Flying Dust

My Thoughts on Flying Dust

"Flying Dust" is quite the mixed bag, and my experience with it reflects that. It's a wuxia BL novel with harem elements, but whether you'll enjoy it seems to depend heavily on what you're looking for.

First Impressions

Initially, I was intrigued by the premise of a lazy, modern-day soul transmigrating into a wuxia world. The protagonist's initial apathy and desire to be a "salted fish" (a term I've definitely adopted) resonated with me. I found his interactions with his sect members and his general lack of ambition quite amusing.

What Works Well

The translation is undeniably well-done, which is a huge plus. The writing quality itself is a step above many web novels I've encountered. The author clearly has a good grasp of language, and I appreciated the effort put into crafting the world and its characters. I did enjoy the concept of a martial artist's 'sword seed' and the way the characters were fleshed out, even the side ones.

Areas of Concern

However, as I delved deeper, some issues started to surface. The plot felt somewhat directionless, almost as if it was being written on the fly without a clear endgame in sight. This lack of focus made it difficult to stay invested in the story. The MC's sudden power-ups also felt a bit contrived, and his appeal to multiple love interests seemed forced at times. I also have to admit, the chemistry between the MC and one of the main love interests, the Shifu, felt a bit lacking.

Final Verdict

Ultimately, "Flying Dust" is a flawed but potentially enjoyable read. If you're a fan of wuxia BL with harem elements and don't mind a somewhat meandering plot, you might find something to like here. However, if you prefer a tightly plotted story with well-defined character motivations, this might not be the novel for you. I'm giving it a tentative 3 out of 5 stars. It has potential, but it needs a bit more focus and polish to truly shine.