I'm looking forward to reading Reborn as a Substitute. And it's perfect to read a BL novel during Pride Month. Special welcome to Book Club members! (though of course everyone is welcome to join the conversation!) Updated to add: This novel includes frequent mentions of suicidal ideation. Please prioritize your safety when deciding whether to read. Updated to add: This novel arguably has an abusive ML. Please prioritize your safety, happiness and wellbeing when deciding whether to read.
Spoiler: Chapter 2 An explosive start! I was pretty confused during the first chapter, but it's all starting to make sense now. Spoiler: Chapter 11 Wow, I was not expecting this to be so angsty. I hope it lightens up soon.
Spoiler: Chapter 3 A murder mystery! I like it! My question, though, is how does the MC know that the ML cares about the particular way the MC died? Did he know that the ML had a crush on him before he died? On a side note, dontcha just love how everyone in books and movies have photographic memories? Just say a number once, and they know it by heart-- even under the most stressful circumstances. Looks promising. So what do you suppose the ML and the MC look like? I'll go first Spoiler: What ML looks like
Spoiler: Chapter 19 I'm starting to like this couple. What a sweet and romantic day! This is a super long dream sequence/flash back.
Spoiler: Chapter 24 I think the author forgot this was a dream sequence and just settled into giving backstory. Any guesses for how many chapters the flashback will be? ML: Chris Wu MC: Fandy Fan (If you haven't seen HIStory2: Crossing the Line, go watch it now!)
Spoiler: Chapter 24 Oh man, this story is killing me. I just want to give ML a hug and a cupcake and take him home to raise him. I can see why he's stuck on MC, since MC was such a bright light in his darkest time. Spoiler: Chapter 26 Ah hah! The source of the misunderstanding is revealed! Spoiler: How long does the flashback last? This dream/flashback goes from chapter 13 to chapter 28. What a crazy long flashback!
Spoiler: chapter 2 really loving the pokemon references lol. but yeah, explosive start. Seems interesting. It doesn't feel typical, although everything (plot wise) is typical. guess i'm just hopeful
Spoiler: Ch 5 lol, ji Sheng thought he was selling his body but Xie just goes to sleep. Already liking this couple. Spoiler: Ch 6 MC is so forward with his job. Spoiler: Ch 8 MC requires lemon flavored toothpaste. Thats kind of a unique demand. I wonder if the ML will realize who is really is? Spoiler: Ch 10 Ooh, ji Sheng is pushing Xie Xuanming's boundaries. Spoiler: Ch 13 poor little xie xuanming Spoiler: Ch 16 lol, Ji Sheng pulled Xie Xuanming into the band. I guess thats one way to make friends Spoiler: Ch 22 dang, that band leader is shady for sending them to such slimy people. It's a good thing Xie Xuanming is like a wild cat, or they would never behave gotten out of there I'm already liking this story. Its been on my to-read list forever
Spoiler: Chapter 8 Yes! I also thought that was pretty identifying. I can't wait for Xie Xuanming to figure it out! Spoiler: Chapter 34 And the truth is revealed! Ji Sheng is feeling so sorry to Xie Xuanming now. Poor little Xie. I'm looking forward to their relationship improving from here on out. I'm looking forward to Xie Xuanming discovering he still has a chance to be with Ji Sheng and them finally getting their happy ending.
Spoiler: c4 The world building is bit... unexplained. I guess. its just a means for mc to get wealthy like ml, i bet. Whenever I see that i cant help but moan. I never seen it done well.
Spoiler There will be more explanation later. Just hang in there for a few more chapters. There's some good background around chapter 13. Honestly, you could probably skip to chapter 13 and then go back and it would probably make more sense.
Spoiler: Ch 24 what a birthday. He went from no one remembering to the whole band scrambling for the last few minutes Same. It all makes sense after that long flashback Spoiler: Ch 26 guess that explains the misunderstanding. Spoiler: Ch 32 Xie xuanming is such a tsundere. He refuses to act how he feels and pushes away what he loves. Luckily Ji Sheng has his own ways to get to him Spoiler: Ch 34 we finally got to the graveyard part in the synopses. Spoiler: Ch 39 dang, more flashbacks Spoiler: Ch 44 man, I really don't like shen. He knew baby Xie was in love and sent him away to school. That way he wouldn't have to compete for ji Sheng. How mean. Spoiler: Ch 49 deja vu. Ji Sheng stuck between a feuding Xie Xuanming and shen. At least he backs Xie Xuanming this time Spoiler: End of ch51 to beginning of ch 52 Did he find out!! never mind. I guess he is still questioning. Or at least he is letting ji Sheng believe he is questioning. Dang. Spoiler: Ch 55 finally, the important people know ji Sheng is reborn. Spoiler: Ch 57 crazy fans are always the scariest. I've heard stories of some trying to kill idols. Maybe she killed Ji Sheng. Scary people
Spoiler: c8 you think so? When did it say that mc loved lemon flavor? I thought it was more meant for teasing. otherwise, not too crazy over the series. I miss the pokemon reference.
Spoiler: Chapter 39 Honestly I feel like the flashbacks are better than the present story? Maybe this story should have been written in a different order.
I'm so torn. On the one hand, I like learning what happened in the past. It was pretty interesting, and it makes the present story make so much more sense. On the other hand, the flashbacks can be kinda annoying. I agree with the idea that the story probably could have been written in a different order to flow more smoothly
Spoiler: reply not exactly what i meant. Like to me it seems like he did it to annoy ml. Not that he actually wants/loves the lemon flavor. There is 3 lines just trying to annoy ml, so that's why i think that