I've read this book before, and this was a re-read - when I originally read Golden Terrace, it was a pdf of a fan translation I downloaded from a carrd, and I fell in love.

This translation is a wonderfully put together piece (by the person who fan-translated of one of my other favourite danmei novels, mo du!), thoughtful and comprehensive, a beautiful rendering of an incredible novel.

I LOVE this book. I love the two main characters and the complexity of the political world they operate in. Their dynamic is so, so good - they make me laugh and cry (just a little, and mostly from the sheer force of good emotions). Knowing where the book was going didn't at all spoil it for me, because the joy pouring out of the pages still captivated me all over again. I'm so, so looking forward to digging in to the second volume.