Ka Bi Qiu

日落大道

★★★★☆ [4/5 stars]

This is just a short novel that I've read in one sitting. I can't say that this is angsty but I got a tinge of pain in my heart a few times because of Zhang Jue's selfless, unrequited love. For years, he kept his feelings to himself and never asked anything. He never expect anything in return. It's painful to see him that way, especially when he has a little self-esteem and he always looked down on himself.

I understand why most of the readers got a mixed feelings towards Chen Boqiao at the first half because of how he handled Zhang Jue's feelings for him, because I sometimes felt frustrated too. But I can also understand that he also haven't fallen in love ever and he's trying to figure out his real feelings for Zhang Jue without being influenced by Zhang Jue's feelings for him. Their romance is kind of slow burn, but you can see how Chen Boqiao slowly falls in love with his introverted ex-schoolmate and how he dealt with it.

This novel has no spectacular plot lines, but focused more on how the two cultivated their relationship. This is worth the read and you'll be introduced to a precious character you wanted to protect at all cost. Throughout my time reading, I just want to boost Zhang Jue's confidence and tell him how precious he is and he's perfect the way he is. I recommend this novel to everyone. Just a reminder that it has mature contents. It won't waste your time because even if you ended up not liking this, it only has 51 chapters and can be read in one sitting. But I'm pretty sure that even if you didn't end up loving this, you won't hate this as well. Try reading this one and judge for yourself!

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