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Global Examination #1
Global Examination Vol. 1
Welcome to the exam where failing isn’t an option.
People across the world are randomly pulled into an eerie alternate world where they must survive a series of twisted, life-threatening “examinations”. Each exam is disguised as a school subject—but the questions are riddles, the logic supernatural, and the price of failure is often death.
You Huo wakes up in this bizarre world with a clouded memory, a sharp tongue, and instincts too honed for an ordinary man. Cold, clever, and uninterested in teamwork, he quickly draws attention—for better or worse.
Qin Jiu, an invigilator ranked among the system’s elite, is tasked with keeping examinees in check. But something about You Huo doesn’t fit any pattern he knows—and that makes him dangerous.
As they circle each other through high-stakes challenges and ever-deadlier puzzles, a strange connection begins to form between invigilator and examinee. But in a system designed to break the mind and erase the past, trust may be the most dangerous risk of all.
Darkly atmospheric, sharply intelligent, and laced with slow-burn tension, Global Examination is an addictive unlimited flow danmei novel where every answer could be your last.
People across the world are randomly pulled into an eerie alternate world where they must survive a series of twisted, life-threatening “examinations”. Each exam is disguised as a school subject—but the questions are riddles, the logic supernatural, and the price of failure is often death.
You Huo wakes up in this bizarre world with a clouded memory, a sharp tongue, and instincts too honed for an ordinary man. Cold, clever, and uninterested in teamwork, he quickly draws attention—for better or worse.
Qin Jiu, an invigilator ranked among the system’s elite, is tasked with keeping examinees in check. But something about You Huo doesn’t fit any pattern he knows—and that makes him dangerous.
As they circle each other through high-stakes challenges and ever-deadlier puzzles, a strange connection begins to form between invigilator and examinee. But in a system designed to break the mind and erase the past, trust may be the most dangerous risk of all.
Darkly atmospheric, sharply intelligent, and laced with slow-burn tension, Global Examination is an addictive unlimited flow danmei novel where every answer could be your last.
396 pages, Paperback
Published January 31, 2025
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December 27, 2025
“How can you truly live if you don't know what you're doing it all for?"
I just finished Global Examination Vol. 1, and wow—this one really took me by surprise. Normally with mystery-style stories, I like to take notes and try to piece things together myself, but this time? I had to drop the pencil and just ride it out. The story throws you into this eerie, unpredictable world, and the way things unfold is so wild that it's better to just experience it than overanalyze it. Even the warning at the beginning had me laughing with how oddly specific (and suspicious) it was.
At first, I wasn’t totally sold—the opening didn’t grab me right away. But once the story found its footing, it kept getting better with every chapter. The characters grow on you quickly, and there are some surprisingly heartfelt dynamics that made me stop and go, “Okay, I love this.” The worldbuilding is pretty smooth for a first volume too—yeah, it’s got the usual info dump moments, but it doesn’t feel overwhelming. There’s clearly something bigger going on beneath the surface, and I’m already itching to see what’s next.
Some parts of the plot were a bit predictable, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying it. The side characters really stood out, and I especially loved the relationships that felt found-family-esque. It’s definitely a fun, eerie, twisty ride—and I have to say, Rosmei knocked it out of the park with the book design again. I’m definitely looking forward to diving into the next volumes.
Date Read:2025.04.07
Re-read: 2025.10.18
I just finished Global Examination Vol. 1, and wow—this one really took me by surprise. Normally with mystery-style stories, I like to take notes and try to piece things together myself, but this time? I had to drop the pencil and just ride it out. The story throws you into this eerie, unpredictable world, and the way things unfold is so wild that it's better to just experience it than overanalyze it. Even the warning at the beginning had me laughing with how oddly specific (and suspicious) it was.
At first, I wasn’t totally sold—the opening didn’t grab me right away. But once the story found its footing, it kept getting better with every chapter. The characters grow on you quickly, and there are some surprisingly heartfelt dynamics that made me stop and go, “Okay, I love this.” The worldbuilding is pretty smooth for a first volume too—yeah, it’s got the usual info dump moments, but it doesn’t feel overwhelming. There’s clearly something bigger going on beneath the surface, and I’m already itching to see what’s next.
