Critic Review · Xuanhuan · Mystery · Supernatural
Lord of Mysteries
Review scope: This review covers chapters 1–1394. Scores reflect the series up to this point only and may be updated as the story continues. Scored dimensions may vary by genre.
Synopsis
A modern Chinese man is suddenly transported to an alternate world that seems to have a Victorian era standard of living and is forced to navigate his way into learning the secrets of his world.
Scores
| Category | Score | Visual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Impression | 7.5 / 10 | Slow start, dropped multiple times before I committed to finishing. | |
| Characters | 9.5 / 10 | Characters are unique with all of them having their own thoughts, motivations, and story arcs. | |
| Writing Quality | 8 / 10 | Some abstract scenes are hard to follow. | |
| World Building | 10 / 10 | The various mysteries in LOM is the world building. | |
| Power Systems | 9.5 / 10 | Potions give people power in a full fledged system. |
Overall Impression Modifier
| +0.5 | Why the modifier was applied This novel has some of the best story telling out of any novel I've read. You grow more and more curious about the world and our protagonist's place in it as the story goes on. It's definitely in my top 5 all time web novels. |
9.4
Overall Score
Average 8.9 + modifier 0.5 = 9.4
Full Score Breakdown
Verdict
| Recommendation | Must Read |
| When to start | Binge Now — Stockpile is Deep |
| Why I recommend it | This is the one of the best web novels out currently. The story is very intriguing. |
Adaptation Potential
| Potential | High |
| Why | Already adapted into an anime with more seasons on the way. |
Series Info
| Release Rate | Completed |
| Status | Completed |
| Platform | Qidian · Webnovel |
| Chapters Out | 1394 main story + 38 bonus chapters = 1432 |
| Author | Cuttlefish That Loves Diving ( 爱潜水的乌贼 ) |
| Read it here | Read on webnovel.com |
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