A review by onthesamepage
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Novel) Vol. 1 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

adventurous funny slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was me dipping my toes into danmei, and I think it was successful? I will say that it's necessary to keep the glossary nearby initially—all the characters have multiple names as well as titles, and there's not a lot of hand-holding in general, which makes sense.

The chapters are very long, and I personally think that drags down the pacing of the story, especially when one of the chapters is a very extended flashback. But the characters are fun to follow. Wei Wuxian is an absolute chaos gremlin, and his antics made me laugh. I can't wait to see how both the story and the romance develop. 

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