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寿雪は千里と之季の安否を知るため、そして烏の半身をさがすため、界島へと向かっていた。
しかし寿雪一行が界島の対岸の港まで到着すると、海底火山の噴火が続いていて島へは渡れなくなっていた。
噴火している海域は楽宮の海神の縄張りが複雑に入り組んでおり、海が荒れていたのも噴火も、烏の半身や鼇の神が海神を刺激したせいだった。
そこで寿雪たちが出会ったのは、花娘の父である海商・知徳だった。花娘からの文で寿雪について知っていた知徳は、噴火さえ収まれば舟と水手を貸すと約束してくれた。
一方、界島では白雷や海燕子に助けられた千里と之季、楪が海商・序家の屋敷で介抱されていた。
千里はまだ意識を取り戻さないものの、昭氏の薬草で快方に向かっている。
白雷は烏の半身である黒刀を前に考え込んでいて……？
しかし寿雪一行が界島の対岸の港まで到着すると、海底火山の噴火が続いていて島へは渡れなくなっていた。
噴火している海域は楽宮の海神の縄張りが複雑に入り組んでおり、海が荒れていたのも噴火も、烏の半身や鼇の神が海神を刺激したせいだった。
そこで寿雪たちが出会ったのは、花娘の父である海商・知徳だった。花娘からの文で寿雪について知っていた知徳は、噴火さえ収まれば舟と水手を貸すと約束してくれた。
一方、界島では白雷や海燕子に助けられた千里と之季、楪が海商・序家の屋敷で介抱されていた。
千里はまだ意識を取り戻さないものの、昭氏の薬草で快方に向かっている。
白雷は烏の半身である黒刀を前に考え込んでいて……？
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June 21, 2025
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November 9, 2024
She was sure that she'd be reminded of him every time she gazed out at those waters🌊
09.11.2024
حدود ۴ ماه با این مجموعه-
حرف زدن از این جلد سخته -جلد آخر-
اینکه ۱۵۰ ص به بیراهه میرفت و معلوم بود چیز خاصی تو چنته نداره ولی
۵۰ ص آخرش-
بخشهای احساسیاش که میخکوبم میکرد-
سرنوشت هر کدوم از شخصیتها-
و اون پاراگراف آخر-
این مجموعه و داستان کوشون و جوستسو تا ابد در قلبم جا دارن♡
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09.11.2024
حدود ۴ ماه با این مجموعه-
حرف زدن از این جلد سخته -جلد آخر-
اینکه ۱۵۰ ص به بیراهه میرفت و معلوم بود چیز خاصی تو چنته نداره ولی
۵۰ ص آخرش-
بخشهای احساسیاش که میخکوبم میکرد-
سرنوشت هر کدوم از شخصیتها-
و اون پاراگراف آخر-
این مجموعه و داستان کوشون و جوستسو تا ابد در قلبم جا دارن♡
به درود کاخ اندرونی و بازی Go ...
December 4, 2024
I’m quite satisfied with how this series ended. It wasn’t exactly how I was expecting, but the way plot threads and character arcs especially were wrapped up was done in a uniquely… calm way, I guess you can say, which fits nicely with what I think was one of the major themes of this series — the people you meet and relationships you develop can lead you done some very unexpected paths, but in the end, it’s you who has ultimate control over the direction your life takes. We definitely saw that with Jusetsu, how her life kept expanding the more she intermingled with the others in the inner court, and while not all those experiences were positive, they clearly shaped the person and path she took in the end, but we also saw that in reverse, with her impacting others lives in various ways as well.
I said this before, but I really do appreciate the way Jusetsu and Koshun’s relationship ended up developing, all the way to the end. I think it’s a great portrayal of how some connections you make are beyond precious, and you want just want to treasure them the best way you know how (like, for example, through pigeon-mail Go correspondence). I’ll also admit I was a bit worried halfway through the book when we were still in the mountains with Ko and Jikei, but I should never have doubted the author’s prowess and intention — it all comes together to have a very gratifying resolution at the very end in how it ties together with Shin and his story, which was also very thought-provoking.
All in all, I say I rather enjoyed this series. While it has its weak points and points of criticism, not to mention the abysmal treatment it got in the editing and proofreading department, it was well worth the time invested. It wasn’t an epic tale of heroic bravery and adventure, but it did tell a very heart warming medley of how, given the chance, even connections wrought in the dead of the night in a place supposedly beyond anyone’s understanding or reach can shine a bright light on so many lives in a positive way.
I said this before, but I really do appreciate the way Jusetsu and Koshun’s relationship ended up developing, all the way to the end. I think it’s a great portrayal of how some connections you make are beyond precious, and you want just want to treasure them the best way you know how (like, for example, through pigeon-mail Go correspondence). I’ll also admit I was a bit worried halfway through the book when we were still in the mountains with Ko and Jikei, but I should never have doubted the author’s prowess and intention — it all comes together to have a very gratifying resolution at the very end in how it ties together with Shin and his story, which was also very thought-provoking.
All in all, I say I rather enjoyed this series. While it has its weak points and points of criticism, not to mention the abysmal treatment it got in the editing and proofreading department, it was well worth the time invested. It wasn’t an epic tale of heroic bravery and adventure, but it did tell a very heart warming medley of how, given the chance, even connections wrought in the dead of the night in a place supposedly beyond anyone’s understanding or reach can shine a bright light on so many lives in a positive way.
June 6, 2022
The final book in this amazing series. How often do I give every book in a series 5 stars? Not very often, I can assure you. But this series definitely deserves it and it has become one of my favourites.
The writing is so good. It's a perfect blend between old-fashioned (because of the time period) and readable. The characters are all interesting and distinct, with very different personalities. Seeing them interact together is just so much fun.
