Guimi Zhi Zhu
Lord of Mysteries

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A masterpiece level power system, world building and lore
A great protagonist and antagonist
Realistic and interesting characters
Long and detailed wonderful story
Lotm has these and more. It also has 2 flaws. First, emotional transmission. There aren't many moments when I feel sad or happy while reading.
The other is side characters. The novel is too protagonist focused. I especially wanted to get to know the tarot club better and have them play more of a role in the story.
But despite all of this, it is a great novel, I definitely recommend it.
The beginning of the story is a bit slow, at least finish the first volume.

"We are guardians, but also a bunch of miserable wretches that are constantly fighting against threats and madness."
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Story ★★★★★ - Setting, World-Building, power system and its drawbacks, everything is well built and intricate, at certain times it's even good for you to stop to "digest" what's happening, because it can be a lot of information coming at once XD.
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Character ★★★★★ - In my humble opinion, all the characters of the "main core" have their development, even more than the same development, come through the "potion" that each one took and the reality that surrounds them, whether in the Nobility or at Sea as a Sailor ... and the interaction with each other.
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Enjoyment ★★★★★ - Here's a warning, the start is slow, and for some readers it might be BORING, but give it a chance! The setting in the Lovecraft style, with Mystic elements from various cultures, the author created it very intricate, I have no doubt that there was a good research to use as a reference XD! In several moments the work has its moments of tension, those that you think "sh*t happened XD", and the heartbreaking moments are some, but when they come, they come with force :c !
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General ★★★★★ & 10/10 - This was the WN CN that made me have a little more faith in works of CN origin, the only one I had read so far was Tales of Demon's and Gods, and if you've spent a considerable amount of time in this endeavor as a reader, You must have already come across this disgrace XD, anyway!
I recommend picking it up to read, it's a content that can sometimes be very dense, very relaxing and in some very sad, even more so when it addresses the situation of poor residents, it's heartbreaking :c.
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If you read this review thank you very much and may The Fool bless you XD!

This is an absolute masterpiece and it deserves my only review. I do not know how this novel could possibly have such a low rating on this site, but it may be due to the slow start of the novel. Yes, this novel does have a bit of a slow start, but it is quick to immerse you in the very mysterious world of LOTM. This novel has the best world-building and power system of any novel I have read.

Characters: 9.5/10
The characters are very realistic and their personalities are distinct. Cuttlefish writes them in a manner where they will stick with you and much ... of the side cast does grow. I do have some qualms about Klein's, the protagonist's, growth, or lack thereof, but overall I still believe he is an amazing protagonist and does grow in certain ways. I do, however, believe the antagonist ranks among the scariest and best written antagonist I have ever seen, including the likes of Johan or Friend. Whenever He is involved, there is simply tension that cannot be reproduced elsewhere.

Story and Plot: 10/10 Absolutely amazing. Each volume of the 9 in the main series is amazing and leaves you in suspense, dread, or bittersweet satisfaction. Plot-twist after plot-twist follows when you read the story and you are sucked into a vortex of trying to find out the mysteries of the world with Klein. Tragedies are quite abound in the world of LOTM, and Cuttlefish does not shy away from writing reasonable developments, even if it is against the reader's hopes.

World-building: ∞/10 The best world-building I have ever seen, at least for such a short series. The setting is very grand and the history is truly the most fleshed out of any work I have read before. You unravel deep mysteries and each time I have tried to theorize or think about past developments and problems in the world building and settings, they are answered in some way by Cuttlefish. The world is absolutely made for theorizing and its setting truly feels alive and dynamic. All of the elements of the world, including its power system and dynamics between characters are super well thought out and done to the point that I cannot think of any flaws or deficits.

Ending: 9/10 Probably the worst part of the novel since it was indeed quite rushed. I wish we could have more development and fleshed out description of the protagonist's state and have more fights with him at the end of the novel, or be able to see more of what he is capable of. It did feel quite rushed, however the true ending of the novel is very brilliantly crafted and the end itself I have no qualms about, especially with its sequel being written.

Overall: 10/10 Definitely read, please read this novel is amazing. I cannot describes its greatness and make sure to savor it. I wish I could forget the novel so I could reread it.