Reborn as a Demon Cult Goddess: This World Is Rotten to the Core

On Tomato, a platform where many works rely on AI assistance, this book is a rare gem. It's not just a feel-good story that relies on emotional stimulation; the setting is solid, the plot has a good structure, and the story is well-told. The protagonist is reborn, experiences new bonds, forms relationships with various women, and gradually comes to understand the world and himself along the way.

It's alright, but some parts felt a bit forced. I'll give it 4 stars for now and see how it goes. Just a heads-up for those who read this far: the protagonist's harem isn't all women; there are male characters. Second revision: The statement in the afterword of Volume 1 that it "will be accepted by men, women, young and old" has been revised. For now, it is a pure female harem. Please decide for yourself whether to read it.

Personally, I did find the early parts a bit frustrating. Whether it was Ying's excessive displays of compassion or the protagonist's weakness leading to various defeats, the good thing was that the logic was sound. Ying's act of saving people fit her character, and the protagonist...

To be honest, when reading works with this kind of "xP" (fantasy/adventure) theme, my expectations are usually quite low; as long as the xP is there, I'm fine 😏 But this book's world-building and writing style are absolutely on par with other high-quality general-interest novels. It's like finding gold among Tomatoes (a popular Chinese novel platform). 👍

1. The unique and refreshing combination of the genre—transformation/gender swapping, no system, multiple female leads, dark cultivation, and a touch of Cthulhu mystery—distinguishes it from the clichéd system-driven fantasy novels and mindless overpowered protagonist cultivation stories.

(Trying to convey the message without spoilers) Without exaggeration, the author's writing is among the best in my opinion. The imagery used in some parts is simply breathtaking. I have a habit when reading online novels: when I feel a connection, I try to imagine how I would rewrite it.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

The writing is good, and it's very engaging. Perhaps I missed something, or maybe I wasn't reading attentively and didn't remember everything clearly; the power levels and world-building were a bit blurry for me, but that's not a big deal. Logically, it's sound and rigorous, but the descriptions are a little vague and unclear. It was a bit tiring to read. The world-building is vast.

I was somewhat surprised. If I disregarded my subjective opinion, this book's rating probably wouldn't exceed nine, but why only 6.6? The author's writing style and character portrayal are far from that of a novice. The interwoven storylines at the end of the first volume, coupled with the background music, further highlight the author's skill. The smaller sections are also incredibly impressive (just kidding). In short, I recommend reading it.

The writing is very good. Although the fantasy elements are a bit unusual, they are still acceptable. As for the plot... I need to read the climax of the second chapter carefully to understand it. I won't give away any spoilers, but I have a suggestion for the author: when switching between the present and past perspectives, could you please consider how to make it easier for the reader to distinguish between them? The climax of the second chapter gave me a bit of a headache.