This final volume is filled with action, and the final "battle" was incredible. I love how well this series connects everything in this final volume. Everything makes sense and even things you didn't know you wanted to have explained get explained and make the story better.
If I have to be nit-picky (and you know I'm going to be nit-picky), the epilogue was a bit too long in my opinion. While I liked how we read about everyone in it, I wish more of the time was spend focussing on Jyusetsu and her friends, rather than on other more minor characters. Jusetsu, Onkei, Juju and Koujun are my favourite characters in this series, so reading more about what happened to them afterwards instead of reading about Banka's brothers would have been preferable. I still liked reading about what happened to them too, I just wish the amount of detail/time spend on them was divided either more equally or more on Jyusetsu and friends, rather than the brothers.
The writing is so good. It's a perfect blend between old-fashioned (because of the time period) and readable. The characters are all interesting and distinct, with very different personalities. Seeing them interact together is just so much fun.
This final volume is filled with action, and the final "battle" was incredible. I love how well this series connects everything in this final volume. Everything makes sense and even things you didn't know you wanted to have explained get explained and make the story better.
If I have to be nit-picky (and you know I'm going to be nit-picky), the epilogue was a bit too long in my opinion. While I liked how we read about everyone in it, I wish more of the time was spend focussing on Jyusetsu and her friends, rather than on other more minor characters. Jusetsu, Onkei, Juju and Koujun are my favourite characters in this series, so reading more about what happened to them afterwards instead of reading about Banka's brothers would have been preferable. I still liked reading about what happened to them too, I just wish the amount of detail/time spend on them was divided either more equally or more on Jyusetsu and friends, rather than the brothers.
October 11, 2024
This volume focuses too much on side characters and too little on main characters. I do not care care about other Saneme brothers besides Shin. I wanted to see more of Jujetsu and her staff. This volume also focused too little on Koshun and i also wanted to see more of him.
November 15, 2024
Comencé el libro temerosa por cómo la autora lograría cerrar toda la historia en este último tomo, pero finalmente todo ha concluido estupendamente.
Pero NO ha concluido como yo quería y como esperaba cuando me vi el anime, y eso me deja un poco triste. A ver, estoy contenta de que Jusetsu fuera liberada y viviera su vida, pero yo esperaba una relación romántica entre ella y Koshun. Sé que dada la posición de Koshun como emperador era bastante difícil, pero pensaba que Jusetsu volvería después de un tiempo y se convertiría en su emperatriz. Dejadme soñar jajaja. No está mal que acaben como amigos, pero una de las cosas que hizo que tras terminar el anime quisiera leer las novelas era saber si acababan juntos. Así que por esa parte me quedo un poco decepcionada.
Pero al final 'Raven in the inner palace' no va de eso, va de las relaciones entre las personas, sus ambiciones, deseos internos, reconciliaciones con personas que ya no están... Y eso la autora ha sabido desarrollarlo muy bien, y ha sido capaz de darle a cada uno de los personajes que ha presentado un digno final.
Si le tengo que poner un pero a este volumen es que me hubiera gustado saber más de la vida de Jusetsu, sus compañeros de viaje y de Koshun, que eran los verdaderos protagonistas de esta historia.
Pero NO ha concluido como yo quería y como esperaba cuando me vi el anime, y eso me deja un poco triste. A ver, estoy contenta de que Jusetsu fuera liberada y viviera su vida, pero yo esperaba una relación romántica entre ella y Koshun. Sé que dada la posición de Koshun como emperador era bastante difícil, pero pensaba que Jusetsu volvería después de un tiempo y se convertiría en su emperatriz. Dejadme soñar jajaja. No está mal que acaben como amigos, pero una de las cosas que hizo que tras terminar el anime quisiera leer las novelas era saber si acababan juntos. Así que por esa parte me quedo un poco decepcionada.
Pero al final 'Raven in the inner palace' no va de eso, va de las relaciones entre las personas, sus ambiciones, deseos internos, reconciliaciones con personas que ya no están... Y eso la autora ha sabido desarrollarlo muy bien, y ha sido capaz de darle a cada uno de los personajes que ha presentado un digno final.
Si le tengo que poner un pero a este volumen es que me hubiera gustado saber más de la vida de Jusetsu, sus compañeros de viaje y de Koshun, que eran los verdaderos protagonistas de esta historia.
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May 30, 2025
waste of money, time and sleep.
While I truly enjoyed the previous novels as well as the anime adaptation of raven of the inner palace. I must admit that this last one was a waste of time and money . First it was so slow at the beginning for the story to develope into the most important part ! Once we hit the climax of the story(or what should feel like a climax) it was tedious to read . It would take about two to three pages of scenery description only to have very few dialogue lines between characters . The story was all over the place and author focus too much on side character leaving the main characters forgotten. Then the ENDING! was very poorly developed . Fl ends up again forgotten as well as the ML. And we get about 5 pages about the lives of the villain’s children and how their future changed for better whereas we get 3 sentences about what happened to the main characters . The previous novels were more promising and I thought that while they lacked better story development and interesting events , the last novel could still have potential . Sadly I was mistaken . I don’t recommend reading this novel.
While I truly enjoyed the previous novels as well as the anime adaptation of raven of the inner palace. I must admit that this last one was a waste of time and money . First it was so slow at the beginning for the story to develope into the most important part ! Once we hit the climax of the story(or what should feel like a climax) it was tedious to read . It would take about two to three pages of scenery description only to have very few dialogue lines between characters . The story was all over the place and author focus too much on side character leaving the main characters forgotten. Then the ENDING! was very poorly developed . Fl ends up again forgotten as well as the ML. And we get about 5 pages about the lives of the villain’s children and how their future changed for better whereas we get 3 sentences about what happened to the main characters . The previous novels were more promising and I thought that while they lacked better story development and interesting events , the last novel could still have potential . Sadly I was mistaken . I don’t recommend reading this novel.