Some parts of the plot were a bit predictable, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying it. The side characters really stood out, and I especially loved the relationships that felt found-family-esque. It’s definitely a fun, eerie, twisty ride—and I have to say, Rosmei knocked it out of the park with the book design again. I’m definitely looking forward to diving into the next volumes.
Date Read:2025.04.07
Re-read: 2025.10.18
March 21, 2025
21/03/2025
received this for my birthday, so excited for a reread!
received this for my birthday, so excited for a reread!
November 5, 2025
6 ⭐️
GUYS I LOVE UNLIMITED FLOW AND I LOVE THIS BOOK OMG
GUYS I LOVE UNLIMITED FLOW AND I LOVE THIS BOOK OMG
March 26, 2025
Finally getting a round to review this. I read this over a year ago, so bear with me as I try to remember what this novel was about and what happened. I believe in volume one, we get the first introduction of each of the characters, I remember reading this and thinking, how slow of a slow burn is this?
The world building is very interesting because you don't get the full answers as to why people are worped into this world of examinations where a system is literally watching their every move.
I think the first exam was not the most clear, I just remember thinking througout: how did they even get this from that? I was amazed though! I was amazed at how You Huo just gave no two shits and figured that if he doesn't cheat or bend the rules, they won't be able to come out. And that's what I did like about it, is what crazy thing is he going to do next... And then, you have one of my favorite arcs of the novel where the invigilator QJ emerges from the fire! I have never imagined a more hotter (pun) scene!
I rate it 4.3/5 for this volume because the exams weren't very clear to me. A lot of things were very convoluted. But the rest was great! The bickering and slight tension of the main couple... LOVE IT! QJ's personality is so funny! 👌🏼
The world building is very interesting because you don't get the full answers as to why people are worped into this world of examinations where a system is literally watching their every move.
I think the first exam was not the most clear, I just remember thinking througout: how did they even get this from that? I was amazed though! I was amazed at how You Huo just gave no two shits and figured that if he doesn't cheat or bend the rules, they won't be able to come out. And that's what I did like about it, is what crazy thing is he going to do next... And then, you have one of my favorite arcs of the novel where the invigilator QJ emerges from the fire! I have never imagined a more hotter (pun) scene!
I rate it 4.3/5 for this volume because the exams weren't very clear to me. A lot of things were very convoluted. But the rest was great! The bickering and slight tension of the main couple... LOVE IT! QJ's personality is so funny! 👌🏼
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 13, 2025
3.5⭐️ fall in love again and again
February 28, 2025
Loved this. So grateful Rosmei did a great job with the translation and proofreading this time.
I honestly wasn't entirely sure what the plot was, going into it, so a lot of it was a really fascinating surprise. I'd seen some pretty merch floating around and was curious about the plot, so I'd been dropping the suggestion into Seven Seas surveys for a while - only to see it suddenly get snatched up by Rosmei. Glad it's out in physical English form, with good presentation, including a nice cover (under the dust jacket) and pleasant page feel. (A little sad about the interior illustrations and color plates we could've had from Seven Seas, but it's more important to just get the story.)
And what a story it is! I am struggling with where this volume leaves off, but hopefully Rosmei will get the rest (two more volumes, maybe...?) underway soon. I absolutely need to find out what happens, but the plot and pacing and character development are fantastic so far. There hasn't been any point where it's felt dragged or rushed - just an excellent balance of taking its time on the journey, but not wasting any drop of that time. I really hope the rest of the story is as satisfying.
It reminds me of Little Mushroom in a few ways: the intelligently intricate plot, the slow enemies-to-lovers development, the questionable social structures and hierarchy that they begin to unravel and defy/reshape, the mystery that unrolls slowly but surely...
If it sticks the landing, this can definitely jump up to another favorite.
This volume covers three "sessions" of the Global Examination - well, technically, two and a half. I was really hoping we'd get to the end of the third, but I suppose this was a more dramatic pause. We start off in chapter 1 knowing basically nothing about the Examination: what it is, who created it, what its purpose is, how you complete the exam, what its goals are, if people really genuinely die within it.
