Qidian
Hidden Assassin
by Angry Banana
A more character-emotional urban rebirth story than the title suggests, but relationship and tone caveats keep it niche.
1 published review, 7.9 average
What it is about
Gu Jiaming, a weary assassin, returns to childhood and tries to build a warmer life while old violence, urban powers, and complicated relationships keep pulling him back.
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Good first read? Maybe, but check the caveats first.
- Hidden Assassin is completed, with an unknown chapter count and a 7.9 / 10 catalog rating.
- It is better for readers who are comfortable with harem or multiple-love-interest elements.
- Translation readability is rated 7.0 / 10. The main caveats to check are Content Warnings / Red Flags.
Reviews
Editorial reviews
Staff reviews set the baseline recommendation, warnings, and reading fit for the novel.
Hidden Assassin
Hidden Assassin Review: Urban Rebirth, Warmth, and Messy Edges
Editorial review by CultivationReviews Staff
Hidden Assassin is strongest when it slows down for found-home emotion and weakest when its old-school relationship handling pushes readers away.
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