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First of all, a warning for anyone who might be drawn to this drama because of the word romance in its title: while there is a love story, it plays a very minor role and remains firmly in the background. If you're looking for a romance drama, you'll probably be disappointed. However, if you're here for the demons, their stories and some great performances, this drama is well worth watching. That's where its real appeal lies, not in the romance.

Song Zuer is wonderful. She's one of those actresses I always enjoy watching, and in this drama she's managed to do something I never expected: she's actually made me like Ren Jialun! Something none of his other dramas had ever managed to do.

The story drew me in from the very beginning, and for most of the drama I thought the writing was really solid. I also loved the variety of stories surrounding the demons. Although each has its own characters and conflicts, they're all connected and contribute to the development of the main storyline, which I think is one of the drama's biggest strengths.

Out of all these stories, the one that stood out to me the most was undoubtedly the puppet's. It was the one that left the biggest impression on me, sending shivers down my spine with how unsettling and engrossing it was. I was completely drawn in, and both Song Zuer and the actress playing the puppet delivered fantastic performances.

Unfortunately, I felt the story lost some of its momentum after episode 24, and I didn't enjoy it quite as much as I had at the beginning. The ending didn't win me over either. It's a shame, because this started out as a drama I would have rated a 9, but ultimately ended up being a 7 for me.