Mar 06, 2022
I’ll be fully honest in that I think this has been my least favorite chapter so far. It’s clear to me that fight scenes might not be your strong suit, and to write one that envelops the entire chapter must be exhausting. The style in this chapter specifically felt… what’s the word? I think the closest thing I can think of to it would be ‘fan-fic’-y. Removed from the rest of the novel, it feels unprofessional. I mean, heh, given we’re on a webnovel website, I wasn’t really expecting professionalism anyway. But still, I’m a little disappointed.
You started to draw my attention back once Jacob was mentioned. For taking the time to introduce him, I would have thought he’d have a larger presence in the story. For me, having a whole chapter of strictly observation is aggravating. To add to it, I must admit that I don’t care much for Iris and Rose. They’ve just appeared in this other world, with barely any relationship to the main character. Had Iris, say, rescued Jacob earlier and developed a bond with him, then gone back and fought Rose, it would have made it more bearable.
All in all, I have mixed feelings about this chapter, and personally, I don’t see how it contributes to the plot just yet. Though, you’ve blown me away before after something strange, and I don’t doubt you could do it again. I guess time will have us see it through. Farewell. :3