Rebirth of a Movie Star

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In his previous life Bai Lang was a small star. He rejected his boss and foolishly engaged in a relationship which he thought was true love.

He didn’t expect that he would get betrayed, die of a heart attack and trouble his boss to accompany him on his last journey.

After his rebirth, he decided to give up on true love. As for his boss… since he wants something then just let him have it.

So this little star after his rebirth collected his boss, and then it became a true love story with his boss.

In between there are good friends/love rivals/s*um men in the mix. A sweet story with a happy ending.

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Sao Trời Lấp Lánh
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重生之朗朗星空
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midnightsonata4u
midnightsonata4u rated it
April 12, 2019
Status: --
Really good! Unlike the normal revenge driven story. I like the character of MC!! Really got hooked!
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Jwel
Jwel rated it
April 6, 2019
Status: Completed
I like the story. Their relationship isnt instant. At first people may think that it is like friends with benefits but it improves later on.

The ML's child is so cute and this little kid contributes a lot to the growth of their relationship.

The MC is so mature that even if he heard lots of negative comments regarding ML he communicates to him properly.

ML is also caring, protective and posessive lover.

There are some scenes I like.

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ML's child talks about marriage and wants to marry MC. Its funny that ML got jealous.

MC was attending an awarding ceremony. When the announcement of best actor was revealed at the same time he receive a call that ML got an accident abroad. He left immediately without getting the award.

When MC was shooting the kissing scene ML came and got annoyed. He left and waited in MC's dressing room. MC went to him and apologizes. ML said he understand but still cant help getting angry about it. ML wants to kiss but MC refused. He said he need to wash his mouth. ML said it is to disinfect but MC said he doesnt want to pass the kiss to ML (indirect kiss lol both are posessive) at the end MC went out of the room with swollen lips haha

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It is worth reading. I still follow the translation cause there are parts hard to understand thru MTL <<less
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Linliynndo
Linliynndo rated it
October 6, 2024
Status: Completed
I don't like how the story is written, 90% is all narration of the events without any lengthy dialogues and substance, it's frankly not very enjoyable after the initial development of the relationship between the MC and the Ml, I skipped half of the last chapters. Practically all the later development happened off screen. ML felt more like a protector and an executioner set for the MC because of all the grievance he experienced in his first life rather than a person who comes to experience having feelings for the... more>> person that they've missed their chance with in another life (I honestly wish the OG!ML was talked about more).

The story is good at first, but after the MC and ML kind of established their relationship it was all boring successful revenge after revenge stories, all the couple's hardship are small bumps and they face practically no downs, even their biggest "hardship" had a three years timeskip and it was all narrated to introduce another revenge and complete takedown story, EVEN THE IMPORTANT PART OF THE CONFESSION WAS NARRATED! This practically killed all my excitement for anything else.

All I can say is that I've read less lengthy stories with way better plot and development, this follows the pattern of the simplest form of rebirth stories. It's not bad, just not worth reading at all. <<less
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AmoraLareine
AmoraLareine rated it
September 13, 2022
Status: Completed
I really can't understand how can this kind of novel deserve a good rating...

May be I am disappointed about the dirty things in the entertainment cycle like selling your body just to climb higher...

That's why I can't understand nor sympathize with MC.

... more>> As for Ml, forcing someone to become his kept pet using shady methods is so disgusting (although it is not directly)

And like other CN novels, from the buyer and seller relationship, ML and MC become lovers.

From other reader's viewpoint, this might be sound romantic... But not for me..

Falling in love with a person who just want your body at first is pretty funny......

But if you all don't mind those kind of special body relationship, you guys can go ahead and enjoy this kind of novel.

After all, this one is not as bad as some kind of toxic and r*pe tags novels..... <<less
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Tsago
Tsago rated it
August 29, 2022
Status: c33
The novel is very overrated. The story is flat, and although the MC is quite likable there is almost no development in the relationship of the main couple. I got bored halfway through the novel and dropped it. Undercurrents of the entertainment industry and backstabbing are shown quite well though.
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kerokero
kerokero rated it
February 15, 2022
Status: --
sigh I have not much words but disappointment

the novel had too many cliches im not that into, its just... >> one of the cliche is the bottom being a virg*n while ML is an experienced top, its just so common every where and im getting sick of it. + the way the MC talked ab losing v*rginity = losing value in his talk to his family rubs me the wrong way. another cliche: bottom is a nice, clean person :), tbh he just feels like a borderline pushover (especially to... more>> ml) . the relationship felt forced, with ML being a whole creep in the last life, basically always asking the MC to be his kept person. ML does not respect mc's privacy, nor his hardwork. it just disappoints me after reading about partners who truly cares and respect their MC. also child ab*se is normalized everywhere, I get it but its 2022, a novel where a parent hitting a child is normalized behaviour is horrible. The ML basically neglects and hurt the child physically without talking it out. It creates trauma and a sense of insecurity + fear in that child. Its horrible, it never ends well. Just stop.

