The Black Dragon Princess's Diary of Raising an Empress in Another World

My masterpiece, but author, you're like a scumbag who abandons you after you've pulled up your pants—you write so well, it's like opium, drawing me in. But you stood me up.

Hmm, how should this book be categorized? Politics, history, romance? It's been a long time since I've read a angst-filled novel, and this one is rare—it made my heart pound but I couldn't help but keep reading. I guess I was lucky to have already passed that part by the time I officially started reading (laughs). The title is quite fitting for the novel, but reading it is a completely different experience. I think there are two main reasons for this. One is the narrative and descriptive style, or what's called writing style. Although my reading scope is relatively limited, I've read countless books over the years, but even so, I was still drawn in after just a few chapters...

I've read about ten or twenty chapters, and personally, I feel this book is written too naively. Many parts have illogical plot points, both psychologically and in terms of factual development. For example, after the protagonist is inhumanely treated by the Queen, his level of trust in her is far too high. Some people might not understand this, but if we were the protagonist, how would we feel? My personal opinion is that it's a mixture of fear and resentment. And when facing the Queen, he shouldn't feel shy, or his shyness should be very mild. The protagonist's wounds need time and the heroine's comfort. Another example is the war; the novel's initial scope is very...

I've seen those two side stories. To be honest, I support Ziyao. I think they're very well written, very elegant, and the novel's plot is clear, interesting, and easy to understand. I don't see anything superfluous or contentious. After all, people will inevitably have different opinions, and mutual understanding is key. So, those who disagree should be understanding of Ziyao; disagreements are normal, and we should all be considerate. Besides, I really think the author writes very well; the many poems and descriptions have broadened my knowledge considerably. I also quite like the fusion of Eastern and Western elements that Ziyao mentioned; it's very comfortable to read. Regardless of the disagreements or anything else, I think reading...

The plot is delicately written, with excellent handling of various details, and it's logical and realistic. It avoids the glossed-over or exaggerated aspects common in time-travel novels. Although the protagonist was a spoiled brat in his past life, his current analytical and thoughtful approach doesn't hinder the plot; in fact, it's a highlight. His gradual feminization due to his female body is understandable. In short, I highly recommend the author! 👏👏 More and more good!

While this might feel a bit off the mark for a light novel, I still hope it continues on this trajectory. The author's insights into different events are interesting, and the character portrayals are quite intriguing and novel. Personally, I find the multiple perspective shifts somewhat tiring; a more natural approach would be to use an observer's perspective, making the transitions, world-building, and the author's interpretations feel more seamless. A huge thumbs up!!!

Reading someone's writing is like reading about the person themselves; the more you read, the more you want to understand them. But the author also has feelings they want to convey to us. Reading the author's thoughts reminded me of a composition class a few days ago: a little boy poked a hole in a spider's web and released a dragonfly. The teacher's initial thought, and most people's opinions, were "survival of the fittest" and "releasing the dragonfly violates the laws of nature." What a convenient "survival of the fittest," what a convenient "we cannot violate the laws of nature"! They isolate their consciousness from nature and criticize the boy, unaware that we are also part of it. Using subjective, objective judgments is merely self-imposed limitation. We too are part of these natural rules...

Wang Jingwei led the surrender when China needed him most as a high-ranking official, setting a terrible example. Countless members of China's million-strong puppet army owe their existence to his actions. Regardless of the reasons, many more did not kneel, so China remains China. Is it too simplistic to judge a person solely by their character? Leaving aside the fictional nature of war and politics, whether Wang Jingwei's actions were a roundabout way of saving the country or, like Puyi, he believed that being a lackey could bring him some status, his deeds have disqualified him from historical judgment. Even if he had eighty thousand redeeming qualities, they should not be mentioned, regardless of the method. Our evaluation...

(I abandoned the book halfway through, and this review is just to share my impressions. Please don't criticize me if there are any differences later on, as I didn't read the rest.) I'm a fan of yuri (lesbian romance), and I started reading this book because I was interested in it when I saw the title. Plot: It's a common trope of being captured and trained, but the difference is that the female lead finally starts to remember Earth's technology. It's fairly common, but still worth reading. It's a combination of sweet and angst, but for some reason, I found it very tiring and gave up. Writing style: A major feature of this article is the frequent use of classical Chinese poetry. The author has also mentioned that some people criticize him for showing off his literary skills, and I agree with that...

A very refreshing book; at least on SF (a Chinese online literature platform), but with the author changing the subject matter, their writing style will surely find better submission opportunities and a wider audience. I don't know if this is an accurate assessment, but the writing style of this book reminds me a lot of how I felt reading *Ballad of the Desert* in high school. Although I completely dislike *Ballad of the Desert* now, I sincerely hope this book becomes popular on SF, and I sincerely hope the author continues writing. Because now, novels on SF are giving me a somewhat stereotypical impression, from the titles to the content. Sometimes I like a book but don't dare recommend it to others. Because even if I'm like that, other people's prejudices will only be stronger. But this book, although...