FL is Femdom to complete story mission but younger ML ends up liking it & obsessed.
(I rate vertical dramas on their own sliding scale. General spoilers only.)Very interesting BDSM-toned story. The writting wasn't that great and messy in spots, but the dynamic between the characters and the acting kept me engaged throughout! The story also stayed focused on the leads.The FL is sadistic to her adopted younger "brother" in order to raise his darkness level so she can complete her mission in this book world and go home. However, she actually cares about the ML so can't help taking care of him secretly or in the guise of giving orders. But the ML notices and it appears that over time this hot-cold sadistic approach has honed a masochistic side in him and an obsessed attachment to the FL. Later, when the FL finds herself back in this world after a few years, she falls back into her hot-cold patterns. But at the end, it is very clear that they are both actively choosing their roles in this dynamic and enjoy it. I loved that.
Both leads inhabit their roles well; the ML especially did a great job showing to the audience his enjoyment of mistreatment, but also his genuine emotional pain when the FL seemed to show interest in people over him. They had good chemistry and a few realistic kiss scenes.
The plot and system mechanics, especially in the second half, require a lot if suspension of disbelief. But if you can do that (and are interested in this type of story) this is good for one watch.
I'm rating this a little higher than the writing warrants because I ejoyed this uncommon, interesting, and slightly more nuanced approach to BDSM (compared to other Chinese vertical dramas).
Was this review helpful to you?