the writing is okay I guess, I had high expectations but was broken down www, I accidentally clicked 3 stars, ut now that I think about it, feels like a 2 star worth. severly overrated. <<less
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LustHan
LustHan rated it
August 12, 2020
Status: c38
This is the first time I wish an antagonist (su quan) was the protagonist. Not that he's that outstanding but because he at least has a personality and good storyline. The main character is extremely boring, if you expect an interesting main character and nice romance then this is not your novel although it seems like this is all it has to offer at first sight. I'm reading this only because I have nothing better to do.

The main character is bland with a dry personality, the "unique quality" according to... more>> author is his mature aura but he's really not that mature for someone that had a rebirth, heart disease and betrayed.

Now, I've read my share of shitty novels but this one has made me speechless, I could stick around lazy typical plots but with the condition that the main character is somewhat likable, at least funny, smart or cunning, this one is just There.

As for the romance, the ML really had potential and I'm a little disappointed at the lack of communication with the MC, every time they talk, the ML interrupts what MC says with a kiss when he doesn't like it or vice versa and it's a really tired scene.

The only saving grace I guess is the son, he's a good boy, although there are many cringey scenes and the couple acts overly s*xual around a KID. Like, it's frustrating, the MC acts flustered and shy but doesn't put any effort into stopping or telling ML about it (they had s*x on the couch while the kid was sleeping in his room and could wake up any moment among other things like sleeping naked and/or making out when he's sleeping on the same bed).

Everything is spoken as a matter of fact, the friendships look painfully fake with the lack of described interactions (duh), many opportunities are thrown at the MC for no reason really. Not to mention there are sexist undertones. Haven't read a novel this bad that had me writing a negative review like this in a long time.

Giving it two stars and not one because it's an easy read thanks to the translators. <<less
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Saffari
Saffari rated it
August 6, 2019
Status: Completed
I ABSOLUTELY adore this story. MC is a kind of person that makes you want to support him. After going through so much hardships in his past life, he developed to be a mature person. Rather than succumbing to the rabbit hole of revenge, he lives his second chance with hope and takes opportunities his way gratefully.

He is decisive and mature. I like how the story fleshes out the trauma of his past, showing how he has difficulty letting down his walls yet trying hard for the precious bonds he... more>> had found.

ML might seem overbearing at first, but that changes reasonably. MC treats their relationship as a transaction between mature adults, and as such, does not expect or want to bbe spoiled or treated as a lover, which is a form of honesty and unselfishness that ML badly needed, if only to realize that he does have an option of truly living in happiness and not just as a facade.

Their relationship cultivated into a very loving and respectful adoration of each other.

But my favprite definitely has to be the treatment of family in MC's case. He was disowned by his family both in old and second life, and ML and ML's son gace him a chance to have a happy family. The case of MC's family was also resolved very well. Rather than abandonment, they end in a civil and hopeful tone, at least in the case of MC's father who finally reflects his ways and starts leading a simple life.

There is no dog blood revenge or unnecessary flexing. MC and ML are mostly lowkey unless strictly necessary.

The "side couple" (lol) is also a plus ?. <<less
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FernwehDesu
FernwehDesu
December 9, 2024
Status: Completed
First of all, I don't think "Movie Star" fits this novel. Sure the MC is an actor but his acting work wasn't quite detailed enough for me to feel like it's the main plot. It just became and add-on on the story, MC could be anything but acting and the story will still work. I wish the author wrote more scenes on the filming.

So to say, this is more of a romance and revenge story of the MC with the help of ML's wallet.

The couple's story is quite mature. ML... more>> is quite an as*hole in the past with him sleeping around and having a love-hate relationship with MC. Some readers couldn't seem to move on from his acts of his against MC in their first life but I see it like ML knowing that MC doesn't like him so he didn't force MC but at the same time he still bullies him occasionally while actually helping him when needed. I believe ML loved him from the beginning tho their first meeting of ML forcing MC a little isn't exactly good.

In the present, ML still respect MC's wishes. He never forced him. There was a scene where ML noticed MC's expression changed when he asked him to go down on him which made MC stop immediately and ask him if he was okay and if he was forcing him. ML might be a rascal but he's a good rascal. As soon as he got ML as well, he quickly had nothing to do with anyone else and always cleared up any misunderstanding that may hurt ML. He is also willing to do anything and give anything as long as ML says the word.

