Iris is my fav...
In love with the story!!
i hope for a paper back version!!
Omg I love this book!
more please and it's nice
i don't Know wat to say again
Okay... I'm here because Selfless recommended this book to us. I hope I enjoy it as she claims it to be good.
Read my new book call girl and enjoy
The action from the start is unique. I am so into it
Bertha is insufferable. Can her comeuppance come sooner? How many more chapters left?
makes you wanna read on. great book
I typically lower my standards for urban/fantasy/romance novels because I enjoy reading fun and entertaining stories between more serious ones. However, this novel made me reconsider indulging in the genre. Specifically, it shows how an author can portray a manipulative and sociopathic character—not just as a selling point, but with the narrator justifying his actions. Seriously?
This novel starts delivering the fun from the first chapter and kept me hooked until the last available chapter. It’s very fast-paced, and the main character (MC) becomes incredibly powerful and skilled very quickly. While I’m here for that kind of gao fushuai villain, it still left a bad taste in my mouth.
I’ve read my fair share of novels with hypocrisy, racism, rape, etc., and I can appreciate them for what they are. But this novel’s twisted portrayal of rooting for an MC who rewards goodwill with manipulation, love with emotional dominance, and expects total submission, was particularly unsettling.
I wouldn’t mind if these actions were directed at characters who deserved it, but he does it to everyone. It’s often justified as necessary to prevent the main female characters from getting close to the "protagonist," requiring him to be ruthless. The turning point for me came when we’re "rewarded" with the MC’s inner thoughts, as if the author was afraid we might think the MC felt guilty about treating people like disposable rags. He does it out of necessity, but also because he enjoys it.
I can handle this, but the real issue is that the face-slapping and showing-off scenes are mediocre, outlandish (which can be fun at times), or the author relies too much on telling rather than showing (the most critical flaw). Even my suspension of disbelief, honed by years of reading both good and bad novels, was broken multiple times due to characters not reacting appropriately to the MC’s god-level skills. I can understand strangers, but the parents too!?
There are some good moments, but while reading, you get the nagging feeling that the MC must have a hidden debuff aura draining IQ from other characters. Smh.
"5 Stars - A Heartwarming Slice of Life & Calming Tale
If you're seeking a gentle, unassuming story that offers a relaxed atmosphere, this book is an excellent choice. The protagonist's goal is simple – to fulfill the late owner's dream while enjoying their own life, making it a touching narrative. Reading it sparked my interest in the mentioned cuisine, occasionally prompting me to explore and cook (with varying degrees of success). The storytelling is smooth and enjoyable overall."