Dorothy’s Forbidden Grimoire多萝西的禁密书典

The premise is fine, but the writing is drawn out.

The author stretches the chapters unnecessarily, with several that could easily be combined into one. Information already covered is often repeated and rephrased in the following chapters.

The story also explains every decision the MC makes, as if you're 4, telling you in an overly explicit, step-by-step way. Overall, it makes the story less engaging than it could be.

I also wouldn't place this on the level of LoM, since the setting is a mash-up of Cultist Simulator and other influences.

If you can't wait for the translation and also want to read the rest, it's about chapter 264, here it is:
https://www.trxs.cc/tongren/6951/115.html
It's readable, but the interface and options are "insufficient" and the website has a bad design, so I recommend you use some kind of dark mode. Also, if you're going to translate, I recommend using Google Chrome. Other browsers may not translate to Chinese, so pay attention to which chapter it is, as you can click on it and go to the last page. Enjoy!

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Gender-Bender? Heh Heh Heh

MC got gender-bendered without drinking assassin potion. Poor guy

If you liked Lord of the Mysteries, this book might catch your interest—but don’t expect the same depth. It has similar dark, mysterious vibes with secret powers and occult elements, but it leans more on fast pacing and less on intricate worldbuilding.

Dorothy is always prepared—sometimes too much. Solutions often fall into place a bit too easily, which can feel like plot armor. While LotM builds tension and mystery slowly, Dorothy’s Forbidden Grimoire moves quickly, trading depth for action.

In short: A fun, fast read with a competent protagonist and an intriguing world, but lacking the complexity and stakes that make LotM so compelling.

So overall I would give it a 7.5/10

This is honestly really good, the magic system is kinda similar to lotm but stories definitely have thoughts put into them. Don't mind about gender Bender tag. In a world full of freaky things and unnatural superpowers. Gender Bender should be least of your concerns lol.

Just send me your votes, this work, tsk, tsk

If you are going to make the mc a female, just stick to it, dont start as male and become female... Unless the premise of the novel is focused on the gender bending, there isn't much of a plot point in gender bending...