The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Suddenly finding herself in a rural setting, Lin Caisang became the village's renowned 'Star of Wealth and Honor'. Surrounded by unique relatives, they treated her as if she were a rare panda—held preciously in their palms for fear she would fall and gently kept in their mouths lest she dissolved.
Meet the exceptional relatives:
The Powerhouse Father, who declared, "You want Sangsang to get married? You'll have to get past me first."
The Stingy Mother, questioning, "What does she need a husband for? She can have all the fine food and a carefree life with me!"
The Sly Grandfather, suggesting, "Girls shouldn’t have to do the dirty, tiring work. Quick, call over your brother!"
The Majestic Grandmother, fiercely proclaiming, "Who dares to bully Sangsang? Let them face a fight to the death with me!"
The Protective Brother, assuring, "Little sister, all the good food is for you. I am not hungry!"
Holding her flabby flesh, Lin Caisang wept without tears: "Let me go! I need to lose weight!" Meanwhile, the strikingly handsome, icy man next door not only protected and spoiled her in secret but also had a not-so-simple identity.....
Slightly Attractive · General
This is very much a coming of age story. Fantastical elements take a backseat to the story of Trent, a freshman in highschool at 15, who is desperate to learn more about the father who died before he was born and learn his place in this world. Scifi elements do exist and occur, but they're often cutaway events that quickly return to the school life drama unfolding among Trent and his friends. As the story continues, those fantastical elements do slowly encroach more and more onto Trent's life, but the operative word here is 'slowly'. By chapter 20 there may be a significant shift away from this, but the first dozen chapters are densely packed with Trent's life both at school and at home. Characterization comes first here, and before any of the action, the author makes sure you'll care about the characters involved in that action. If you're looking for an urban fantasy/scifi with a deliberate pace and a focus on characterization first, it's worth keeping an eye on this story and seeing if you find yourself drawn into Trent's story.