
Defying the World, She Becomes the Phoenix
逆世为凰
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 1.5M Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 8y ago
- English
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Synopsis
Stats
462Chapters
262Reads · 30 days
596kReads · all time
102Shelves
8.9Score
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The beginning was well-written, and the plot was very engaging. Although I haven't finished reading it, I'm sure it's a good novel.
It was quite captivating, especially the trust between Xuan Wang and Xue Yi, which felt incredibly precious. If the reborn Xue Yi had been a little more ruthless towards Si Yanpei, she wouldn't have suffered so much. Aside from the somewhat heartbreaking deaths of Min Yang and Lan Ruo, the ending was relatively happy.
It's visually appealing, but I think it would be even better and more exciting if it were made into a TV series, and the viewership would be much higher.
Yes, it's very well written. The author is meticulous and the plot flows smoothly. Although I skipped to the ending halfway through, I can't deny that it's very well written. 😂 The intricate plot unfolds slowly, a hidden conspiracy... Emmm, very good.
A very good book. The plot is intricately woven and captivating.
The logic is clear, and the villain in this book is the most meticulous I've ever seen, unlike in other novels where the female lead quickly takes them down. However, the romance develops too slowly, making it hard to keep reading. But the writing is good, so I'll give it four stars.
The author's Chinese is excellent (✪▽✪), the title is a perfect summary. The whole story is very sweet; although some characters are destined to be apart, overall it's still enjoyable. The female lead has a powerful background and exceptional abilities. The ending is good, though a bit brief. Those who like historical fiction, sweet stories, and strong female leads should give it a try.
This book has the best chapter titles of any novel I've ever read.
It's alright. The main villain is formidable; the female villain, Si Yanpei, is practically a demon. In this book, everyone she encounters in her life, except for her own mother, is manipulated by her. She's arguably the strongest female supporting character I've ever read in a classical Chinese novel. The male villain, Lan Wang, is also cunning and ruthless, a formidable opponent. You could say they both lost because of the protagonist's plot armor. 😄🤦
It's really good!!! The male lead is domineering, and the female lead is wise; they're a perfect match.