February 2025

Pa Ying’s Book Review

Potential readers of Thousand Autumns by Meng Xi Shi should be aware of and consider the triggers that come with this novel. My review for volume one did not acknowledge any trigger warnings, as it is expected of Danmei to contain no small abundance of violence and gore. I did not account for the many other trigger warnings because I genuinely did not know what I was getting into with this story. Volume 1 did a wonderful job of setting the background for the story; it did not prepare us for the onslaught of violence and pain that is in Volume 2.

Getting through this volume alone took a lot of time because I needed multiple breaks to contemplate life. For every detail of violence and pain that was described, my heart broke a little more, and I needed several moments to find a good headspace to finish reading. That being said, no one should pick up Thousand Autumns unless they can stomach detailed depictions of sexual violence, violence towards children, bodily mutilation/dismemberment, cannibalism, suicide, and violence amongst other triggers. Even for those who can stomach such triggers, I would still caution you to be in the appropriate headspace as this book is emotionally taxing. 

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Valentines + Social Posts

It’s heart month! Reading about Yan Wushi’s betrayal was a weird way to celebrate, but it wasn’t the only thing we did. Over on our social channels, on Bluesky and Tumblr, we posted some Danmei-themed “bad Valentine’s Day cards.”

If you want to keep up with us throughout the month, following us on social media is a great way to do that! We post updates, all kinds of Danmei content, and, when he has the time, Arlo shares his art.

UP NEXT, we’re reading Thousand Autumns Vol.3

Despite the sting of Yan Wushi’s betrayal, Shen Qiao rushes to save him from death but arrives too late as rumors of Yan Wushi’s demise spread. As he tends to Yan Wushi's injuries, Shen Qiao realizes he knows little about the Demon Lord. When an old friend reveals his true nature, Shen Qiao and Yan Wushi must help him on a perilous mission where humans aren't the only monsters to fear.

Check out the full reading list here.

Want to read along with us? We keep an updated list of what we plan to read next. Many of the books featured on this list are new or upcoming releases, and sometimes, the release date gets moved. When that happens, we adjust the list.