The Female Supporting Role Shows Out - Reviews

I have no regrets about reading this novel through machine translation at all. Among all the female lead (FL) transmigration novels I've read, this one stands out as the most enjoyable and unique. While there are some flaws, such as what I feel was an abrupt ending that left much to be desired, I would never regret reading it. I love the main character and the various worlds within the novel so much. For anyone looking for a great FL novel, I highly recommend giving this one a chance—you won't regret it!

The first part is a bit intense and could be considered abusive (I feel violated reading it).

Further along, it gets much cooler.

I recommend this for older folks like me who find romance novels a bit boring.

, it's quite typical, but it makes you think, and it will crush all your preconceptions.

I enjoy this novel because it stands out by focusing less on romance and more on the main character's (MC) growth. In each arc, her memory resets, but she retains her skills from previous arcs as if they are instincts. Her character development is compelling, and I found several arcs particularly engaging. I admire how the MC adopts an attitude of "f*ck it" at the beginning and, despite losing her memory, chooses to live for herself rather than pining for others.

**Pros:**
- A strong female lead.
- Every arc introduces a new skill set, making each segment interesting and fresh.
- The MC is a principled character who takes responsibility for the original body she transmigrated into.
- She is not afraid of hard work and demonstrates great perseverance to achieve her goals.

**Spoilers:**
- The ending is incredibly satisfying because I never cared for the original male lead (ML) anyway.

**Cons:**
**Spoilers:**
- The first arc is the least enjoyable for me. The MC's excessive descriptions of food become tedious, leading me to skip the entire arc. While I appreciate detailed descriptions of food, too much can detract from the overall reading experience.
- The MC becomes overpowered (OP) later on. Everyone ends up loving her, and she develops a wide range of talents, such as designing, embroidering, medical skills, and fighting, which makes her a classic Mary Sue. Although her intelligence is commendable, the sheer number of her abilities diminishes the excitement. However, I understand that experiencing these challenges is essential for her personal growth.

I really love this novel, especially the portrayal of an independent female protagonist. In several arcs, there wasn't even a male lead, and the main character could survive and thrive on her own abilities. She relied more on herself than on a man to help her. I love the ending where she finally achieves the freedom she has always desired.

Rather than a QT novel, and aside from the skills that carry over to each arc, it's better to view this as a series of individual stories featuring a somewhat stoic main character (MC) who adheres to a set of ethics to guide her decisions at the start of each story. The underlying message seems to be about staying true to oneself and not letting extreme emotions, particularly love, cloud one’s judgment. Treat others as you would like to be treated. We often see the original female lead (FL) falling into a downward spiral, striving to be the best but ultimately failing and leading a miserable life.

Each arc introduces a male lead (ML) who plays a significant role in the MC's journey. In the early arcs, which were my favorites, she didn’t necessarily love these characters, but they chose to remain by her side regardless. The cultivation arc, where the ML accompanied her on her travels, was the most wholesome and enjoyable. I continued to enjoy the story up until the mother arc, but began feeling uncomfortable during the apocalypse arc and eventually dropped it midway through the gold-digger girlfriend arc.

Initially, I appreciated the relatively low romance, the smart yet hardworking MC, and the subtle subversion of tropes. However, by the time I stopped reading, Lin Dan had become an extremely Mary Sue—a female character who excels in every traditional woman’s art and can cure any illness without a logical backstory. Most arcs are left open-ended, and they follow a repetitive formula where characters trash talk the original Lin Dan and then face consequences after the new Lin Dan reveals her superior abilities. One of the reasons I initially liked the story was that the MC developed the original Lin Dan’s skills to an extraordinary level but didn’t make it overly obvious that the original had been replaced or couldn’t achieve the same without Lin Dan’s influence (e.g., spending ten years developing chef skills in the first arc, but showing god-tier sewing, medicine, and cooking skills within two months of entering the world).

The story also consistently denigrates Western medicine while excessively promoting Chinese medicine, which felt out of place in multiple arcs. Her medical skills are my least favorite aspect of her abilities, often resolving critical situations with unrealistic ease: "She’s about to die—Lin Dan, can we do anything?" "Yes, use golden needles/take this medicine." The patient recovers in a matter of hours or days and becomes a devoted fan of Lin Dan.

Reading the story was a mixed experience, with noticeable differences in translation quality. The latest arc is well-translated, but earlier chapters had issues with inconsistent names and pronouns, and even used informal language like "ya'll" in formal settings, which was jarring. The machine translation (MTL) difficulty is around a 3/5, with some parts being more challenging than others.

, the beginning of the story is great, though some sections can be tedious and are skippable. I feel that you could read a few arcs and then skip to the end, as nothing other than skills carries over to the next arc. The final chapter was acceptable, aligning with expectations based on reviews about the ending. If you were hoping for a true romance ending, you might be disappointed. However, I believe the white lotus antagonist received a fitting conclusion.

Good story, each arc is distinct and imparts different lessons to the protagonist. Some arcs offer her an easier start, while others are more challenging to navigate.

For instance, there’s an arc where she is assaulted by a serial rapist/killer and her body is discarded in a lake. Despite this, she manages to escape and exacts her revenge on the same night. This particular arc was the most distressing for me. It features a typical overbearing, cunning antagonist who tries to pursue her (though he is not the main lead). There’s also a cruel classmate who gang-raped a girl, causing severe damage that required the removal of her uterus. He attempts to assault the protagonist as well but fails because she has grown stronger by this point. At least the male lead (ML) in this arc was more pleasant.