April 25, 2023
讀完《後宮之烏》第七集小說，作者依然是推進劇情快速、毫不拖戲的風格。這一集配角的戲份比較多，壽雪、高峻已盡力去推動力所能及的事，接下來無論是神明大戰或是其他配角的抉擇，就不是他們能插手干預的事情了。剩下的只能靜待結果了。
這一集篇章分為〈暗雲〉、〈炎〉、〈半身〉三篇，但劇情基本上是連貫的，大致上可分為「羊舌慈惠帶著沙那賣亘思考怎麼勸服他放棄」、「沙那賣晨傳達高峻要求朝陽退位家主身份」、「壽雪一干人等找到白雷和之季取回烏的半身」這三條支線發展。至於烏漣娘娘和鼇神的神明大戰在取回半身後，戰鬥結果迅速揭曉。看來烏漣娘娘是武力值超高的武鬥派女神XD我本來以為神明之戰會打得難分高下而糾纏好一段時間，沒想到烏漣娘娘很快就把鼇神送到另一個世界了。我之前還想說有沒有可能烏、梟、鼇三方坐下來一起成為霄國神明為人供奉，果然不太可能啊！不過鼇神要活人獻祭給他服食，某方面而言對人類的危害性更大，就這樣被烏消滅了對霄國人應該算是好事，消除潛在憂患，而且不需要人類插手來背負額外的攻擊神明代價，一切因果止於烏與鼇兩位神明之間的關係。
壽雪在烏漣娘娘恢復原狀，可以脫離壽雪的身體後，她就再也聽不到烏漣娘娘的聲音，取而代之的是一旁的阿俞拉可以聽見並轉達烏漣娘娘的話語，畢竟最初能聽見烏的聲音就是哈彈族人，阿俞拉跟烏漣娘娘的相性可能更合得來。我猜在這一瞬間冬王一職轉移到阿俞拉身上，壽雪除了高峻和千里等人的努力，也因為烏的變化而在真正意義上擺脫烏妃身份的桎梏，重獲自由。只是我有點在意壽雪日後是否還能使用法術？巫術師沒跟烏漣娘娘有所關連，但依然有自己的法術系統，壽雪不再是冬王後，能否繼續運用法術超渡幽鬼或遇到攻擊能夠用來抵禦或還擊呢？
第七集最感動我的是羊舌慈惠拼命救助受困於朝陽父子束縛而不自知還想送死的沙那賣亘、壽雪即將離宮前和傲嬌哥哥衛青交換手帕當出海的護身符這兩段親情線，讀的時候會感覺有一種沉沉的事物落在胸臆之間，靜靜的在那裡持續散發著溫暖光輝，感受著那份溫暖，心裡會有股酸澀滋味融掉冰冷僵硬的逞強之處，自身能夠體會到安穩的幸福平靜。通俗一點來講，就是所謂的心靈支柱吧？我覺得麗娘留下的遺言和鼓勵、高峻的半身之評語，對壽雪來說也是一樣的存在，讓壽雪未來無論在哪裡、經歷過什麼，內在都有足以抗衡日後悲歡離合洗禮的力量。
羊舌慈惠對沙那賣亘的欣賞和他為這名剛認識的青年所做的事好了不起，難怪被從未感受過生父親情的亘會被感動，捨棄在朝陽治下冰冷嚴苛的沙那賣家，選擇善待他的羊舌家。亘成長過程有經過一定的治理家業訓練，儘管因為親情一時障目，但待人處事相當幹練，也會細心照顧家人的感受，相中他來當羊舌家繼承人，羊舌慈惠眼光甚好。只是有點擔心選一名外部人士進入羊舌家，會不會引起羊舌族人不滿為什麼不是在羊舌家內部尋找適合的人。考慮到這一點，覺得亘之後的考驗也是荊棘遍地，不過這次身邊有沉穩和善的羊舌當家從旁引導支持，肯定沒問題的！
我沒想到結尾沙那賣兄妹的戲份比主角壽雪、高峻還要多，不過沙那賣二哥亘、三哥亮的夫妻CP都還滿甜的，在這個充滿不倫畸戀的故事裡，真是一股清流。我覺得特別交代他們的後續可能也是想表達出亘和亮隨著時光流逝，已徹底擺脫沙那賣朝陽所帶來的詛咒束縛，他們在新的家庭裡培養出新的情感羈絆，也不再認為血緣是份僅存痛苦、無有溫情的枷鎖。在最後鋪陳捨棄沙那賣家、改名換姓為岳昭明的大哥晨在宮廷裡遇見年幼的外甥應該也是相近意涵，晨的傷害仍未癒合，透過邂逅外甥興起的珍視關懷之情，重新拾起親緣的正向連結，來洗滌認為自己的血是罪惡不潔的負面信念，再次感受與親人相伴不全然是痛苦的事情，也會有充實溫暖的時刻。
因為讀的時候有這種體會，前面寫出沙那賣兄妹因其父朝陽對待家人的態度，無論是否知曉內情，成長過程中都因此受到許多傷害，也看到沙那賣兄妹各自從父親的陰影中走出的掙扎過程，最後敘述沙那賣兄妹多年後都過得很好，能夠重新感受到毫無顧忌地與親人、伴侶、兒女之間的愛情是多麼幸福的事。我覺得這樣很好。昭明遇見皇太子，心裡油然而生的感情應該是感受到年紀稚嫩卻如此為人著想的善良品格，實在很難能可貴，也很讓人想要好好珍惜和幫助這樣的孩子而湧現感動吧。
從高峻的角度來說，將皇太子託付給昭明照顧，我認為除了如晚霞推測的希望讓昭明跟外甥多多相處、教育皇太子成為優秀的通才以外，亦盼望透過舅甥相處來淡化昭明內心對親緣的負面信念，也強化兩人之間的君臣羈絆，在未來皇太子登基為帝時，昭明能成為新帝強而有力的支持者。皇太子在後宮有嫡母花娘的悉心照料，後宮的花娘、朝堂的昭明，若是他們倆定能將自己的溫厚品行與豐富學識傳承給皇太子，將他培養成優秀的皇位繼承人，日後造福霄國吧。我認為高峻就是基於這幾個因素而將皇太子託付給他們照顧與教育。
好像有看到讀者反應覺得作者費許多筆墨在沙那賣兄妹的後續，對於壽雪和高峻的情感敘述卻僅寥寥數語、簡單交代晚年景況而感到不滿足，不過我總覺得寫出來會變得畫蛇添足，而且夏雪CP是維持終生的心靈相通之情，增添兩人相處的細節，弄不好過度甜膩反而破壞那份一切盡在不言中的美感和餘韻，畢竟故事裡也敘述壽雪對高峻的感觸：
我覺得用留白寫法保留想像空間給讀者很好。但作者還是有放一點點隱晦的糖給讀者嗑，就是壽雪出海經商時喜歡在船上看海，壽雪曾經這麼形容高峻：
所以每當壽雪遠眺大海時，心裡就會浮現高峻的眼神和身姿，漫溢著壽雪對高峻的思念之情，身在遠方依然滿懷眷戀的情意，就是遠距離CP夏雪之間的醍醐味啊！我滿喜歡海商壽雪的敘述，此時的壽雪心裡既牽繫著對高峻和後宮故人的懷念，也有對遼闊未來的雀躍期待，解開束縛回到後宮告別的壽雪就連態度變得坦率許多，還理直氣壯地調戲哥哥衛青，整個人散發出明亮的喜悅之情。
