So, I picked up First-line Melon Eater because the title and description gave me the same vibes as After the Secrets of the Passerby Were Leaked, He Was Cherished by the Entire Family of Antagonists—you know, where the MC is always there when gossip drops. Sounded fun, right?
Well… let’s talk about it.
The Good, The Bad, and The Melon 🍉
First off, the premise? Gold. Imagine being that one background character who sees everything, hears everything, and just casually munches on a watermelon while the world crumbles. That’s Yu Wen. He doesn’t get involved, he just sits there like, “👀 Pass me the snacks.”
The netizens eat it up, and before you know it, he’s a walking, talking entertainment industry insider who somehow always has the tea.
Sounds fun, right? It is… at first.
Why I Couldn’t Finish It 😭
Okay, hear me out—I wanted to love this. The concept had so much potential! But around the halfway point, it just became… the same joke over and over.
- Yu Wen shows up.
- Drama happens.
- He eats melon.
- Netizens freak out.
- Repeat.
I mean, I can suspend my disbelief for a lot of things, but after a while, I was just sitting there like, okay, but where’s the plot? It’s like watching the same gossip segment on repeat, except the hot takes aren’t even that hot anymore.
I made it almost to the end—10 chapters left!—but I just couldn’t push through. The randomness? Fun at first. But zero logic and no real story progression made it exhausting.
Should You Read It? 🤔
✅ If you’re in the mood for something light, brain-off entertainment, sure, give it a shot! ❌ If you’re looking for a story with real depth, character growth, or, you know, actual logic… maybe skip.
Would I recommend it? For a first-time read? Sure. Would I read it again? Nope.
If you want something similar but way better, I highly suggest After the Secrets of the Passerby Were Leaked, He Was Cherished by the Entire Family of Antagonists.
The gossip is top-tier, the characters are actually engaging, and the humor? Chef’s kiss. 👌
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, First-line Melon Eater is like that one viral meme—fun for a while, but eventually overplayed. If you love mindless drama and just wanna vibe, go for it. Otherwise, I’d say check out something else.
Now, excuse me while I go find another book to snack on. 🍉😆
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