am not sure which story Priest wrote first but I watched Word of Honor, read Faraway Wanderers and then read Lord Seventh.
✔️Historical fiction
✔️Politics, war, death
✔️Pining/unrequited love
✔️Incredible character development
✔️Romance (my favorite part of this book!) but per usual with Priest, off-screen/fade to black 🌶️
*Priest’s humor just always hits perfectly for me, especially in her novels that might be a little more melancholy
I’m sure most people already know this is the prequel to Faraway Wanderers and I’m curious what the recommended order is. Having Zhou Zushi in this novel was just icing on the cake IMO and now I want to rewatch WoH and reread Faraway Wanderers!
“In this life, you will be the only one in my heart. In the next life, and the life after that, I will forever remember you, so long as my soul hasn’t scattered.”
sayurim's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ace_quokka's review against another edition
5.0
I honestly don’t know what rating I should give this book tbh.
My heart says 4.25 and my brain says 4.0 so idk
My heart says 4.25 and my brain says 4.0 so idk
majaleah's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
4.75
iuliatr's review against another edition
4.0
Probably a 4.5/5, I really enjoyed it. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is the heavy politics