Because even though the "subjects" for each session are typical requirements like Physics or Foreign Language or History, of course it's not a normal exam. Each session is essentially a big group puzzle, with trick questions, very serious hazards, and severe punishments if you break the rules or fail to gain points.
Except there's an oddball in this group: You Huo, a guy in his late 20s who gets dragged into the exam with his uncle and his younger cousin. Unlike everyone else, he seems to have no fear of either the exam or its invigilators (exam proctors; I've never heard this term before), and is also exceptionally good at both figuring out the rules and breaking them.
In the process, he forges an unusual connection with Invigilator 001, Qin Jiu, whom it's obvious from his first introduction is set up to be the male lead.
Also honestly kind of obvious...the big "twists" about their shared memory loss and the mysterious Invigilator A who'd been the top exam enforcer while Qin Jiu had been the young and reckless top examinee.
Still, I don't mind mysteries with clear signaling - the important part is how it develops throughout the story and how the characters themselves start cluing in on all the hints. This was, again, a good mix of them not finding out too soon, but also not dragging out the reveal past the point of believability. Memory loss aside, the whole point is that these two men are absolutely brilliant and exceptionally good at pulling apart tiny, obscure hints to figure out the big puzzles behind them. (Or to break the system that they find to be dangerous or flawed.)
Sometimes I'm not as happy about stories where the main relationship developed happened off-screen, in the past, but I really appreciate that the current You Huo and Qin Jiu develop a gradual partnership and begrudging mutual like that fits really well with their personalities and the events that unfold. Even without their backstory, Qin Jiu's actions by the end of session 2 feel entirely believable and in character, and once they're both examinees in session 3, the instinctive way they're able to work together is just...perfect. I loved it. Even the fact that You Huo, the more cold and standoffish of the two, starts to truly trust Qin Jiu and to think of him as someone who's on his side, even with his exceptionally lofty status within the system.
The side characters all manage to be engaging and emotionally impactful as well, even the ones who aren't presented as "heroes." You never want your main characters to be the ones in danger, but it's upsetting to watch other innocent people being torn apart simply because they were unlucky or made worse decisions during really stressful situations.
That's probably why Invigilator A had decided the system had to be taken down...and why the system had kicked him out to begin with, years ago.
Really, really excited for the rest. Very curious about where the ending will land, which of the characters (including side ones!) will survive, and if there will be glimpses of their future life outside of the exam.
I honestly wasn't entirely sure what the plot was, going into it, so a lot of it was a really fascinating surprise. I'd seen some pretty merch floating around and was curious about the plot, so I'd been dropping the suggestion into Seven Seas surveys for a while - only to see it suddenly get snatched up by Rosmei. Glad it's out in physical English form, with good presentation, including a nice cover (under the dust jacket) and pleasant page feel. (A little sad about the interior illustrations and color plates we could've had from Seven Seas, but it's more important to just get the story.)
And what a story it is! I am struggling with where this volume leaves off, but hopefully Rosmei will get the rest (two more volumes, maybe...?) underway soon. I absolutely need to find out what happens, but the plot and pacing and character development are fantastic so far. There hasn't been any point where it's felt dragged or rushed - just an excellent balance of taking its time on the journey, but not wasting any drop of that time. I really hope the rest of the story is as satisfying.
It reminds me of Little Mushroom in a few ways: the intelligently intricate plot, the slow enemies-to-lovers development, the questionable social structures and hierarchy that they begin to unravel and defy/reshape, the mystery that unrolls slowly but surely...
If it sticks the landing, this can definitely jump up to another favorite.
This volume covers three "sessions" of the Global Examination - well, technically, two and a half. I was really hoping we'd get to the end of the third, but I suppose this was a more dramatic pause. We start off in chapter 1 knowing basically nothing about the Examination: what it is, who created it, what its purpose is, how you complete the exam, what its goals are, if people really genuinely die within it.
Because even though the "subjects" for each session are typical requirements like Physics or Foreign Language or History, of course it's not a normal exam. Each session is essentially a big group puzzle, with trick questions, very serious hazards, and severe punishments if you break the rules or fail to gain points.
