A review by edgybutfemme
Nan Chan, Vol. 1 by Tang Jiu Qing

dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is excellent! I hope that more of Tang Jiu Qing's works get liscensed and that she has more absolutely unhinged love interests for me because this and ballad of sword and wine are some of my current top danmei series. Cangji and Jinglin are both feral little guys and I am so compelled by them. The whole vibe is "i'll devour you so we are together forever" and "not if I devour you first". They are constantly flirting and bickering as they run around investigating the most tragic and horrific cases, each one linked to one of the eight worldly sufferings (and it seems like eventually they all tie together). Both main characters have a lot of mystery surrounding them and I can't wait to see their dynamic continue to grow more complex as more is revealed. Definitely mind the trigger warnings, but this is a deeply compelling wild ride that I am excited to read the rest of as the official english translations release!