Another arc takes place in a zombie apocalypse world where she narrowly escapes being assaulted by two of her teammates. She is eventually saved by another female character (who is under the control of the ML). It turns out that this female still retains her free will, even though she cannot disobey the ML’s orders. When she saves the protagonist from the assault and expresses her dislike of seeing women being bullied, it reflects her genuine feelings, despite her previous animosity towards the protagonist. The ML in this arc, however, was less appealing—a clean freak and quite annoying.

Each arc introduces a different ML, some with commendable personalities and others less so. Not every arc concludes with the protagonist ending up with the ML. Over time, the protagonist gradually develops feelings and finds happiness, ultimately letting go of the initial love interest from the first chapter. Although he deeply loved her, he recognized that he did not deserve her.

, it was an engaging read, but the ending left me feeling somewhat disappointed.

She and 48 others from the world in the first chapter sacrifice themselves to prevent the world from collapsing. The ML deeply regrets his past actions towards her. The protagonist helps the ML complete his mission, allowing him to return to the system. Later, the ML somehow locates the protagonist again in the system headquarters, but she is in a coma. She briefly wakes up and disappears when the ML rushes to see her, leaving only her footprints behind. The ML finds solace in knowing that she returned, and the novel ends there.

The ending is a bit unsatisfying for me. I hoped that the protagonist would be reincarnated in a new world to live happily or perhaps return to her original world for a fresh start. I’m curious about what her original world is like.

Oh my word, this is absolutely brilliant! I loved it!!!! I must say this was by far one of the most unique QT novels that I've read. The main character (MC) is someone I whole-heartedly admire now. She's calm, steady, smart, hard-working, independent, strong, and so much more. I love, love, love her. She's described as a person who’s very contradictory. I guess I see why. I’m not great at explaining, so you guys should go read to find out.

**Pros:**
- The way she handles situations (basically, a strong MC)
- Not just focused on romance
- Character growth
- Awesome plot
- The story didn’t drag (though I sort of wished it did at times T.T)
- Really realistic and consistent, especially in relationships
- Her values and the way she treats things have always been consistent. I admire that a lot.
- The machine translation was actually pretty decent

**Cons:**
- Arcs are cut off short. They tie up loose ends, but they don’t give you the satisfaction of knowing what happens afterward. It can be super frustrating.
- The ending was... a little abrupt. Also, I don’t typically like long stories, but I didn’t want this one to end T.T
- As the story progresses, she goes from talented to overpowered (OP) to extremely OP, so if you don’t like OP characters, you might not enjoy this.

Also, I understand the feeling of missing something. I’m not sure what it is. Nonetheless, I still think it’s a good read. So, you should go read this novel.

This is one of the best novels I've ever read. Initially, I thought it would follow the typical pattern where the female protagonist suffers heartbreak and then navigates the world with the help of a man, but I couldn't have been more wrong. I've read many novels with transmigration themes where the villainess ends up finding the same man in each world, but this one breaks the mold. Despite transmigrating into the role of the villainess, the main character doesn't seek revenge or anything of the sort; instead, she simply lives her life. The author also includes perspectives from other characters, primarily focusing on Lin Dan, which I loved.

**Spoiler Alert:** As many have mentioned, there is no male lead, and I'm glad about that because no man truly deserves the main character (MC). While various men do fall for her in different worlds, she remains blissfully oblivious to their affections. I was initially concerned about how the story would conclude, but I'm relieved that it didn't end badly. In the end, the MC gets to live her life on her own terms, doing what she wants. The author was incredibly detailed, and I felt like I learned a lot about various types of food, embroidery, and more. There were also comedic elements in certain parts, such as the MC and daughter arc, which I found hilarious. KYAAA, I'm just so happy to have finished reading it and would definitely read it again. I wish there were more novels like this because it's unique yet relatable. The MC is just a single woman living her life, and I love the feminist aspects woven into the narrative.

This novel was mediocre. It lacked engaging elements, making it quite dull. The story was highly predictable, and the dialogue failed to captivate. Additionally, the protagonist's backstory was not clearly conveyed; I was unaware that she had lost her memory until I read the reviews, which was confusing.

I only read up to arc 1 and then stopped because it was uninteresting. Arc 1 focused heavily on cooking with little else to offer. The predictability of the plot—such as the protagonist inevitably heading to the capital to confront those who wronged her—meant the book prioritized the plot over the romance, which made the novel even more tedious.

I am absolutely loving this series so far! It's very refreshing because the main character, Lin Dan, doesn't care at all about romance and doesn't need to lean on some "male god's" golden thigh to achieve her goals, which are always varied and fascinating, in whatever world she finds herself. Lin Dan is honestly a bit of a perfect Mary Sue-type, but she's also incredibly fun to read about. Her brand of perfection is more about being super self-controlled and competent rather than being charming or beautiful. In fact, she is described as fairly ordinary but good-looking in most arcs, which is a breath of fresh air after reading too many novels where the author can't stop raving about the female lead's beauty.

Anyway, if you want to read about the exciting adventures of a super-clever and competent woman who doesn’t need a man to achieve her goals, this is the story for you. This is such a fun, refreshing read!

It was a great journey from weak to strong. I really enjoyed it, with some characters having machine learning abilities and others not. The ML elements were well-integrated and not jarring. I particularly appreciated how the author portrayed the main character—she was both beautiful and powerful. My favorite part was definitely the "war arc" or "general arc." It was the highlight of the story. The other parts were fine, but they felt a bit repetitive.

Absolutely the top novel in its genre! The storyline is incredible, but what really sets it apart are the characters. I adore Lin Dan so much; I wish she could be part of my life! She's just the best!!! I love you, Lin Dan!!!

Thank you, translator, for bringing this novel to our attention! Much love! <3