Except there's an oddball in this group: You Huo, a guy in his late 20s who gets dragged into the exam with his uncle and his younger cousin. Unlike everyone else, he seems to have no fear of either the exam or its invigilators (exam proctors; I've never heard this term before), and is also exceptionally good at both figuring out the rules and breaking them.
In the process, he forges an unusual connection with Invigilator 001, Qin Jiu, whom it's obvious from his first introduction is set up to be the male lead.
Also honestly kind of obvious...the big "twists" about their shared memory loss and the mysterious Invigilator A who'd been the top exam enforcer while Qin Jiu had been the young and reckless top examinee.
Still, I don't mind mysteries with clear signaling - the important part is how it develops throughout the story and how the characters themselves start cluing in on all the hints. This was, again, a good mix of them not finding out too soon, but also not dragging out the reveal past the point of believability. Memory loss aside, the whole point is that these two men are absolutely brilliant and exceptionally good at pulling apart tiny, obscure hints to figure out the big puzzles behind them. (Or to break the system that they find to be dangerous or flawed.)
Sometimes I'm not as happy about stories where the main relationship developed happened off-screen, in the past, but I really appreciate that the current You Huo and Qin Jiu develop a gradual partnership and begrudging mutual like that fits really well with their personalities and the events that unfold. Even without their backstory, Qin Jiu's actions by the end of session 2 feel entirely believable and in character, and once they're both examinees in session 3, the instinctive way they're able to work together is just...perfect. I loved it. Even the fact that You Huo, the more cold and standoffish of the two, starts to truly trust Qin Jiu and to think of him as someone who's on his side, even with his exceptionally lofty status within the system.
The side characters all manage to be engaging and emotionally impactful as well, even the ones who aren't presented as "heroes." You never want your main characters to be the ones in danger, but it's upsetting to watch other innocent people being torn apart simply because they were unlucky or made worse decisions during really stressful situations.
That's probably why Invigilator A had decided the system had to be taken down...and why the system had kicked him out to begin with, years ago.
Really, really excited for the rest. Very curious about where the ending will land, which of the characters (including side ones!) will survive, and if there will be glimpses of their future life outside of the exam.
March 30, 2025
At the start of the book I wasn't exactly sure if I was going to like this or not, admittedly. But once I got into the last few chapters I found everything becoming much more enjoyable and silly.
October 19, 2025
So pretty, the cover and design are just splendid!
March 20, 2025
I read a fan translation of this series quite a while ago and ended up binging the entire story in about week and a half. When I found the manhua I was ecstatic, and checked in every week as it released. At one point I even considered getting a tattoo.
When Seven Seas picked up steam I had hoped that I would see this novel in their upcoming releases. Over time it felt like it would never happen, so I returned to the fan translation only to find out it had been taken down pending this volumes release from Rosmei!
Now, I had never purchased from Rosmei (never even heard of them) and was wary that it was only a pre order with no set release date that I could find online. But I loved this book and being able to support the author and owning a physical copy had me hitting the checkout so fast.
It’s been enough time since then that I forgotten that I had pre ordered it in the first place until the package showed up at my door a couple days ago. The preorder goodies were adorable and while I didn’t care for the dust jacket, the art underneath is perfect.
The translation was fantastic with only a few minor errors that didn’t bother me but are worth noting. I flew through it in about two days and it was a joy to re-experience the story. The interaction between the two leads is fire and has all the best parts of the enemies to friends to lovers pipeline.
I have always been a huge sucker for smart leads that are on equal footing with each other. Leads that compliment each other so well it feels inevitable when they finally do get together. You huo and Qin jiu exemplify that and it’s a delight anytime they interact on the page.
As much as I love all the wuxia and xianxia series that are out now it’s also nice to see something in a completely different genre. The first novel sets the stage and some readers may find it similar to some of the death game shows that have come out recently but that comparison will fly out the window pretty quickly as you proceed through the examinations and realize how off the rails this story gets.
I’m truly so excited that more people will be able to experience this story like I have and I am so thankful and impressed by the quality of Rosmei’s release. I will be patiently waiting for volume two.