劇情大致上都有交代完整，至少我的疑惑都有得到答案，阿俞拉、衣斯哈應該是被千里帶回宮廷，栽培成下任祀典使和冬官。之季對於間接害死妹妹的白雷之仇，也做出了決斷。讀完後沒什麼問題。不過，如果有番外，我會希望作者能寫一些壽雪當海商時的異國見聞，結合阿開、花陀、花勒、卡卡密等等國家的宗教文化與社會風情，說不定對於霄國的宗教演變、歷史傳承會有意外的收穫，異國也可能會有保留古人來訪霄國時的記錄，繼續擴充世界觀應該會很有趣，也想看看壽雪跟雲知德學習經商，從稚嫩的新鮮人成長為歷練充足的海商過程。（知德的護身符是花娘小時候的鞋子，真可愛呢XD）
在其他地方看到有讀者任為譯者在翻譯第七集晚霞說話時直接揭露皇太子的性別，以「我兒子」稱呼之而不滿，覺得很破壞側妃晚霞對待皇帝高峻、皇后花娘的距離感。我本來以為晚霞說這句話的場所是在高峻、花娘或其他宮廷人士都在場的情況，才憤怒於晚霞在言行舉止上不夠慎重，身為側妃一點都沒有謹言慎行的意識。結果那是在晚霞跟哥哥們私人聚餐的場合。頓時覺得這也還好吧？跟娘家手足聚餐，講話隨興一點又不會怎麼樣。再說與會者都清楚「孩子」是「男孩」的情況下，在聊天時直接明講性別我真的不覺得是很嚴重的事情。
個人對晚霞的戲份有意見之處，只有的「理所當然」，這個成語搭配這句話的語境，給我一種容易讓聽者誤解的氣氛。往好的方向解讀，可以認為晚霞對皇后的品格非常信任，相信她會全心全意愛著自己的孩子，因此大哥你也可以全然相信皇后；往壞的方向解讀，會感覺晚霞認為皇后給予皇太子的溫柔關懷、書籍與教養都是她們本該享有的資源，有些厚臉皮、缺乏感恩之心的氛圍。唯有讀到這一處會令我一瞬間感到困惑，不知道該往哪個方向判斷，因此認為可以再揀選符合原文意涵，且更能引導讀者偏向正向解讀的詞彙。其他都覺得譯文沒有特別的問題令我出戲。
這一集篇章分為〈暗雲〉、〈炎〉、〈半身〉三篇，但劇情基本上是連貫的，大致上可分為「羊舌慈惠帶著沙那賣亘思考怎麼勸服他放棄」、「沙那賣晨傳達高峻要求朝陽退位家主身份」、「壽雪一干人等找到白雷和之季取回烏的半身」這三條支線發展。至於烏漣娘娘和鼇神的神明大戰在取回半身後，戰鬥結果迅速揭曉。看來烏漣娘娘是武力值超高的武鬥派女神XD我本來以為神明之戰會打得難分高下而糾纏好一段時間，沒想到烏漣娘娘很快就把鼇神送到另一個世界了。我之前還想說有沒有可能烏、梟、鼇三方坐下來一起成為霄國神明為人供奉，果然不太可能啊！不過鼇神要活人獻祭給他服食，某方面而言對人類的危害性更大，就這樣被烏消滅了對霄國人應該算是好事，消除潛在憂患，而且不需要人類插手來背負額外的攻擊神明代價，一切因果止於烏與鼇兩位神明之間的關係。
壽雪在烏漣娘娘恢復原狀，可以脫離壽雪的身體後，她就再也聽不到烏漣娘娘的聲音，取而代之的是一旁的阿俞拉可以聽見並轉達烏漣娘娘的話語，畢竟最初能聽見烏的聲音就是哈彈族人，阿俞拉跟烏漣娘娘的相性可能更合得來。我猜在這一瞬間冬王一職轉移到阿俞拉身上，壽雪除了高峻和千里等人的努力，也因為烏的變化而在真正意義上擺脫烏妃身份的桎梏，重獲自由。只是我有點在意壽雪日後是否還能使用法術？巫術師沒跟烏漣娘娘有所關連，但依然有自己的法術系統，壽雪不再是冬王後，能否繼續運用法術超渡幽鬼或遇到攻擊能夠用來抵禦或還擊呢？
第七集最感動我的是羊舌慈惠拼命救助受困於朝陽父子束縛而不自知還想送死的沙那賣亘、壽雪即將離宮前和傲嬌哥哥衛青交換手帕當出海的護身符這兩段親情線，讀的時候會感覺有一種沉沉的事物落在胸臆之間，靜靜的在那裡持續散發著溫暖光輝，感受著那份溫暖，心裡會有股酸澀滋味融掉冰冷僵硬的逞強之處，自身能夠體會到安穩的幸福平靜。通俗一點來講，就是所謂的心靈支柱吧？我覺得麗娘留下的遺言和鼓勵、高峻的半身之評語，對壽雪來說也是一樣的存在，讓壽雪未來無論在哪裡、經歷過什麼，內在都有足以抗衡日後悲歡離合洗禮的力量。
羊舌慈惠對沙那賣亘的欣賞和他為這名剛認識的青年所做的事好了不起，難怪被從未感受過生父親情的亘會被感動，捨棄在朝陽治下冰冷嚴苛的沙那賣家，選擇善待他的羊舌家。亘成長過程有經過一定的治理家業訓練，儘管因為親情一時障目，但待人處事相當幹練，也會細心照顧家人的感受，相中他來當羊舌家繼承人，羊舌慈惠眼光甚好。只是有點擔心選一名外部人士進入羊舌家，會不會引起羊舌族人不滿為什麼不是在羊舌家內部尋找適合的人。考慮到這一點，覺得亘之後的考驗也是荊棘遍地，不過這次身邊有沉穩和善的羊舌當家從旁引導支持，肯定沒問題的！
我沒想到結尾沙那賣兄妹的戲份比主角壽雪、高峻還要多，不過沙那賣二哥亘、三哥亮的夫妻CP都還滿甜的，在這個充滿不倫畸戀的故事裡，真是一股清流。我覺得特別交代他們的後續可能也是想表達出亘和亮隨著時光流逝，已徹底擺脫沙那賣朝陽所帶來的詛咒束縛，他們在新的家庭裡培養出新的情感羈絆，也不再認為血緣是份僅存痛苦、無有溫情的枷鎖。在最後鋪陳捨棄沙那賣家、改名換姓為岳昭明的大哥晨在宮廷裡遇見年幼的外甥應該也是相近意涵，晨的傷害仍未癒合，透過邂逅外甥興起的珍視關懷之情，重新拾起親緣的正向連結，來洗滌認為自己的血是罪惡不潔的負面信念，再次感受與親人相伴不全然是痛苦的事情，也會有充實溫暖的時刻。
因為讀的時候有這種體會，前面寫出沙那賣兄妹因其父朝陽對待家人的態度，無論是否知曉內情，成長過程中都因此受到許多傷害，也看到沙那賣兄妹各自從父親的陰影中走出的掙扎過程，最後敘述沙那賣兄妹多年後都過得很好，能夠重新感受到毫無顧忌地與親人、伴侶、兒女之間的愛情是多麼幸福的事。我覺得這樣很好。昭明遇見皇太子，心裡油然而生的感情應該是感受到年紀稚嫩卻如此為人著想的善良品格，實在很難能可貴，也很讓人想要好好珍惜和幫助這樣的孩子而湧現感動吧。