Their relationship isn't what I call fluffy but I can say it's mature and realistic.

My only regrets was one of the scenes seem so sudden
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when ML got into a car accident and 3 years passed

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and it quickly passed as if the author just wanted to write something as proof for the people to believe that MC geniunely loves ML and not because of his money.

I don't think that scene was written well. They could've wrote more detail to add more angst and make the readers cry especially it was a turning point
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of MC confessing to ML about his past life. I like how ML was also insecure about his injury which was realistic but it felt like he moved on too fast

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but instead, the way it was written felt rushed. I almost drop the novel when that chapter came, I was so confused and felt like a lot of things were missing.

Also the author has a tendency to forgetting extra character's name so some of them changed but I'm thankful the translator mentions this and gives us a heads up. Thank you for your hard work! <<less
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Devrai
Devrai rated it
May 2, 2024
Status: Completed
One of the best novels you will ever read.

I love how MC is using his second chance to live his own life instead of planning revenge. (Which happened on the side without him doing anything)

MC is going new ways, although he knows what will make him famous, he enjoys another way. The love he finds in ML is a bit surprising but so warm.

... more>> ML is a bit gangster type and so not the "cool ceo" guy. I like how they grow together.

About the story, it has everything I was looking for. Just enough face slapping, love story, cuteness and daily life.

Highly recommend it! <<less
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yayo2023
yayo2023 rated it
March 3, 2024
Status: Completed
It’s my fourth time reading it. It’s not perfect but it is a wholesome story that fills your heart with warmth. It’s definitely worth reading.
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Scar21
Scar21 rated it
September 26, 2022
Status: Completed
It's been a few months since I finished reading this novel, and I just can't seem to be able to get it out of my head. Really, I absolutely loved both MC and ML. Especially MC. There's something about him that feel like he could be a real person- well, it's hard to explain. But I love their chemistry, I love the story progression, the characters, just- everything.

5 STARS! Beautiful story!

PS: We NEED a better cover and more fan arts. Please 😭
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Jasminefalls
Jasminefalls rated it
March 14, 2022
Status: Completed
Note : This is a review based solely on my viewpoint as a reader.

What I liked about this novel

  • The face slapping. Nothing too OP or unrealistic but just a little bit of assistance to karma to do all the work.
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    The family dynamic of Bai Lang, ML and their son. I always look forward to their parts cause it's just so sweet to read.

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  • Bai Lang's mature and cautious personality. I like how he immediately didn't fall for the ML after rebirth cause he was betrayed from his s/o before and it would be a bit wrong if he were to immediately move on.
What I found a bit lacking for this novel

  • Surprisingly nothing. I'm not really an expert reader myself but with novels below the 100 chapter mark like this, the endings can be unsatisfactory but I have nothing bad to say about this one.
Rating : 10/10 (Worth the hype to read. Nothing in here will blow your mind but it will warm your heart.)
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Keshij
Keshij rated it
November 20, 2021
Status: Completed
This is a story I reread when I'm in a bad mood. It's full of fluff that soothes my heart.

I have read this book so many times that the story is engraved in my mind to a pint I can retell the whole plot from my memory.

The plot line is pretty good and the novel is pretty cute with child caring included.

It was my cup of tea and loved it thoroughly.

I loved the understanding between the leads which was slowly built up with time.
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narinim
narinim rated it
October 25, 2021
Status: c61
The novel starts very promising and the first half of the novel is really good. I read the first half very fast but for the last few chapters it was very boring so I just read a few line from each chapters so that I could know how it ends. First half of the novel is good, dramatic and realistic but in the second half writer starts to exaggerate everything for example turns all the gray characters into some brainless black characters...

let me summarize my experience:

1- Qiu Qian (ML) has... more>> a child, in the first half of the novel he sounds cute but in the second half he sounds like an spoiled s*upid child who talks way too much, so it gets on your nerve and you start skipping his lines.

2- The villains of the story although commit lots of bad things in his previous life, but their actions are realistic, they seem very very selfish but they are real gray characters. but after his rebirth suddenly they become super super greedy, they are very s*upid and all they can do is make mistakes and embarrass themselves.

3- MC is a good actor in his previous life and he is good looking. but as the novel goes on, he suddenly becomes THE BEST ACTOR EVER, as if he can't make any mistake, everybody loves the way he looks and acts, and he experiences success after success. it becomes very boring because even before reading the chapter you know what is going to happen. he is going to overcome all his problems and all the netizens are going to love him.

