First Marriage and then Love Novel Review

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By 青衣画墨

3.9

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CompletedchineseWeb Novel

Genres

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romance shounen ai slice of life

Chapters

55 chapters

Started

2014

Description

Long Ke Yi was entangled with Ji Yan Tang for 22 years until he finally died in country H. After his rebirth, he decided to cherish his life and stay away from Ji Yan Tang. A mistaken blind date led to a flash marriage to the number one diamond bachelor in city B. Long Ke Yi, “What do you think of me?” Lan Mo, “Not bad.” Long Ke Yi, “Are you satisfied with me?” Lan Mo, “Yes, satisfied.” Long Ke Yi, “Then do you dare to get married?” Lan Mo, “Okay.” This is the story of a little fox dumping a big bad wolf and then being eaten up by a smiling tiger.

Publication Information

Original Publisher: jjwxc
Original Language: chinese
Type: Web Novel

First Marriage and then Love Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator

My Thoughts on First Marriage and then Love

First Marriage and then Love promised a sweet escape, and while it delivered on some fronts, it also had a few quirks that kept it from being a complete home run for me. It's a story of second chances, doting love, and navigating the aftermath of a past life's mistakes.

First Impressions

The initial chapters certainly throw you into the deep end. The speed at which the main couple gets married is, let's just say, breakneck. I'm talking fifteen sentences kind of speed! It's definitely a "hold on to your hat" kind of start, and the writing felt a little rough around the edges at first. If you're looking for a slow burn, this ain't it.

What Works Well

Despite the initial rush, the core of the story is undeniably cute. The main couple is endearing, with a kind and stable MC and a ML who falls head-over-heels at first sight. And I have to admit, the ML's possessiveness, while a trope that can sometimes be off-putting, actually worked for me here. Given the MC's past life, it felt like he deserved that unwavering devotion. The story shines in portraying a love that helps the MC heal and find his strength. I enjoyed seeing him step out of the shadow of his past and become a confident individual.

Areas of Concern

The fast pace, while exciting, does lead to a certain lack of depth in the characters. I also noticed the author seemed to rely a little too much on convenient plot devices to resolve conflicts. It sometimes felt like the story was pulling solutions out of thin air, which could be a bit jarring.

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Final Verdict

First Marriage and then Love is a fluffy, fast-paced read that delivers on its promise of a sweet and doting romance. While the writing can be a bit amateurish and the plot relies on convenient solutions, the endearing main couple and the healing power of love make it an enjoyable escape. If you're looking for a quick and easy read with a strong emphasis on romance, this might be right up your alley. Just be prepared for a whirlwind romance and a few plot contrivances along the way.