日落大道

by Ka Bi Qiu, 卡比丘

文案：
cp：陳泊橋 X 章決

Genres: LGBT, Military Fiction, M M Romance

248 pages, ebook

About the author

Associated Names:
* Ka Bi Qiu (English)
* 卡比丘 (Chinese)
* ข่าปี่ชิว (Thai)

Reviews

[yel ᰔ · Rating 4 out of 5]

★★★★☆ [4/5 stars]

This is just a short novel that I've read in one sitting. I can't say that this is angsty but I got a tinge of pain in my heart a few times because of Zhang Jue's selfless, unrequited love. For years, he kept his feelings to himself and never asked anything. He never expect anything in return. It's painful to see him that way, especially when he has a little self-esteem and he always looked down on himself.

I understand why most of the readers got a mixed feelings towards Chen Boqiao at the first half because of how he handled Zhang Jue's feelings for him, because I sometimes felt frustrated too. But I can also understand that he also haven't fallen in love ever and he's trying to figure out his real feelings for Zhang Jue without being influenced by Zhang Jue's feelings for him. Their romance is kind of slow burn, but you can see how Chen Boqiao slowly falls in love with his introverted ex-schoolmate and how he dealt with it.

This novel has no spectacular plot lines, but focused more on how the two cultivated their relationship. This is worth the read and you'll be introduced to a precious character you wanted to protect at all cost. Throughout my time reading, I just want to boost Zhang Jue's confidence and tell him how precious he is and he's perfect the way he is. I recommend this novel to everyone. Just a reminder that it has mature contents. It won't waste your time because even if you ended up not liking this, it only has 51 chapters and can be read in one sitting. But I'm pretty sure that even if you didn't end up loving this, you won't hate this as well. Try reading this one and judge for yourself!

[Xantababy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful story! Their love was so sweet that it would make anyone envious. Nothing dramatic yet the feelings for each other are as clear as spring water. Truly warmed my heart. ❤️

[Shan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet story, especially towards the end, with plenty of fluff. I struggled with the unrequited love at the beginning and felt sorry for the MC. The first time they made love didn’t sit well with me, it felt too mechanical and lacked romance. While I understand it was an important part of the story, the MC crying himself to sleep afterward was just sad.

That said, I appreciated how the male lead changed by the end. I’m also glad the story didn’t drag on unnecessarily. Just a short read, 50 chapters.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I pretty much went in not knowing what it was about except that it was an A/B/O novel, which is a concept I'm familiar with, but this was a short and sweet read. I say 'sweet' but honestly the bittersweet feeling that arose due to Zhang Jue's (MC) unrequited love for Chen Boqiao (ML) and which lasted until probably halfway through the story is one of my favourite aspects about this novel.

ZJ had been pining for CBQ for many, many years and he is truly an interesting character because even though he was insecure and had low self-esteem, he was also courageous and straightforward. He wasn't the typical omega that was petite and soft. Instead, because of some complications, he was basically an alpha for most of his life. And being neither a 'proper' omega nor alpha became the source of his low self-esteem. Not once did he ever think he was good enough for CBQ - he was content just orbiting around CBQ and my heart ached for him. Even so, he was always the one who took the first step towards CBQ and he didn't mind being the one who loved more if it meant he could have CBQ with him. The twinge in my heart as I read the first half of the story was so real.

CBQ on the other hand, was understanding and patient. He very quickly grasped what ZJ was like and eventually, ZJ became his only exception to everything which was such a delight to read. Their interactions became tinged with tenderness when CBQ more or less realised his feelings for ZJ. And when they finally got together, CBQ was so sweet on ZJ and did right by him. I enjoyed the pacing and progress of their relationship a lot as they learned the curves and edges of each other while being on the run. This brings me to my next point: the plot. The plot was weak and there were a number of plot holes. I understood ZJ's motive for 'rescuing' CBQ but I didn't know what the President had against CBQ that he was even being framed in the first place. I'd say that this novel is more character-driven so if you're looking for a plot-driven story, this is not for you.