4- ML loves MC very much, and he is very ruthless. and he completely destroys all his enemies as if they are some sort of flies. so the story is quiet predictable when you see him go after someone, you pretty much know what is going to happen, and it isn't some dramatic fight where he wins working very hard, everybody else are bunch of useless idiots and everything is solved very easily.

5- there is also a very important thing and that is the fact that story never explains why ML cares so much about MC in his previous life and although they had some brief encounters he helps him that much and holds the umbrella, is it just because the way MC looks... maybe it is explained though but it was in the last chapters so I have skipped it.

6- It isn't some revenge story because MC doesn't care much about revenge, but ML takes those revenges anyway. So it is even worse, it makes MC seem like a weak character. Although the writer tries to overemphasize that MC is a strong person, but the way characters interact and MC behaves he doesn't seem strong at all.

//I liked the first half very much, but the next half was very disappointing, I gave it three stars because I averaged first and second half. It is a good read if you are looking for something short to pass the time. and compared to lots of other BLs it's relatively very good. But it is not a great story. <<less
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enaillig
enaillig rated it
October 15, 2020
Status: c61
PROS:

    • Not overly dramatic
    • No s*upid misunderstandings. MC and ML communicates well. Ideal relationship. MC is very mature. ML isn't overbearing.
    • Cute characters.
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      Some may find it unappealing when the ML already has a son, however I think, the son's identity here contributed a lot to the story's enjoyment factor. He liven up the atmosphere tenfolds.

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    • Just right amount of dog food. You won't get sick of their interactions.
    • Romance isn't fast nor slow. They get together fast but they didn't fall inlove immediately.
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      MC approach ML after his rebirth not because he has feelings for him but because of pure gratitude. The same for ML, at first his interest was just piqued, but it's nothing more than that. Although I'm not sure why he was helping MC so much for years in his past life even when they don't have relationship. The MC thinks the ML is just playing with him, but logically speaking, who would spend that much attention, time and effort to someone out of mere entertainment? The author never made it clear though so we can just assume.

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    • This is your typical rebirth x revenge trope, but MC wasn't eager to take revenge. He's being passive, if he can avoid the problems then why not. But if he's cornered, he will retaliate just as right. Though at most he doesn't do anything, however ML was there to do the dirty work for him.
    • There are super annoying characters, but not too many. Also they aren't thouroughly blackened.
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      Except for Kang Jian (the s*um ex). I think the author just decided to push all the hate to Kang Jian's character, I mean all throughout the story he was a complete scum, no remorse whatsover. Irredeemable. Greedy to the max. I mean, I get it human greed are insatiable but at the end of the day we are still humans. No matter how bad we can be, there's always a reason/motivation behind every actions. No one's completely black and white. Kang Jian isn't. He's the antagonist so all his actions are just pure antagonism. It became unrealistic to the point that I don't care whether he got his punishment or not in the end because it doesn't matter anymore, because as I've said, he's thoroughly blackened. What would you look forward to to a person who is expected to not have any remorse until the end? Nothing. His character became bland in the later chapters. Also whether he has family or not, it remained a mystery. The author didn't bother providing background for him.

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CONS:

    • MC isn't too OP, but I still think he has golden finger since he has all the experience from his past life, hence his acting path was pretty much paved. Especially with the ML around.
    • Forgotten characters. Introduces a bunch seemingly important characters only to completely forgot about them in the later chapters.
    • Author's'just-leave-it-as-it-is-attitude. Some details might seem insignificant that's why the author didn't provide it, but some parts left you hanging.
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      Who is the mother of ML's son? Why did she escape? No reason provided. Why MC knows what happened after his death
      in his past life? I'll try to answer this. Maybe after he died his soul lingered for a while before he went into the cycle of rebirth so he still managed to witness what happened after. Author didn't make it clear though.

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    • Poor attempt of engagement in dark/mystery
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      1st: Honestly, this started off as dramatic and kinda light hearted. And then suddenly pop! There's an evil nanny who only showed up once and has the intention of making the ML's son permanently disabled. The nanny was immediately caught and forced to jump to death by the ML. Thrilling right? It left a deep impression on me. But rest assured, there'll no more anything darker than this, which is kinda disappointing, because this scene kinda set the standards.

      2nd: A friend of ML pulls a trick of triggering MC's heart attack by abusing him on set. How serious this can be if it succeeds? MC would be dead in an instant, again. That's pretty dark. I think ML's reaction regarding this fact was a bit lackluster, or too calm. It turns out great though. He handled it pretty well.

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      Author suddenly switches to narration when it comes to crucial scene.
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      Such as when ML discovered MC has heart disease, and when ML got into a car accident. However just take it as me nitpicking. I think the author still delivered the scenes well in that approach.

