There’s a Beauty [Ancient Wear Modern]

My Thoughts on There’s a Beauty [Ancient Wear Modern]

"There's a Beauty [Ancient Wear Modern]" offers a fluffy, feel-good story about a ger from ancient times navigating the modern world and finding love. While it has its quirks, it ultimately provided me with an enjoyable and entertaining read.

First Impressions

Initially, I was drawn in by the premise of an ancient character adapting to modern life. The reverse transmigration trope is always interesting, and the addition of the "ger" concept – a third gender raised as noble misses – added a unique layer. I was eager to see how the main character, Shen Yuhan, would navigate the cultural differences and societal expectations.

What Works Well

I found the slice-of-life aspects of the story particularly charming. Watching Shen Yuhan learn about modern technology and adapt his ancient skills to a new context was genuinely delightful. Many readers praised the MC's talents, such as calligraphy and playing the qin, which are considered rare and valuable in the modern world, leading to his online popularity. The romance between Shen Yuhan and Shan Qihuan is sweet and relatively low-angst, focusing on their growing affection and mutual respect. I appreciated the lack of unnecessary drama and miscommunication, which allowed me to relax and enjoy their relationship. The author successfully created a devoted love interest who, despite initial reservations, becomes completely smitten with the MC.

Areas of Concern

However, I did notice some potential pitfalls. Some readers expressed discomfort with the story's portrayal of traditional gender roles, particularly the emphasis on Shen Yuhan's "wifely" qualities. While some found his submissiveness endearing, others felt it reinforced outdated stereotypes and undermined the modern setting. One reader felt the MC was constantly deferring to the ML and that the author seemed to be pushing the idea that a submissive wife is the best type of partner. Also, the author did not do a good job of handling the MC's suicidal thoughts as it was brushed off and used as an excuse for the ML to apologize, without any further follow up.

Final Verdict

Despite some potential issues with gender representation, "There's a Beauty [Ancient Wear Modern]" is a lighthearted and entertaining read. If you're looking for a fluffy romance with a unique premise and don't mind some traditional gender roles, you'll likely enjoy this novel. I found it to be a sweet and engaging story that provided a welcome escape.