從高峻的角度來說，將皇太子託付給昭明照顧，我認為除了如晚霞推測的希望讓昭明跟外甥多多相處、教育皇太子成為優秀的通才以外，亦盼望透過舅甥相處來淡化昭明內心對親緣的負面信念，也強化兩人之間的君臣羈絆，在未來皇太子登基為帝時，昭明能成為新帝強而有力的支持者。皇太子在後宮有嫡母花娘的悉心照料，後宮的花娘、朝堂的昭明，若是他們倆定能將自己的溫厚品行與豐富學識傳承給皇太子，將他培養成優秀的皇位繼承人，日後造福霄國吧。我認為高峻就是基於這幾個因素而將皇太子託付給他們照顧與教育。
好像有看到讀者反應覺得作者費許多筆墨在沙那賣兄妹的後續，對於壽雪和高峻的情感敘述卻僅寥寥數語、簡單交代晚年景況而感到不滿足，不過我總覺得寫出來會變得畫蛇添足，而且夏雪CP是維持終生的心靈相通之情，增添兩人相處的細節，弄不好過度甜膩反而破壞那份一切盡在不言中的美感和餘韻，畢竟故事裡也敘述壽雪對高峻的感觸：
我覺得用留白寫法保留想像空間給讀者很好。但作者還是有放一點點隱晦的糖給讀者嗑，就是壽雪出海經商時喜歡在船上看海，壽雪曾經這麼形容高峻：
所以每當壽雪遠眺大海時，心裡就會浮現高峻的眼神和身姿，漫溢著壽雪對高峻的思念之情，身在遠方依然滿懷眷戀的情意，就是遠距離CP夏雪之間的醍醐味啊！我滿喜歡海商壽雪的敘述，此時的壽雪心裡既牽繫著對高峻和後宮故人的懷念，也有對遼闊未來的雀躍期待，解開束縛回到後宮告別的壽雪就連態度變得坦率許多，還理直氣壯地調戲哥哥衛青，整個人散發出明亮的喜悅之情。
劇情大致上都有交代完整，至少我的疑惑都有得到答案，阿俞拉、衣斯哈應該是被千里帶回宮廷，栽培成下任祀典使和冬官。之季對於間接害死妹妹的白雷之仇，也做出了決斷。讀完後沒什麼問題。不過，如果有番外，我會希望作者能寫一些壽雪當海商時的異國見聞，結合阿開、花陀、花勒、卡卡密等等國家的宗教文化與社會風情，說不定對於霄國的宗教演變、歷史傳承會有意外的收穫，異國也可能會有保留古人來訪霄國時的記錄，繼續擴充世界觀應該會很有趣，也想看看壽雪跟雲知德學習經商，從稚嫩的新鮮人成長為歷練充足的海商過程。（知德的護身符是花娘小時候的鞋子，真可愛呢XD）
在其他地方看到有讀者任為譯者在翻譯第七集晚霞說話時直接揭露皇太子的性別，以「我兒子」稱呼之而不滿，覺得很破壞側妃晚霞對待皇帝高峻、皇后花娘的距離感。我本來以為晚霞說這句話的場所是在高峻、花娘或其他宮廷人士都在場的情況，才憤怒於晚霞在言行舉止上不夠慎重，身為側妃一點都沒有謹言慎行的意識。結果那是在晚霞跟哥哥們私人聚餐的場合。頓時覺得這也還好吧？跟娘家手足聚餐，講話隨興一點又不會怎麼樣。再說與會者都清楚「孩子」是「男孩」的情況下，在聊天時直接明講性別我真的不覺得是很嚴重的事情。
個人對晚霞的戲份有意見之處，只有的「理所當然」，這個成語搭配這句話的語境，給我一種容易讓聽者誤解的氣氛。往好的方向解讀，可以認為晚霞對皇后的品格非常信任，相信她會全心全意愛著自己的孩子，因此大哥你也可以全然相信皇后；往壞的方向解讀，會感覺晚霞認為皇后給予皇太子的溫柔關懷、書籍與教養都是她們本該享有的資源，有些厚臉皮、缺乏感恩之心的氛圍。唯有讀到這一處會令我一瞬間感到困惑，不知道該往哪個方向判斷，因此認為可以再揀選符合原文意涵，且更能引導讀者偏向正向解讀的詞彙。其他都覺得譯文沒有特別的問題令我出戲。
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August 8, 2025
Ultimo volume che mi ha lasciato un tantino perplessa: è stato interessante vedere lo scontro tra le divinità e vedere come tutte le storyline abbiano trovato la loro conclusione. Però ho come l'impressione che si sia dedicato un sacco di tempo, forse troppo, alle beghe interne al clan Saname. Non voglio esagerare, ma si sono visti più i fratelli Saname che non Jusetsu (Koshun compare tipo per due pagine). Ripeto, è una storyline interessante, ma forse non doveva occupare tutto questo spazio - peraltro viene rivelato il motivo dell'odio del capofamiglia nei confronti della povera Jusetsu ed è una roba senza senso, visto che la ragazza ha zero colpe. Comunque sia, Choyo finirà per perdere tutto, con i due figli maggiori che decideranno di allontanarsi dalla famiglia e di prendere strade diverse, e con tutti i suoi piani di rivolta che andranno in fumo.