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      Translation is pretty good, however there are very little grammatical errors or typo. But that can be overlooked.

      Other than that, it was a fun read! Not boring, but engaging. I'd like to reiterate that despite my complaints I still enjoyed reading it. Worth recommending. 3/5
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RemyMartin
RemyMartin rated it
April 12, 2025
Status: c1
I was really really affected and cried at several points.

I really don't understand how someone can give less than 5 stars to this greatness.

The translation was great. Many thanks to the translator for his wonderful effort in the translation.

... more>> Although I don't like the kind of novels where s*x comes first and love comes later because I feel that the love is so insincere that even after Chiyo-chan confessed his love I thought it was insincere.

But wait!!! It was great, the ending was satisfying, and their love was so sweet. I literally had the novel hooked me from the first chapter. Although I was really angry when

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I can't believe such a s*umbag nanny would try to poison a 5 year old!!! I was literally writhing in rage.

Bai Lang was really miserable in his previous life, but I'm really happy for him because despite all his suffering, he took revenge on those who needed to be taken revenge on and loved and helped those he loved. I really loved him.

I can't deny that I felt some pity for Kang Jian, but in the end, that delegation didn't back down from their actions, so they got what they deserved. <<less
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Mochirily
Mochirily rated it
October 3, 2024
Status: Completed
This is probably the top rebirth entertainment bl novel on novel updates. Some of my favorite parts that make this novel better than all the rest include:

1) A ML with an actual dating/s*xual history. His age is more realistic too, not some 24 year old ceo. Apparently that’s a bad thing that the translator apologizes for??? No mysophobic abstinent virg*n ML here, thank you!

2) Ml’s kid is hilariously naive, like actual kids are, no overly mature fairy here. He is such a ridiculous cutie.

3) MC doesn’t want revenge, just to... more>> live his life better, caring for his health this time around. He is older mentally due to his rebirth and actually has the maturity in thoughts and actions that he should have. I’m looking at you, rebirth novels that have MCs acting so freaking immature after going back in time, except for when they are somehow also overly mature as kids due to rebirth. I blame crappy authors.

4) MC doesn’t rely on ML for every little thing, which many entertainment novels suffer from. MC takes his acting jobs seriously and doesn’t have a smooth as silk career even with his rebirth.

Every so often I reread this novel and still think it deserves its high ratings. Not many novels can be reread and enjoyed over again. <<less
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Tilbar
Tilbar rated it
July 22, 2024
Status: Completed
This novel covers quite a few of the 're' words. Rebirth, regret, revenge, redemption, remorse. It's a really nice read. By the end, I had all the feels of a good romance; warm and fuzzy at how it all came together.

For me, the progression was logical. I understood the characters actions from the MC's thoughts and the other character's words. Their motivations were clear. And often unpleasant.

Thankfully this isn't instalove, which I despise with a passion. There's a slow progression as the MC learns to let go of his... more>> insecurities and trust the ML. And the ML also has to go through his own changes for growth.

The MC and ML's past life is just that. Past. We read small parts of it, but not many actual specifics (except for the opening and then ending scene). Because of that, I wasn't able to get an accurate read of their encounters and I won't use the opener to judge an entire novel that occurs after the rebirth.

This novel has some angst, but the joy of this three person family overwhelms that. The bun is introduced fairly quickly and makes this a story not to be missed. <<less
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Mello reading danmei
Mello reading danmei rated it
September 12, 2023
Status: Completed
I'm glad I picked this up. After so many sweet and light novels, I needed a bit of drama and tears to unwind 😂.

The plot was not the best, but I can't say it wasn't enjoyable. It's unusual for transmigration novels to have so many mishaps. I liked it. Normally, everything goes smoothly for the MC from the beginning because of some casualties or plain luck. In this one, it took years for MC to achieve his goal in his acting career and to get revenge. He didn't suffer (much),... more>> but things were not easy either.

On the other hand, I don't think I have read about a couple like this before. They were everything I didn't like about romance books. Somehow, they made it work for me. By the end of the story, I was hooked on their dynamics. Their relationship was a bit toxic if I'm being honest.

The book mentions a few delicate subjects that may hurt some sensibilities, so beware. There's mention of r*pe, toxic relationships, physical and emotional ab*se, etc. But not with the main characters. Their relationship started with a contract, but the change to an actual loving relationship was gradual and not rushed.

Oh, and there's a kid. One of them has a sweet baby from a past relationship. I know some readers don't like this type of plot so I'll take your worries: the mom didn't show up, and there's no drama with him. They actually got closer because of him. He is the soul of this book 😍. <<less
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