When Seven Seas picked up steam I had hoped that I would see this novel in their upcoming releases. Over time it felt like it would never happen, so I returned to the fan translation only to find out it had been taken down pending this volumes release from Rosmei!
Now, I had never purchased from Rosmei (never even heard of them) and was wary that it was only a pre order with no set release date that I could find online. But I loved this book and being able to support the author and owning a physical copy had me hitting the checkout so fast.
It’s been enough time since then that I forgotten that I had pre ordered it in the first place until the package showed up at my door a couple days ago. The preorder goodies were adorable and while I didn’t care for the dust jacket, the art underneath is perfect.
The translation was fantastic with only a few minor errors that didn’t bother me but are worth noting. I flew through it in about two days and it was a joy to re-experience the story. The interaction between the two leads is fire and has all the best parts of the enemies to friends to lovers pipeline.
I have always been a huge sucker for smart leads that are on equal footing with each other. Leads that compliment each other so well it feels inevitable when they finally do get together. You huo and Qin jiu exemplify that and it’s a delight anytime they interact on the page.
As much as I love all the wuxia and xianxia series that are out now it’s also nice to see something in a completely different genre. The first novel sets the stage and some readers may find it similar to some of the death game shows that have come out recently but that comparison will fly out the window pretty quickly as you proceed through the examinations and realize how off the rails this story gets.
I’m truly so excited that more people will be able to experience this story like I have and I am so thankful and impressed by the quality of Rosmei’s release. I will be patiently waiting for volume two.
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July 29, 2025DNF
The beginning didn't pull me in. I heard the first game was hard to get through so I pushed through, but I just couldn't keep going after that. Maybe I'll pick it up again someday, maybe not.
The beginning didn't pull me in. I heard the first game was hard to get through so I pushed through, but I just couldn't keep going after that. Maybe I'll pick it up again someday, maybe not.
November 21, 2025
You Huo was at a send-off dinner with his uncle and cousin when the three men were unexpectedly pulled into a world that looks much like their own but has its own potentially fatal rules. Operated by "the system," they are forced to undergo "exams" in various school subjects and achieve a passing score in order to survive. However, these are no ordinary exams, with the questions confusing, their fellow examinees a random mix of people, and the penalties for failure deadly. In the midst of this chaos, You Huo meets Invigilator 001 -- Qin Jiu, whom he immediately butts heads with. Despite their clashes though, the two seem to share a connection, but both missing parts of their memories, familiarity seems just out of reach. What is the link between the two? And how is it connect to the system? You Huo and his family will have to endure the exams if he wants to find answers and beat the cruel system that has disrupted their lives.
Perhaps I shouldn't have read this right after "The Earth Is Online," because I couldn't help but compare the two, and "Global Examination" definitely fell short. You Huo is an interesting protagonist, but there's nothing to counterbalance his cold and somewhat arrogant personality. I suspect Qin Jiu's blasé attitude was meant to fill that role, but he was also arrogant, so the relationship between the two main leads felt more like egos constantly trying to one-up the other. They certainly kept the story interesting though, and I did enjoy seeing how they worked together and pushed each other.
The biggest disappointment for me was the exam itself: It had zero logic behind it. The questions often didn't make sense, there were secondary questions that were extraneous and did nothing for the plot, the rules were strictly enforced sometimes and arbitrarily loosened at others, and frequently, the point wasn't to answer the questions at all; You Huo would simply disrupt (damage) the system, or the group would last until the deadline. The exam felt more like a weak facade for the system to kill examinees in thematic settings. There really needs to be some logic to the exam questions, and the rules need to be ironed it for the plot to steady itself. Compared to "The Earth Is Online," this book was confusing and haphazard, as well as more staunchly in the horror genre. Alas, the chemistry between the male leads wasn't enough to convince me to continue.
Perhaps I shouldn't have read this right after "The Earth Is Online," because I couldn't help but compare the two, and "Global Examination" definitely fell short. You Huo is an interesting protagonist, but there's nothing to counterbalance his cold and somewhat arrogant personality. I suspect Qin Jiu's blasé attitude was meant to fill that role, but he was also arrogant, so the relationship between the two main leads felt more like egos constantly trying to one-up the other. They certainly kept the story interesting though, and I did enjoy seeing how they worked together and pushed each other.