Per il resto, il Corvo vince la sua battaglia, dopo essere riuscito a riunire il suo corpo. E Jusetsu, finalmente libera, può finalmente viaggiare e conoscere il vasto mondo che la circonda. Sempre accompagnata dalla sua banda di fedelissimi, Onkei, Tankai e Jiujiu. Da amante delle ship, ho sperato che potesse succedere qualcosa tra lei e Koshun, però il loro è un rapporto che va oltre il mero sentimento romantico. Lui ha promesso di liberarla e così è stato. E, a dispetto della distanza, i due sono sempre in contatto e torneranno a incontrarsi durante gli anni della vecchiaia. Ho amato molto anche l'ultimo incontro con Eisei (con Jusetsu che usa il suo fazzoletto come portafortuna per i suoi viaggi in mare) e con Kajo, la sorella maggiore che non ha mai avuto e che per prima l'ha aiutata a usare dal suo isolamento. Bellissimo anche il rapporto con Senri, il Ministro dell'inverno che ha fatto di tutto per aiutare la protagonista.
Due parole anche sulla storyline di Shiki, con il fantasma della sorella minore che trova pace una volta che lui accetta pienamente le conseguenze delle sue azioni e del suo desiderio di vendetta.
L'anno scorso ho visto la prima stagione dell'anime per puro caso e continuo a sperare nell'annuncio di nuovi episodi. Sono stata contenta di aver recuperato tutti i volumi della light novel, perché questa storia ha davvero tanto da dire ed è molto interessante. Peccato per la poca cura riscontrata nell'edizione inglese.
Per il resto, il Corvo vince la sua battaglia, dopo essere riuscito a riunire il suo corpo. E Jusetsu, finalmente libera, può finalmente viaggiare e conoscere il vasto mondo che la circonda. Sempre accompagnata dalla sua banda di fedelissimi, Onkei, Tankai e Jiujiu. Da amante delle ship, ho sperato che potesse succedere qualcosa tra lei e Koshun, però il loro è un rapporto che va oltre il mero sentimento romantico. Lui ha promesso di liberarla e così è stato. E, a dispetto della distanza, i due sono sempre in contatto e torneranno a incontrarsi durante gli anni della vecchiaia. Ho amato molto anche l'ultimo incontro con Eisei (con Jusetsu che usa il suo fazzoletto come portafortuna per i suoi viaggi in mare) e con Kajo, la sorella maggiore che non ha mai avuto e che per prima l'ha aiutata a usare dal suo isolamento. Bellissimo anche il rapporto con Senri, il Ministro dell'inverno che ha fatto di tutto per aiutare la protagonista.
