I finished reading the book within two days, but I'm quite frustrated. The main character (MC) or female lead was unexpectedly annoying. While I understand that some level of cringe-inducing behavior is expected in a romantic subplot, her interactions with others – her grandpa, family, friends, and acquaintances – were off-putting. It felt like she was living in a video game, being careless and distant most of the time.
The male lead (ML) received a 7.5 out of 10 rating. He wasn't necessarily bad, but缺乏 depth in his character development. There wasn't much interaction, and he came across as bland, with a sweet background but never really utilized his power. Even his supporting characters had more presence than he did.
One glaring inconsistency was the sudden bravery displayed by the ML when fighting a powerful spirit, which didn't quite make sense given his background. The ending was rushed, with a climactic battle against a drought demon, and the MC suddenly becoming the Sixth Artifact. The resolution was hasty, with reincarnated spirits appearing and disappearing to defeat the demon without proper explanation or emotional moments.
There were numerous plot holes that left me questioning the narrative. However, despite these flaws, the book was decent if you're not too picky about intricate plots and character development. I particularly enjoyed the backstory of Feng Lou and Jing Li, which would have been nice to explore further in a separate story.
The relationship between the ML and MC felt somewhat lacking, especially considering the summary hinted at more intimacy. Their interactions could have been more passionate and affectionate; the ML seemed to consent to the MC's advances, so there should have been more sweetness between them.
Chen Yang has been my favorite character so far, and I've heard there's another novel featuring him! Could someone kindly inform me if such a book exists? I'd love to read more of his story.