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PolarKuma
PolarKumaLv32yr
2022-03-10 12:28

As of this moment I already have read up to where the locked chapters are (around chapter 56), so I think it's already enough to write an initial review. So, the pros about this novel is that it is written comprehensively. There are little to no technical errors such as incorrect grammars and spellings. Next is that it has little bit of a blend of other genres with eastern fantasy at its base, and don't get me wrong, I like this kind of creativity. Now for the cons, although it is already that promising from its pros, the novel is not that immersive as I thought it would be. The cultivation realms was explained in the novel but the cultivation system was not properly explained. There are no information about the cultivation techniques or battle techniques the characters used. The fights are so short, few ,and lack a lot details. It lacks the thrill of what a eastern fantasy novel is known for. It's pace is like a wish fulfillment fanfic just on a lesser degree. And although it was creative of blending other genres in a vast setting such as eastern fantasy, the novel already restricted itself by focusing more on destiny destiny what not. It kind of limited its potential. And btw, this is just my own opinion and experience in reading the novel. It is not the sole truth about this novel. Others or you might think or experience differently compared to my thoughts on the novel. So, be mindful of that.

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Thanks for the review.

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