Due parole anche sulla storyline di Shiki, con il fantasma della sorella minore che trova pace una volta che lui accetta pienamente le conseguenze delle sue azioni e del suo desiderio di vendetta.
L'anno scorso ho visto la prima stagione dell'anime per puro caso e continuo a sperare nell'annuncio di nuovi episodi. Sono stata contenta di aver recuperato tutti i volumi della light novel, perché questa storia ha davvero tanto da dire ed è molto interessante. Peccato per la poca cura riscontrata nell'edizione inglese.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 31, 2025
3.5⭐
While I do like this series a lot, the last volume left me with mixed feelings. The build-up from the previous books led me to believe a grand finale is waiting in this one, but it’s not… grand. The book has three lengthy chapters, and yet so much of it was given to side characters who were only introduced fairly recently. Halfway through the book, I started questioning whose story this is supposed to be because both Jusetsu and Koshun got sidelined so hard to make room for Banka’s family. There are plenty of side characters who matter more to Jusetsu, and yet the story chose to focus on the Saname clan? It does link to Shin’s epilogue in a really nice way, but I don’t understand why the other brothers need to be highlighted too.
Shiki’s encounter with Hakurai was fine though. That part was nicely done, because it finally puts an end to Shiki’s unresolved issue that’s been going on for quite a while, and Shiki himself is also really involved in the main plot.
As for the finale itself, it does turn into a battle between the Raven and the ao god. It’s just the humans, including Jusetsu, are not a part of it. They are spectators, and the most they could do is influence external parties as to not interrupt the clash. They witness the brawl in the form of water and lightning going wild, but not the actual fight itself. What goes down between the Raven and the ao god, as well as the aftermath of their fight, is all reported by Ayura. I think it does fit the story and the writing style, but on the other hand, it’s mostly telling and very little showing. After all that build-up, personally I find it rather lacking.
That being said, I really liked the relationships Jusetsu has developed in the inner palace. Especially with Koshun. It’s a relationship that doesn’t really fit any label or category, but it’s undoubtedly precious and both parties are doing their best to cherish it. That’s why the ending is absolute perfection. It wraps up their story in a way that fits them completely, and it’s beautiful. Please play Go until the end of time.
While I do like this series a lot, the last volume left me with mixed feelings. The build-up from the previous books led me to believe a grand finale is waiting in this one, but it’s not… grand. The book has three lengthy chapters, and yet so much of it was given to side characters who were only introduced fairly recently. Halfway through the book, I started questioning whose story this is supposed to be because both Jusetsu and Koshun got sidelined so hard to make room for Banka’s family. There are plenty of side characters who matter more to Jusetsu, and yet the story chose to focus on the Saname clan? It does link to Shin’s epilogue in a really nice way, but I don’t understand why the other brothers need to be highlighted too.
Shiki’s encounter with Hakurai was fine though. That part was nicely done, because it finally puts an end to Shiki’s unresolved issue that’s been going on for quite a while, and Shiki himself is also really involved in the main plot.
As for the finale itself, it does turn into a battle between the Raven and the ao god. It’s just the humans, including Jusetsu, are not a part of it. They are spectators, and the most they could do is influence external parties as to not interrupt the clash. They witness the brawl in the form of water and lightning going wild, but not the actual fight itself. What goes down between the Raven and the ao god, as well as the aftermath of their fight, is all reported by Ayura. I think it does fit the story and the writing style, but on the other hand, it’s mostly telling and very little showing. After all that build-up, personally I find it rather lacking.
That being said, I really liked the relationships Jusetsu has developed in the inner palace. Especially with Koshun. It’s a relationship that doesn’t really fit any label or category, but it’s undoubtedly precious and both parties are doing their best to cherish it. That’s why the ending is absolute perfection. It wraps up their story in a way that fits them completely, and it’s beautiful. Please play Go until the end of time.
She was sure that she’d be reminded of him every time she gazed out at those waters.
March 25, 2025
I must say, I do love this series, but I feel like this last book was something of anti-climatic.
Not every romance end in the way that we want and that is ok. We still had a kind cute ending. But that does not mean that I'm not disappointed.
Still I'm sad to say goodbye to my dear Jusetsu but I know she will be always be waiting in the books
Not every romance end in the way that we want and that is ok. We still had a kind cute ending. But that does not mean that I'm not disappointed.
Still I'm sad to say goodbye to my dear Jusetsu but I know she will be always be waiting in the books
September 21, 2024
My guess with the ending was spot on! It was bittersweet. Still, I was hoping for them to end up together.. Nevertheless, I love the Final volume. The author managed to tie all loose ends and managed to give each character a fitting end. Im glad the saname siblings got their happy endings, They managed to escape their Father’s clutches.
I just wished that jusetsu’s staff (lady-in-waiting, bodyguards) had their fair share of detailed ending as well- all that was said was They were with jusetsu until the end.
Honestly, im wondering How come this light novel didnt get the hype it deserves… I Like this better than My Happy Marriage (I think because theres not much or very little Love story in this)
I just wished that jusetsu’s staff (lady-in-waiting, bodyguards) had their fair share of detailed ending as well- all that was said was They were with jusetsu until the end.
Honestly, im wondering How come this light novel didnt get the hype it deserves… I Like this better than My Happy Marriage (I think because theres not much or very little Love story in this)
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August 14, 2025
No estoy muy segura de como sentirme con el final de la historia
En parte me alegra el final porque yo esperaba algo trágico o por lo menos un cierre qué haya hecho llorar con un vacío en mi interior, cosa que obviamente no paso.
