Close the lights, turn ur reading lamp on. Wear a warm sweater and enjoy! Two hurt souls healing in each other's presence. An absolute must after a tiring day. ... more>>

The novel gives off the vibe of curling up under blankets in ur cozy room when it is raining outside.

An epitome of healing novels <<less

Need Xu Xilin's mom in my life.  "You can smoke but don't tell your mom didn't warn u one day". Almost like a respectable elder that can guide me whenever I fall down. ... more>>

Ngl, this novel pushed me off the high horse. About Unfounded confidence, Two MCs mirror me in many ways that I sometimes doubt the author is scolding me. I enjoyed how priest reminded us to take things slowly. (Honestly, I took numerous breaks to finish this as so many quotes put me in a trance and I wanted to savour each chapter!) <<less

An appropriate blend of humor and grim reality. Priest as usual, leave u hanging on how the plot's gonna unfold. Hats off to the mc.... more>> What I like about priest's novels is I can anticipate a satisfactory ending. (Poverty is not something to be ashamed of. It is unimaginable how underprivileged people have to earnestly fight their way up. Let's not judge people solely based on meritocracy. MC might be conservative and patriarchal but it reflects his upbringing+life and it reminds me of adults around me who have crossed great upheavals. <<less

social status, privilege, discrimination, income class, urban development, and hook up culture in LGBT community. Like the world we live in, no person is created... more>> equal and fair. Beautiful take on life with a dissident undertone, not through a romanticized lens. <<less

maturity and consideration they display as highschoolers put me to shame. Jiang Cheng, Gu Fei, Be my spirit animals! ... more>>

Wuzhe Jiejie's depiction of hopelessness disadvantaged people knowing/unknowingly go through, the story isn't abt roses and colors but an uphill battle in rl, an essence of leading a satisfactory life with ur love, and people u care about.  <<less

Societal issues with modern wuxia twist. Such a delicate and witty style to portray three generations navigating in their ordinary life. Constructs we imposed upon ourselves to have 'a successful life' even though we don't know whoever da fk defined it —financial security on top of housing, car, and prestige when the system isn't ideal for working classes. Our two main characters and jianghu are tackling those social problems. Sometimes, they can, sometimes they can't.... more>>

 Yes, capitalism is making ppl depressed orz <<less

Yes, I'm a sucker for home-cooked meals. gourmet, the way they 'communicate' and right amount of humor are just chef's kiss

Engineer and surgeon. Well-established adults falling in love huhuhu.

As a person who holds grudges deeply, Shen Qaio character shows how to find solace. The author didn't press it but his presence and the... more>> way he carries himself weirdly calm my heart. His nature to value kindness over malice, openness that he showed towards a female character; He, himself had prejudice and it is such a journey to watch him grow. A soft cotton ball indeed  <<less

The first ever story I read under the reversible couple tag.