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Peerless (Novel) Vol. 1
Peerless (Novel) Vol. 1 | Meng Xi Shi
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Also known under the title Wushuang, this danmei/Boys' Love novel series originally released in Chinese-and coming to the English language for the first time-is set in the universe of the author's other popular novel and animated series Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu! In this historical wuxia tale, two rival investigators try to get to the bottom of a mystery...and their own complicated feelings. On a snowy night, an envoy sent by the Kingdom of Khotan is ambushed on the road, massacred with his escort. Not a living soul remains, and the attackers vanish--along with a precious jade intended as tribute to the Emperor of Sui. A member of the emperor's secret intelligence agency, the Jiejian Bureau, pursues the case: the formidable deputy chief, Feng Xiao. His investigation takes him to Liugong City, where top martial artists from across the land gather for a mysterious auction. But a rival intelligence agency, the Zuoyue Bureau, has business in the same city--and they have sent Cui Buqu, an ailing but brilliant man who hides more secrets than even Feng Xiao. Equally proud, the two immediately clash in a battle of wits, but neither can crack the case alone. To solve the mystery before the trail goes cold, they will have to join hands to uncover the truth...however unwillingly. This historical fiction mystery about powerful martial artists (wuxia) built around the desire between two men (danmei) takes place in the same universe as the beloved novel series Thousand Autumns: Qian Qiu. The Seven Seas English-language edition will feature uncensored text and exclusive new art.
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A political drama set during the Sui dynasty with a slow burn romance featuring espionage, hate flirting, and political machinations.

It is slow to start and there is a lot of information which can be difficult. I read up a bit because I was getting lost with what kingdom was where and why they didn't like or did like the Sui dynasty (this helped a lot).

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PuddleJumper Romance is not a big element. The focus was on solving a murder, the interplay between the different bureaus and then the political machinations.

I really liked the two main characters. They were both assholes and I'm glad they found each other so they won't subject themselves on anyone else.

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More books should have embellishments

AnnCrystal Embellishments make books feel even more like works of art 🤩📚💝. 3w
PuddleJumper @AnnCrystal They do! I wish it were more common 3w
AnnCrystal @PuddleJumper true 🎨🖌️📚💝💝💝. 3w
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