Aun así la alegría que sentí por el final es tibia, es realista y siento la plenitud que consiguieron los personajes en sus vidas... Pero no me llena mis expectativas
Por último, comparto opinión con los que dicen que se centran demasiado en los hermanos Saname, que bien que de resuelvan sus traumas familiares pero yo vine a leer sobre la Consorte Cuervo y el Emperador
En parte me alegra el final porque yo esperaba algo trágico o por lo menos un cierre qué haya hecho llorar con un vacío en mi interior, cosa que obviamente no paso.
Aun así la alegría que sentí por el final es tibia, es realista y siento la plenitud que consiguieron los personajes en sus vidas... Pero no me llena mis expectativas
Por último, comparto opinión con los que dicen que se centran demasiado en los hermanos Saname, que bien que de resuelvan sus traumas familiares pero yo vine a leer sobre la Consorte Cuervo y el Emperador
December 15, 2024
La saga terminó bien y se cerraron las historias de todos los personajes. Me hubiera gustado que Jusetsu se convirtiera en emperatriz, pero bueno, hubo otro camino para ella.
No le pongo 5 estrellas porque se enfocaron un montón en los personajes secundarios. Realmente no me interesa saber qué pasó con los hermanos Saname.
Me encantaron cada uno de los tomos y estoy feliz de haberme encontrado con esta historia ♥.
No le pongo 5 estrellas porque se enfocaron un montón en los personajes secundarios. Realmente no me interesa saber qué pasó con los hermanos Saname.
Me encantaron cada uno de los tomos y estoy feliz de haberme encontrado con esta historia ♥.
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August 9, 2025
It was a disappointing final of an otherwise good series.
Way too much time was wasted on side characters. Not enough time was spent on the main conflict resolution of the story. And the ending didn't feel like the natural conclusion of the narrative but something forced to achieve a bitter feeling.
All in all it was really anticlimactic and had me thinking why did I picked up the story in the first place.
Way too much time was wasted on side characters. Not enough time was spent on the main conflict resolution of the story. And the ending didn't feel like the natural conclusion of the narrative but something forced to achieve a bitter feeling.
All in all it was really anticlimactic and had me thinking why did I picked up the story in the first place.
April 30, 2025
While a bit short, and a bit rushed when it comes to the actual confrontation, I liked the final volume and ending to the series well enough. It did not fit expectations, but that is fine, this ending made sense even if I would also have liked it if the series to continue with short arcs much like the first 2 to 3 volumes. All in all, great series and a decent ending.
May 11, 2025
I am glad to see everyone get happy endings. The storyline was really amazing. I wish the ending for Jusetsu and Koshen were a little different, but given her heritage, it makes sense why they are not together in the end. That is my only disappointment with this story. The end really tied up all the loose ends.
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October 25, 2024
I think it would have been nicer if we got more details of the fight between the Raven and the ao god, but as far as the human characters are concerned, I felt satisfied by their individual endings. And I love the relationship between Jusetsu and Koshun!
January 21, 2025
Weirdly more focused on the Saname clan than anyone else (I don't like any of them, so that was a let down). Almost no Koshun at all. Weird unsatisfactory epilogue-like ending.
I mean, even the gods' showdown wasn't super interesting.
Overall disappointing.
I mean, even the gods' showdown wasn't super interesting.
Overall disappointing.
April 21, 2023
終於完了！暫時是2023年度最喜愛的小說系列。
很美，亦很淒美，也是一個十分感人的故事。當中最令人動容的一個主題是「自由何價？」，滿發人深省的。
推介！
很美，亦很淒美，也是一個十分感人的故事。當中最令人動容的一個主題是「自由何價？」，滿發人深省的。
推介！
October 29, 2024
While a tiny bit disappointed in the ending. It was still a great read and stayed true to the characters journeys.
November 19, 2024
A beautiful ending
November 20, 2024
I liked this one the least of all 7. It wrapped up a little too easily and focused mostly on side characters rather than the main ones.
December 25, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
March 24, 2025
im very underwhelmed..... might need a day to actually gather my thoughts on it >.>
June 26, 2025
Jako tohle skoncilo uplne nefer.😭
August 16, 2025
Good, but definitely not for those wanting a romantic happy ending. But still good.
May 18, 2025
第七卷看完百感交集，觉得有点虎头蛇尾，一是前面铺垫了这么多，最终乌和鼇的大战几乎一笔带过。其次是第七卷花了很多笔墨在交代沙那卖家的事情，但是感觉对于结局无关紧要，特别是当家朝阳想要害死乌妃，和次子接受煽动北部山区的自杀式任务的动机真的没说服力。
寿雪和高俊只保留了知己关系也算是OK的，但是寿雪打算去当海商铺垫还是太少了，前2卷都还在讲她从来没思考过自由之后的生活，甚至写了她对后宫的人的留念，结果出去一趟就决定要出海，甚至都没和鹊妃鹤妃打招呼就走了。
寿雪和高俊只保留了知己关系也算是OK的，但是寿雪打算去当海商铺垫还是太少了，前2卷都还在讲她从来没思考过自由之后的生活，甚至写了她对后宫的人的留念，结果出去一趟就决定要出海，甚至都没和鹊妃鹤妃打招呼就走了。
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November 28, 2025
I was really enjoying it… until the end. I suppose there was never going to be a way to have a fully satisfying ending for every character but I was just a bit underwhelmed with the main two's ending and some of the characters I'd loved from early in this series felt like they didn't get as much attention at the end. Like just the last chapter's second half didn't feel as top tier as the series had been.
(Apparently I lost all my highlights for this one which I'm annoyed about but that be life.)
(Apparently I lost all my highlights for this one which I'm annoyed about but that be life.)
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