Mistakenly Taking the Demon Lord as My Fiancee Novel Review

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Genres

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action adventure martial arts shoujo ai xianxia yuri

Chapters

82 chapters

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Description

Ji Yutang was born with a natural Daoist heart, a genius in cultivation. However, she also had a leaking spiritual body, making her a “leaking bucket” unable to store spiritual energy. On the eve of her marriage, her fiancée, Ran Guzhu, mocked her as a worthless person and then fled the wedding. Ji Yutang, unable to endure it any longer, left home to wander the world. Half a year later, in a secret realm, she encountered her “fiancée” again, who was now in a perilous situation. This heartless “fiancée” wore a gentle facade, saved her, got close to her, and finally intended to humiliate her harshly to avenge an old grudge. Later, Ji Yutang threw her “fiancée” into an abyss, thinking that if the “fiancée” begged her to return, she might think of going back. However, she watched in shock as strange demonic patterns spread across her “fiancée’s” face, surrounded by a deadly aura. Ji Yutang: “!!!” Oh shit! This wasn’t someone who fell into demonic ways, but someone she had mistaken from the very beginning! She wasn’t Ran Guzhu, but Ran Guzhu’s elder sister—the one who had become a forbidden figure in the Ran family due to her descent into demonic cultivation. — “Xiao Tang, are you going to abandon me?” — “Oh no, I’m done for!”

Publication Information

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Original Language: chinese
Type: Web Novel

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My Thoughts on Mistakenly Taking the Demon Lord as My Fiancee

First Impressions

Okay, so "Mistakenly Taking the Demon Lord as My Fiancee" definitely grabbed my attention with its title. The premise is intriguing: a mix of xianxia, yuri, and a healthy dose of mistaken identity. I dove in expecting a fun, lighthearted read with some cultivation elements. The tags promised a sentimental protagonist and a journey from weak to strong, which are always appealing.

What Works Well

The initial hook of the story is quite strong. The idea of Ji Yutang mistaking the Demon Lord, Li Jingyu, for her fiancee sets up a potentially hilarious and heartwarming dynamic. I appreciated the focus on female characters and the shoujo ai elements. The blend of action, adventure, and martial arts kept the plot moving at a decent pace, and the cultivation aspects were woven in well enough to maintain my interest. The beautiful female lead tag is definitely accurate; the descriptions of the characters and their interactions are well-written.

Areas of Concern

However, I did find myself struggling with certain aspects of the main character, Ji Yutang. Her personality, particularly her interactions with Li Jingyu, occasionally rubbed me the wrong way. There were moments where her actions felt a bit entitled, and her initial reluctance to take responsibility for her own assumptions about Li Jingyu's identity was frustrating. While I understand the initial grudge and the comedic potential of the misunderstanding, the execution sometimes fell flat, making it hard to fully connect with her character. I think more self-awareness early on would have made her more relatable.

Final Verdict

Overall, "Mistakenly Taking the Demon Lord as My Fiancee" has a lot of potential. The premise is engaging, the yuri elements are a welcome addition, and the cultivation system provides a solid foundation for the plot. However, the main character's personality quirks and the handling of the initial misunderstanding might be a sticking point for some readers. It's a fun read, but definitely has some areas that could be improved. I'd give it a cautious recommendation – go in with an open mind and be prepared for a potentially frustrating protagonist.