[mira larasati · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.8/5 (But i already noted so many stuff to be one whole review lmao.. bare with me)

Zhang Jue aku padamu… tapi kenapa kamu bucin sekali hahahahha…. Agak sebal saya sama trope MC yang merasa paling tersakiti dan berkorban banyak gini…untungnya sih untungnya… pdkt nya sweet banget….

✅Buat yang suka cerita dengan plot yang intens atau agak mikir karena crita ini menghadirkan konflik politik di awal , jangan terlalu berharap karena cerita ini berangsur menjadi kisah honeymoon CBQ x Zhang Jue di Thailand (?)

masalah politik uni asia dan negara merdekanya akan selalu di singgung sih… tp entah kenapa tidak menjadi pusat ceritanya… jd ya ga usah mikir keras… nikmati kisah kasih CBQ dan ZL

✅Jadi bagi yang suka cerita dengan kisah cinta yang lembut , tapi agak piso… CLBK moment… ini mungkin sangat bagus.
✅Banyak adegan sex dijamin memuaskan ..khas lah Ka Bi Qiu kayak gimana nulisnya…

adegan seks nya ngalir sekali… tp entah krn mereka beradegan seks yang super gentle… jd agak kurang hot hahaha

✅Jujur aku hampir nangis sebenarnya… tapi

Zhang Jue tipikal SABAR BANGET, alias tanpa reaksi berlebihan dgn semua hal hal yang mematahkan hatinya silih berganti terlewat, itu bikin aku jg GA BISA NANGIS. Tapi rasanya ketahan banget di hati tuh… di kokoro nangisnya….

Hard spoiler

i think the way Zhang Jue memperlakukan perasaannya sampe menyiksa diri untuk melupakan CBQ.. i mean CBQ rejected him with very normal reason.. tp Zhang Jue berasa patah hati luar dalem ampe 10 tahunan.

“Zhang Jue came to the hospital twenty-eight times and had four courses of treatment. He wanted to seal off more than two hundred memory segments, from the age of ten to twenty-seven, each segment containing the name of Chen Boqiao.”
—Man…what are u doing

I personally antara suka dan ga suka sama CBQ … and that makes the story even hurt, or lebih tepatnya… that makes Zhang Jue hurt… CBQ berulang kali membuat gestur menolak, yang bikin prasangka Zhang Jue (atau perasasaan buruknya ) kambuh. Tapi di lain waktu, CBQ juga seolah slalu membuka pintu untuk Zhang Jue masuk. Berulang kali Zhang Jue merasa kebingungan dengan kepimplanan orang ini.

Contohnya kayak

Chen Boqiao’s expression was calm and he asked Zhang Jue, “How about it?” letting Zhang Jue internalize the fact that the phrase “let’s try” was indeed real.
Zhang Jue thought for a while and thought “try” was a strange word. Chen Boqiao didn’t say what he wanted to try with Zhang Jue, as if he couldn’t pick a suitable word to place behind.
Try to fall in love, try to be together, try dating. These words sounded ridiculous when referring to Zhang Jue and Chen Boqiao, even to Zhang Jue. There were no two people more far apart from each other than the two of them.

Atau

Chen Boqiao’s words were sometimes too implicit, and needed to be contemplated before one understood

Man, even they are in CLBK situation, aku ga bakal tahan sama tingkah CBQ. Okay doi so sweet banget perhatiannya… tp itu kayak ga sepantar sama tingkah sok jual mahalnya. Dengan dalih bahwa dia belum cinta sepenuhnya , tapi dia bertingkah seolah menguji perasaan si Zhang Jue terus. Sedangkan Zhang Jue dah berjuang sebegitu kerasnya melupakan.

Well…ini cmn personal feelingku …CBQ ga bs disalahkan atas ketidaktahuannya soal perasaan Zhang Jue ini. Setidaknya doi mau jaga Zhang Jue pada akhirnya… itu cukup impas buat membayar masa kehilangan nya Zhang Jue.
Tapi sweet juga sih kalo si CBQ lagi bener bener serius membayar kesetiaan Zhang Jue kayak gini

“I’m planning to retire from the military formally, then visit your parents in the New Independent Republic.” Chen Boqiao. “I’m asking you to wait again.”

Zhang Jue softly agreed.