The biggest disappointment for me was the exam itself: It had zero logic behind it. The questions often didn't make sense, there were secondary questions that were extraneous and did nothing for the plot, the rules were strictly enforced sometimes and arbitrarily loosened at others, and frequently, the point wasn't to answer the questions at all; You Huo would simply disrupt (damage) the system, or the group would last until the deadline. The exam felt more like a weak facade for the system to kill examinees in thematic settings. There really needs to be some logic to the exam questions, and the rules need to be ironed it for the plot to steady itself. Compared to "The Earth Is Online," this book was confusing and haphazard, as well as more staunchly in the horror genre. Alas, the chemistry between the male leads wasn't enough to convince me to continue.
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November 2, 2024i need this so bad
October 25, 2025
Global Examination is a unique piece of work. Written by Chinese author- Mu Su Li, it explores the themes of mystery, romance and Isekai as what readers put it.
The book follows the main character ‘You Huo’ who is pulled into a phantom system where exams are crucial for survival. In order to escape the system with his cousin and uncle he must pass the exam requirements successfully. You Huo suffers from amnesia which adds to his utterly cold demeanor. He can’t be talked to easily unless it's a significant matter or something pisses him off. He can mostly be seen sleeping his day out.
It doesn’t end there. In the system, the main character comes across a certain examiner with whom his relationship is ignited with hatred and fury. This certain examiner turns out to be the main lead among other characters. He is Qin Jiu, whose personality is in complete contrast with You Huo’s. He is labelled as an arsonist who needs not to know the limits of messing things up. He also prefers to talk less but can explain universes in order to annoy You Huo. While the story revolves around them the novel explores other characters namely Chu Yue, Yu Wen and Yu Yiguo who can be seen as important figures in the plot.
The story-telling of the author keeps the reader’s experience as adventurous. It has comedy and thrill which go hand in hand very well. Moreover, the funny and intimate interactions between the two leads, who are labelled as power-couple, sets the perfect experience for readers to get attached to them. However, that’s not all we know about the characters. Their relationship becomes a threat for the system who never dares step out of its policies and rules which it feels proud for. Thus, it brings all measures possible to keep the two leads separated.
The unique take away of the novel is that it lets readers evaluate things with symbols, metaphors and foreshadowing techniques while keeping their interests in mind. The majority of the readers claim to re-read this piece of art because they feel like they couldn’t understand the relationship of the characters properly. Some moments and theories may go unnoticed yet the discovery of them gives the readers an emotion they want to cherish.
To conclude, Global Examination is a must read for those who yearn for adventure and high-stake themes.
The book follows the main character ‘You Huo’ who is pulled into a phantom system where exams are crucial for survival. In order to escape the system with his cousin and uncle he must pass the exam requirements successfully. You Huo suffers from amnesia which adds to his utterly cold demeanor. He can’t be talked to easily unless it's a significant matter or something pisses him off. He can mostly be seen sleeping his day out.
It doesn’t end there. In the system, the main character comes across a certain examiner with whom his relationship is ignited with hatred and fury. This certain examiner turns out to be the main lead among other characters. He is Qin Jiu, whose personality is in complete contrast with You Huo’s. He is labelled as an arsonist who needs not to know the limits of messing things up. He also prefers to talk less but can explain universes in order to annoy You Huo. While the story revolves around them the novel explores other characters namely Chu Yue, Yu Wen and Yu Yiguo who can be seen as important figures in the plot.
The story-telling of the author keeps the reader’s experience as adventurous. It has comedy and thrill which go hand in hand very well. Moreover, the funny and intimate interactions between the two leads, who are labelled as power-couple, sets the perfect experience for readers to get attached to them. However, that’s not all we know about the characters. Their relationship becomes a threat for the system who never dares step out of its policies and rules which it feels proud for. Thus, it brings all measures possible to keep the two leads separated.
The unique take away of the novel is that it lets readers evaluate things with symbols, metaphors and foreshadowing techniques while keeping their interests in mind. The majority of the readers claim to re-read this piece of art because they feel like they couldn’t understand the relationship of the characters properly. Some moments and theories may go unnoticed yet the discovery of them gives the readers an emotion they want to cherish.
