Review Detail of Foenix in Little Purple

I read the first draft of this story when it was on Wattpad and remember binging through the first 200+ chapters within one weekend because I just couldn't put it down. I've read plenty of Chinese wuxia novels to the point that many stories start to overlap in my mind, but this one is probably the most unique wuxia/ xianxia story I've read. The author has such a vivid imagination and talent for storytelling that I was engrossed in her world. This story has it all. Romance, family, friendship, martial arts, magic, and palace intrigue. You know, I'm tired of the old evil-and-neglectful-parents-and-siblings trope. It's fine to see it in novels, but not when it's in EVERY novel. This story went the extra mile and actually got me to like and care about characters that were not just the male and female lead. The villains were interesting, too. They weren't all just your cookie cutter, greedy people who wanted to hurt the main characters for no reason. Actually, some of the people who seemed like they would be the villains of the story turned over a new leaf halfway through and became some of my most favorite characters. This is probably the first blind girl FL story I've seen where the MC is not initially weak and gentle or someone that needs to be taken care of (not that there's anything wrong with that). Even before Hu Zi starts to train and cultivate her powers, she is never a pushover and even talks down to her bullies. Her siblings always stand at her side and defend her if she needs them. For a while, I was confused about the ML because I wasn't sure exactly who he was but it all becomes clear in due time. He's one of the best parts of the entire story. Each of the siblings gets a spotlight of their own, and you can't mistake one for the other. The tragedy that the synopsis mentions broke my heart but even if you're someone who can't take tragedies, I still don’t recommend passing this novel or dropping it. The stuff that comes afterward will mend your heart. If you're looking for something fresh, memorable, and more original, you came to the right place.