- #1
after reading more chapters, I've concluded that I won't be continuing this novel, here's why:Each time we get a new character, we get chapters and chapters of backstory before we even become attached or form any opinions about the present character. That's lazy writing and it's really annoying because the plot starts and stops constantly in the name of info dumping. It's elementary not to do this, literally one of the first rules of storytelling/writing. Second - all characters have some form of a tragic backstory, but that backstory is so focused on that we lose the story focus. At this point I'm not sure if our FL is the MC or if she's just a convenient plot device to show us more tragic backstories.Third - Most character interactions feel artificial, and our FMC is basically a Mary Sue. Lastly, the author constantly introduces new pieces of the plot without properly linking/recall to previous plot points. It feels like disjointed slice of life plot arcs rather than a set of arcs building a coherent whole.Tl:dr? Probably not worth your time, there are way better novels of similar genre to read.—original c43 review below-This could be good (it's too early to tell), but so far it's just a whole lot of rude abusive male characters who all loved or were involved with FLs Mom (who is dead) that keep abducting her because of their desires.I do really like the FL and her approach of compromising and fighting back. It's very realistic.Tl:dr gotta read more for a true determination, but so far what it's setup is a bit weird and doesn't make a lot of narrative sense (yet)