- #1
The plot is pretty standard, so I would deduct half a point for that. However, I really like the author's interpretation of a standard plot and the delivery of the story. The writing is coherent, the action is extremely well-paced and its a an enjoyable leisurely read. The story itself a bit on the slow side (in terms of time progression) but it doesn't feel draggy to me. The author always transitions to a new sub-act before things get tedious. As someone who has read/skimmed upwards of 20 in this genre, my interest in these sorts of novels generally fizzles out at about this character length but I find myself still captivated by this one.
I really like how she fleshes out the side characters-- not to the point of inundating you with details but just enough so that you care about them. Its a common problem in these sorts of stories for authors to chuck around side characters left and right like disposable napkins.
The main guy is a bit too perfect but I kind of like that. He's a bit cute and sappy with the MC but cold to others. With him, and with all the other characters, I appreciate how the author doesn't simply tell us how great or clever someone is but shows us with actions.
The MC couple is a bit ruthless but retain quite a bit of humanity vs the villains. Some of the punishments they mete out are quite creative and the author is a bit detailed with gruesome scenes. There are a few cringe-worthy child-related heinous crimes enacted by the villains...
As of chapter ~1000, the MC has is not too powerful. She can deal with the little henchmen but her true enemies are far stronger than she is. She has needed to be saved on many occasions-- in rather coincidental and a bit too fortuitous manner but that's par for course.
Overall, I'd recommend this one. I've read a lot of these transmigration-type web novels, and this is one of the most engaging I've come across.
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