To conclude, Global Examination is a must read for those who yearn for adventure and high-stake themes.
April 5, 2025
i suppose this marks my reread of Global Examination. once again never have i been this happy to be in a country that has a local danmei publisher. not gonna lie i gotta admit this cover is just GORGEOUS. look at it. look at them!! JiuHuo are so pretty and the handholding and fire everywhere!! i could go on and on about this.
i like the translation enough, it reads pretty smoothly. the first test is always a blast to read as an entrance to the whole plot and the questions, and i love how You Huo and Qin Jiu are established as... i don't even know what they are at this point. difficult troublemaker examinee and invigilator. and i love how this relationship develops through the romani and dutch maritime history tests when Qin Jiu joins him.
" he had no idea who has spoken, but as the words faded and he looked at the cigarette, he felt inexplicably sad. "
" such an interesting person. so cold and stiff, yet so creative in every way. "
urgh i forgot how much i loved the allusions to a deeper relationship in the past that was erased. now that is the amnesia trope done right!! can't wait for the retake of the history test and everything that comes after.
i need volume 2 asap.
i like the translation enough, it reads pretty smoothly. the first test is always a blast to read as an entrance to the whole plot and the questions, and i love how You Huo and Qin Jiu are established as... i don't even know what they are at this point. difficult troublemaker examinee and invigilator. and i love how this relationship develops through the romani and dutch maritime history tests when Qin Jiu joins him.
" he had no idea who has spoken, but as the words faded and he looked at the cigarette, he felt inexplicably sad. "
" such an interesting person. so cold and stiff, yet so creative in every way. "
urgh i forgot how much i loved the allusions to a deeper relationship in the past that was erased. now that is the amnesia trope done right!! can't wait for the retake of the history test and everything that comes after.
i need volume 2 asap.
April 2, 2025
I like the premise of this series but I feel that the writing is lacking. I know it's supposed to be horror/ suspense but I felt like the description of the events didn't keep me engaged. I think there needs to more description of the environment and emotions from the other characters rather than stating the location was eerie.
You Huo is a little too mysterious and cool headed to keep me interested as well. I only enjoyed mostly the last 1/4 of the book where Qin Jiu and You Huo worked together. With that said, the ending of the book was definitely suspenseful and helped to answer so more questions about what exactly is going on.
Qin Jiu and You Huo defiance of the system is very fun and enjoyable to read as well.
You Huo is a little too mysterious and cool headed to keep me interested as well. I only enjoyed mostly the last 1/4 of the book where Qin Jiu and You Huo worked together. With that said, the ending of the book was definitely suspenseful and helped to answer so more questions about what exactly is going on.
Qin Jiu and You Huo defiance of the system is very fun and enjoyable to read as well.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 13, 2025
I never read the fan-translation, so this was a nice surprise. I liked the characters, the exams even if it took me a while to get really in to it. The side characters are a bit shallow but who knows the next volume offers more?
I loved the chemistry and bickering between You Huo and Qin Jiu.
There were some editing mistakes and for such an expensive book I expected to find none. I also do not like the cover, it reminds me of a 7seas cover (cheap and lowbudget cover.)
I do love the dust jacket. Very beautiful and fitting for the book.
I loved the chemistry and bickering between You Huo and Qin Jiu.
There were some editing mistakes and for such an expensive book I expected to find none. I also do not like the cover, it reminds me of a 7seas cover (cheap and lowbudget cover.)
I do love the dust jacket. Very beautiful and fitting for the book.
December 31, 2025
Some notes I made while reading it two months ago:
Global exam vol 1 (oct 5)
- basically you can view it like a horror game
- op main characters (maybe a bit too much)
- world building isn't too clear (but this is only vol 1 so we'll see)
- interesting dynamic and unresolved whatever tension
I actually like it a lot I regret reading it because rosmei takes ages to publish the next volume because I need it in print!!!!
