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Main 146 Complete + 1 Side Story3.91 StarsDate Read: 8/6/2024Personal Enjoyment: 3.7/5It was ok. I was expecting more because of the high rating and yes, I can see how it got that high. The TL is good, the plot is pretty logical with not much padding, and the setting is a European-ish setting with monsters and religious magic. And the BL is one of the better ones. But the plot was rather predictable to me. I wasn't surprised at any point and I was expecting there to be a surprise twist or something but I predicted the pilgrim almost from the introduction. I read on because I wanted to know about all the twists and turns from the previous lifetime that the MC had not known and yes, those were engaging for me to discover. At C130 ish, I already know and confirmed most of the mysteries and I can predict the rest. At the very end, we find out how the MC regressed and I was surprised that the reason was the most simple reason. The start of all this was justshort lol. I was expecting more. Though it did teared me up in the side story 1, C147 haha.Plot: 3.9/5It was simple but complete. The finding out things are different than the MC thought was above average but not mind blowing. Top of light novel level.Writing/Translation: 4.3/5The translation I read up to C147 is from Foxaholic. It's pretty good. Some minor grammar mistakes but it's pretty rare and ignorable. Some of the sentences, not sure if it's the TL or the author's writing were a bit awkward. Some sentences will show an oddly childish tone in the choice of words from the Mc's POV.Pacing: 3.8/5Most of the story was good. Didn't feel draggy or bored. But then the MC discovered an important benefactor's identity from his previous life and he got hanged up over it for a few chapters. The momentum stalled here for me because I feel that it's a nonissue and/or a really boring thing to fuss over. I can get why he would be but it was so obvious to me the reader that I feel annoyed he only got it now and is making a fuss over it near the end. It might be better if the author emphasised more throughout the story that this would be an issue when the MC finds out. Just power through for 3-4 chapters and then we finally get to the final battle. And a nice happy ending.Setting/Worldbuilding: 3.9/5It was different from my usual fare since it's more European. Brief mentions of the different places and all that. It was okay. Could definitely be better but there was some variety.Characters: 3.9/5The MC and ML were likeable enough to keep me engaged with the story. Lots of different side characters and antagonists. But a lot of them were still brief and not expanded upon. I like that some of the antagonists got a surprising redemption arc though. However, the main bad guy's reasoning for all his actions fell flat for me. It was so weak.Romance: 3.9/5The romance was okay. Some nice direction and turnover in the couple's growth. But once they got together I kinda lost interest a bit. And the latest conflict from the MC's side felt unnecessary. A big contributor for me dropping it here. I don't feel like what happens next is going to be any more interesting. I liked the beginning when they were getting to know each other and falling in love more. Nice happy ending though.My Created Lists (I include my rating and review in the list itself XD)
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