Webnovel Review: Rebirth on the Doors to the Civil Affairs Bureau by Grumpy Crab

Title: Rebirth on the Doors to the Civil Affairs Bureau

Author: Grumpy Crab

Chapters: 61 chapters 

Publication: 2017
Summary from Novel Updates:

“Then why don’t I marry you!” Yu Dong suddenly proposed.

“You…” Xia Feng thought he had misheard.

“You see, you’re looking for someone to marry to ease your mother’s heart, and I also want to get married. We’re right in front of the doors to the Civil Affairs Bureau, and with all our papers too!” Yu Dong exclaimed while holding up her red household book.

“And the most important thing is that we just broke up with our exes. This is fate, ah!”

Right up until they left the Civil Affairs Bureau again, holding a newly registered red book, Xia Feng remained dazed still wondering, how did he end up getting married?

Did he just pick up a wife at the doors to the Civil Affairs Bureau?

What Xia Feng doesn’t know is that Yu Dong traveled back in time from 10 years in the future.

Now, having a second chance in life and able to secure a good husband, Yu Dong will live her life at full throttle and without regrets.

4 STARS - I REALLY LIKED IT

MY REVIEW:

This was a really good slow burn, slice of life romance with a small twist where Yu Dong suddenly transfers 10 years back in time when she was first stood in front of the doors to the Civil Affairs Bureau. Instead of making the same mistakes as she did in the past, she decides to marry someone else and is determined to live a better life than before. 

What happens is a marriage of convenience where Yu Dong and Xia Feng slowly get to know each other throughout their busy schedules. I loved that it wasn't an insta-love and that they both went into their marriage with their eyes wide open. Even though it was an unconventional marriage, you see them both trying to adjust to each other in their lives in a realistic way, and you can see their slowly building trust and support for each other. It's just a sweet relationship overall.  

I also really liked Yu Dong as person. Here is a woman who has a second chance at life. Instead of trying to get revenge or do something petty, she just does her best at everything, including her new career that she turned away from in her previous life. I loved her opinions at her job, too, and loved how she impacted so many people because of her words. She also has some really awesome friends that are fleshed out and play a big part in her support system.

Xia Feng was also a great character. Here is a male lead who isn't afraid to show his confusion and concern. He's not some cold iceberg shown in a lot of books. Even though he's super busy as a doctor, he still shows his care and actually communicates with Yu Dong. 

There's no dog blood drama either, which was a nice break during these stressful times. This was a fluffy, heartwarming novel, and I appreciated it for that!