The thrilling finale is here! Xie Lian unravels the dark truth behind the chaos haunting Banyue, but uncovering the secrets comes at a steep cost. Now, the Crown Prince faces a deadly threat to his life. Still, His Highness stands firm: preparing a meal for his companion and listening intently to the captivating stories from the Ghost Realm.
The illustrations were absolutely stunning and the comic itself was beautifully done. I personally felt that the tension between the two main characters came across much more strongly in the first manhua volume (at least the part I’ve read so far) and in the anime, because the exchanged glances and subtle moments are captured more clearly there. Still, this was a wonderful introduction: very slow-burn, seemingly quiet and understated, yet full of promise that something much bigger and deeper is waiting.
For some reason… and I know this is silly…. I had expected the comics to include more of the story in one set. Of course that’s unrealistic, considering how long the original series is (8 books). What worries me a little now is that I don’t yet know whether all of the novels will actually be released as comics, because I would love to see the entire story in this format.
All in all I absolutely think this is worth reading. For anyone who is thinking about starting Heaven Official’s Blessing these comics are a beautiful and accessible entry point into the world and the story.