Against Heaven

My Thoughts on Against Heaven

Alright, let's dive into "Against Heaven." I went in with a healthy dose of curiosity, and came out with some mixed feelings. It's a story with a lot of potential, but also one that, sadly, seems to have stumbled along the way.

First Impressions

The premise is definitely intriguing. A futuristic, technological world where our protagonist, a clone with fragmented memories of Wang Lin from "Renegade Immortal," finds himself in a pretty grim situation. Sold as a potential slave, he's thrown into a world of cultivation and danger. The initial chapters hooked me with their dark undertones and the mystery surrounding the MC's past. I was excited to see where this blend of sci-fi and xuanhuan would take me.

What Works Well

The early world-building is quite compelling. The author does a decent job of setting up the futuristic setting and the cultivation system. The MC's character, drawing inspiration from Wang Lin, is a definite plus. He's a hard-working protagonist who faces adversity with a certain stoicism that I found appealing. The action sequences, though limited in the early chapters, were engaging and well-written. The plot point of him curing a lady of her disease in exchange for freedom and training was a good setup for his journey.

Areas of Concern

The biggest issue, and it's a significant one, is the novel's unfortunate ending. It seems the author abandoned the project around the 100-chapter mark, leaving the story incomplete. This is a huge letdown, as it prevents any real investment in the characters or the overall plot. It feels like we were given a taste of something great, only to have it snatched away.

Final Verdict

"Against Heaven" is a frustrating read. It has a fascinating premise, a compelling protagonist, and some well-executed early world-building. However, the fact that it was abandoned after only 100 or so chapters makes it difficult to recommend. If you're okay with reading an incomplete story with a lot of unrealized potential, then it might be worth checking out. Otherwise, I'd suggest looking elsewhere for your xuanhuan fix. I'm giving it a tentative 3/5, solely based on the strength of its initial chapters and the interesting premise.