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The Abandoned Daughter
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By 繁华落尽
389 chapters
2015
Description
In her previous life, she did everything she could to assist her husband in conquering the empire. She really thought she had won against that woman. When she successfully assisted her husband in winning the empire’s imperial throne, she didn’t expect her husband and that woman to betray her by eradicating her whole clan and humiliate her by hanging her on the city wall. She was even forced to watch her brother die in the process of saving her. Her beloved brother’s life had disappeared before her eyes. What pained her the most is the fact that the person who willingly sacrificed everything in the world to save her, was the person whose life she destroyed when she ruined his marriage. However, God had mercy on her and gave her another chance to return to the past. This time, she vowed to protect her clan and make those who wronged her pay with tears and blood!
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- zuok
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
The Abandoned Daughter Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on The Abandoned Daughter
"The Abandoned Daughter" promised a thrilling tale of revenge set in ancient China, a genre I absolutely adore. With the tags of aristocracy, betrayal, and a second chance, I dove in hoping for a captivating shoujo romance with a strong female lead. While the initial premise had potential, my overall experience was mixed.
First Impressions
The setup is classic: a wronged woman gets another shot at life to right the wrongs committed against her. The allure of watching her navigate the treacherous waters of the imperial court, armed with knowledge of the future, was definitely what drew me in. I was ready for cunning schemes and satisfying retribution.
What Works Well
The world-building is decent, providing a vivid backdrop of ancient Chinese aristocracy. The initial plot points are intriguing enough to hook you, and the promise of seeing the female lead outsmart her enemies is a strong motivator to keep reading. The early stages do a good job of establishing the stakes and setting up the conflicts that will drive the narrative.
Areas of Concern
However, as the story progressed, I found myself increasingly frustrated with the main character's decision-making. The narrative portrays her as intelligent, reborn with the knowledge to get revenge, but her actions often felt counterintuitive and, frankly, a bit reckless. Instead of cleverly manipulating situations to her advantage, she frequently puts herself in harm's way, relying on the "pity card" to get out of trouble. This pattern became repetitive and detracted from the overall enjoyment of the story. It felt like she was creating more problems for herself than she was solving.
Furthermore, certain plot points felt illogical. Motivations of some characters, particularly the emperor, seemed inconsistent, making it difficult to fully invest in the story's trajectory. And I wish the author would give our female lead a better set of strategies, because as it stands, she's not exactly playing 4D chess.
Final Verdict
"The Abandoned Daughter" has a solid foundation with its premise and setting. However, the execution falls short due to the frustrating actions of the main character and some questionable plot decisions. While the story might appeal to those who enjoy the genre tropes, I believe it needs significant improvements to reach its full potential. I'd give it a cautious recommendation, but be prepared for some moments of head-scratching and maybe even a little face-palming.
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