Kayak doi cmn minta ZJ menunggu lebih lama lg buat dia… tp kali ini dia ga kan PHP. Kerasa tulusnya. Agak kesel sih sebagai “saya” yang ga suka cwok kebanyakan maunya gini … tp CBQ harusnya pengecualian wkwk.



Means….. THE STORY IS STILL ENGAGING even after i score it mid

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

How am I supposed to rate this novel objectively when I partly want to give it 4 stars but then I remember I was pretty much caught up on the proses and highlighted so many part of the books, it was not right not to give it 5 stars.

I love reading about Chen Boqiao from the very beginning perplexed, confused, curious, slightly territorial, to later becoming protective, kind, and sweet toward Zhang Jue. Watching CB falling slowly and hopelessly in love with ZJ is a wonder.

One of the many lovely quotes.

“If he only had one umbrella, one bouquet, one key to his heart, Chen Bogiao would give it all to Zhang Jue. Saying ‘love' may be difficult, but making a choice was almost too easy.”

[❥ s · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unrequited love always hits different for me especially when the other person has been pining for years.

Chen Boqiao, our main lead is a very interesting character I must admit. He was never a person who was great with feelings yet was always very respectful and kind towards our main character. Love seeing the process of him being confused to slowly fall deeply in love with the mc at the end.

I’d say, if you are looking for a slow-burn and character-driven story this one might work well for you.

[demi · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

It was a cute lil book!

I liked it and how the abo universe was in this. Chen Boqiao was like a neutral dude you learn to like. I liked Zhang Jue a lot but I loved their relationship.

Zhang Jue had a lot of insecurities but Chen Boqiao was helpful and somewhat a stable reassurance, especially when giving confidence to Zhang Jue about their relationship.

[V Vontese · Rating 4 out of 5]

recomendable, una sorpresa pasatista, pero con un lindo desarrollo.
Corta y sencilla, pero con personajes que se llegan a querer.

[Christy Stewart]

https://www.novelupdates.com/series/s...

[Ash · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️
Really loved this one

[Carolina Torres · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[ed · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

gostei dessa aqui, me deixou com o coração agridoce, pensando muito nos limites entre paixão e obsessão.

pretendo reler um dia, talvez com uma tradução oficial.

[Andrea Mendoza · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ojalá a todas las personas del mucho nos toque un Chen Boqiao, es todo lo bueno que uno puede pedir <3

[atomic · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's ok for a short read. The angst is good, but I can't say I like the characters or the story. I do like the writing and translation though.

[lex ❄]

Adding new notes, as this is the second time I DNF and I got to 50% of the novel but I just couldn't keep going. I tried getting into the first part listening to the audio drama and it helped a bit (although I think the voice actors weren't casted correctly because his voices were too similar). Chapters later I still feel bored, I don't care about the characters and both MCs have zero chemistry. The narration feels emotionless and doesn't evoke anything in me. The plot isn't interesting to keep going either. I read spoilers about the couple but it isn't enough to continue. I'm sad because I've seen good things about this novel so I didn't expect this to happen. I think that was my last try with this story.


This is what I originally said:
Actually sad to drop this one. I had high hopes for it but I am not into the plot so far and I am not liking the chapters structure. Might pick it up again someday.

[❀ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 ⭐️

i’m just a sucker for the unrequited love to happy ending trope. kinda wished the author indulged us as to why zhang jue was so in love with chen boqiao to begin with other than he just seemed mesmerized by him and fell in love not knowing much about him, but…no huge complaints. this was so cute and sweet toward the later half! a short read that i probably could’ve finished in a sitting or two if i had more time.

[chenyishu · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Chương Quyết, lần sau có thể tặng hoa, nhưng đừng để mắc mưa."

sau 3 tháng đọc lại quyết định cho ẻm lên 5 sao 🥺🫶🏻 hồi trước không hợp Tạp Bỉ Khâu lắm nhưng mà sau Đại lộ hoàng hôn thì thay đổi suy nghĩ hẳn, nếu ai thích yêu thầm được đáp lại xin mời nhảy con hàng này nhé, ngũ vị hương chua cay ngọt buoi cái gì cũng có =))))))))))