I really enjoyed the first volume. I've wanted to read this for ages after watching bits and pieces of the show. It is very different from the show and I think much better.

Guo Changcheng was definitely my favourite. I related to him so much. 

There was mystery, mythology, pining, and longing looks, all the good stuff. 

I do hope the secondary characters get some development. It was great to see more of Wang Zheng and her past. Love to see more of the others.