Global exam vol 1 (oct 5)
- basically you can view it like a horror game
- op main characters (maybe a bit too much)
- world building isn't too clear (but this is only vol 1 so we'll see)
- interesting dynamic and unresolved whatever tension
I actually like it a lot I regret reading it because rosmei takes ages to publish the next volume because I need it in print!!!!
March 3, 2025
This is an often recc'd book I went into with only a small knowledge of . Quite enjoyable for a first volume and what I suppose what is supposed to be the big turn of this vol was quite easy to guess from chapter 1.
The characters seem a little flat but they got better towards the end. I know a lot of people love this book so I'm looking forward to reading more and seeing where it goes.
The characters seem a little flat but they got better towards the end. I know a lot of people love this book so I'm looking forward to reading more and seeing where it goes.
February 21, 2025
The start was a little bit hard for me to get into but around the part where they are trapped on an Arctic island I really started wanting to know what happens next.
Unlimited Flow novels are so exciting.
Unlimited Flow novels are so exciting.
July 10, 2025
more accurately 3 & 1/2 stars cus the first 50 pages took me over a month to read but then sped through the latter 350 in a matter of days.
i love that i can never predict the plot of musuli’s stories bc they’re so good !! (apart from the fact that doomed lovers seems to be a running theme)
i love that i can never predict the plot of musuli’s stories bc they’re so good !! (apart from the fact that doomed lovers seems to be a running theme)
October 14, 2025
To put it bluntly, the examinations were boring. The premise is really interesting and the plot was good but the tests were extremely boring. I loved the banter between the main characters. And I am going to continue this series but I really hope the exams gets better.
June 27, 2025
“My dear, if I left myself by your hears, would you be able to hear me?” “May we meet again in a world where the smoke is gone”
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August 7, 20252nd read, finally got the physical copy
tbr-ebook
August 22, 2025THAT'S WHERE THEY CUT THIS VOLUME OFF?
Well, I was thinking of a re-read but maybe I'll wait until the other volumes are out because, come ON.
Well, I was thinking of a re-read but maybe I'll wait until the other volumes are out because, come ON.
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September 14, 2025I'd tried reading this like 2x already and just can't get into it, the translation seems clunky and it's not very interesting.
October 27, 2025
4.5 stars
December 17, 2025
i've tried it, just not my cup of tea.
August 22, 2025
holy shit you guys…
I LOVEEDDD this book.
Global Examination was genuinely so so peak.
I'm not super used to the unlimited flow genre and don't really prefer it but Global Examination changed my mind so much. This book had such a crazy plot and it kept getter better and better. I loved the romance and relationship between You Huo and Qin Jin, especially how they went from enemies to reluctant allies to friends and trusted partners to lovers.
The angst was so sad but amazing too omg. Like this is the BEST angst I've read in danmei.
To be honest I really didn't understand what was going on towards the end of the book and the small details of the actual plot (I was getting a little too confused) but honestly I loved GE so much I didn't even care. I still have to read the extras and I can't wait.
Overall I LOVE You Huo & Qin Jiu and this book was a 6/5 stars for me ⭐.
I LOVEEDDD this book.
Global Examination was genuinely so so peak.
I'm not super used to the unlimited flow genre and don't really prefer it but Global Examination changed my mind so much. This book had such a crazy plot and it kept getter better and better. I loved the romance and relationship between You Huo and Qin Jin, especially how they went from enemies to reluctant allies to friends and trusted partners to lovers.
The angst was so sad but amazing too omg. Like this is the BEST angst I've read in danmei.
To be honest I really didn't understand what was going on towards the end of the book and the small details of the actual plot (I was getting a little too confused) but honestly I loved GE so much I didn't even care. I still have to read the extras and I can't wait.
Overall I LOVE You Huo & Qin Jiu and this book was a 6/5 stars for me ⭐.
February 18, 2025
loved it did anything really make sense? no but i was here mainly for the vibes
also i've read so many danmeis at this point which have many red flags (I still love them tho so...) but here ? there is no red color at all like and i love them all ( i've been thinking about this even after finishing the whole danmei TT)
also i've read so many danmeis at this point which have many red flags (I still love them tho so...) but here ? there is no red color at all like and i love them all ( i've been thinking about this even after finishing the whole danmei TT)
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