sundowning’s Reviews > Remnants of Filth: Yuwu (Novel) Vol. 2 > Status Update

It's been... not as bad as anticipated? I think Meatbun does their best when they're not being painfully angsty. I like this lighter tone we've got going with Gu Mang and Mo Xi right now. It's working really well.

Honestly, if we stuck with these sorts of vibes and handled the darker sides of the story the way the tragic lovers' arc was handled I think Meatbun's work would be phenomenal.

Yep, Meatbun's back on their bullshit. I'm so mad that this arc got ruined by unbearable, pointless edge. I know I'm reading the danmei Monarch of edge, but this arc felt so meaningful and powerful up until the moment we meet the Guoshi.

I liked the Guoshi at first! But his actions and motives were excessive in a bad way. Had it said something about senseless cruelty I might have enjoyed it. It was just weak.

So far, these 52 pages have been the best of any of Meatbun's work so far. The story between Li Qingqian and Hong Shao is beautifully written. The moment that he has to see her spirit off and free her is absolutely haunting and melancholy. I rag on Meatbun a lot, but Remnants of Filth has impressed me a lot compared to Erha so far, and I really think credit is due for this part of the book.