My Honest Review of Supreme MagusThis story is a mix of extremes—it’s both the worst I’ve ever read and a fairly average one at the same time. The biggest problem is the inconsistency, which is why so many readers give up on it. The romance, in particular, is one of the weakest aspects. The author builds up feelings between Solus and Lith, only to abruptly bring Kamila back into the story with little reason. It feels random and forced.The author seems entirely uncertain about who to make the primary love interest. For over 1,200 chapters, there’s back-and-forth between Solus and Kamila before the decision is finally made to go with Kamila. The problem lies in the author’s justification for why Solus isn’t a viable love interest. It’s flawed and contradicts everything Lith’s character stood for up to that point.The reasoning can be broken into two major points:t1.tLith invalidates Solus’ feelings and individuality by claiming that she only exists as she is because of her connection to him. Essentially, Lith says, “You aren’t a real person, so your feelings aren’t valid.” This directly opposes his earlier characterization as a staunch defender of Solus’ individuality and personhood, particularly in his battles against Silverwing. It’s baffling to see Lith suddenly treat her as less than a person to justify her removal as a love interest.t2.tLith argues that Solus only loves him because of her dependency and constant proximity, implying she doesn’t understand real love. This not only invalidates her feelings but also shows a flawed understanding of how dependency influences relationships. Dependency doesn’t inherently create love—it can just as easily foster resentment. The idea that Solus’ feelings are simply a byproduct of their bond is poorly handled and undermines the emotional depth of her character.On the other hand, Kamila feels one-dimensional. Her reactions and actions often seem calculated to be the “ideal” romantic partner in every situation. She exists as a stereotypical romantic partner and lacks any unique traits. At most, you could say she’s a “ranger receptionist turned Mary Sue police officer,” but even that doesn’t save her character.What makes this worse is that Kamila doesn’t bring anything to the story that other characters couldn’t have done better. For example, Phloria could’ve easily filled Kamila’s role. In addition to having all the qualities Kamila has been built up with, Phloria has her own individuality—she’s a magic knight, a duty-bound soldier, a daddy’s girl, a tomboy, and someone with her own insecurities and personal journey outside of Lith. In contrast, Kamila’s character arc feels shallow and designed solely to support Lith, with no compelling identity of her own.Meanwhile, Solus is pushed into the role of a secondary caretaker, becoming a “mom/big sister” figure to Lith’s child. Late attempts to make Kamila relevant by jamming her into magical conflicts feel forced, especially since she was introduced as someone completely outside the magical world. The rushed way she’s “taught” magic 2,000 chapters in feels like an afterthought, an effort to shoehorn her into Lith’s life in a way that doesn’t fit naturally.Worse, many readers had been hoping Kamila would die to create meaningful development for Lith. Around the time the author couldn’t decide between Solus and Kamila, it felt like 49 out of 50 readers preferred Kamila to be written out of the story. Instead, it seemed like the author doubled down on making her the love interest, disregarding continuity, logic, character development, and even reader feedback in the process.What happens to Solus now? Will she find another love interest? Be left with no one? Neither option feels satisfying. A polygamous resolution might work, but even that would need to be handled delicately.Ultimately, while the world-building, magic system, and combat writing in Supreme Magus are exceptional, the romance and relationships remain its weakest points. I’ll finish the story out of commitment, but I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone looking for a solid romance subplot. The first 1,200 chapters are worth the read, but after that, it’s a steady decline.So in my eyes this will forever be a medicore story.
