Captivated by You

Secretly Captivated was a somewhat annoyingly low-profile Internet CV (Character Voice). In all of his life, he had only dubbed in two radio dramas, yet he stably sat on his throne of the number one CV in the Internet dubbing circle. He was romantic, gorgeous, charming, and touching. When he spoke, you would think that he was looking at you with a somewhat smiling expression in his eyes that made you hold your breath. Would you fall in love with a person because of his voice, regardless of his appearance, age, or family background? Would you fall in love with this person without the slightest hesitation solely because of his voice? If you asked Mo Lan questions like these, she would definitely say she would while nodding her head without the slightest hesitation. Mo Lan believed that the first time she met Gu Yemi was on the high-speed railway that was driving towards Hangzhou, when she had kindly reminded him that the railway train already reached the station. However, the first time Gu Yemi met her was actually very late at night in a train on Line 2 of the Nanjing Subway. Afterwards, the Internet dubber CV Secretly Captivated who had already mysteriously hid away for three years announced that he would begin acting in new projects and became active in the Internet dubbing circle again. And after that, he announced that henceforth, he would withdraw from the circle again. Actually, the fact that Gu Yemi only briefly retired in order to find that girl who made a smiling expression from the corners of her eyes to the tips of her eyebrows when talking about him was probably not even known by Mo Lan. Afterwards, he told her that in the second half of his life, he only wanted to be captivated by her. With these sincere words, he offered to give me his only and eternal life in the Internet dubbing circle.

Original Publisher

Unknown

Original Language

chinese

Type

Published Novel

## My Thoughts on Captivated by You "Captivated by You" is a modern romance that dips its toes into the world of voice acting and online fandom. After diving into this novel, I found myself with mixed feelings, landing somewhere in the realm of "sweet but not groundbreaking." It’s a light, fluffy read perfect for when you want something easy to consume, but it might not leave a lasting impression. ### First Impressions Right off the bat, I was drawn in by the premise. The idea of a love story blossoming between a dedicated fan and her idol, especially within the character voice (CV) world, felt fresh. The female lead is an adorable fangirl, and the male lead is a seemingly perfect, clean-cut guy. The initial chapters had me hooked, eager to see their relationship unfold. ### What Works Well The strongest aspect of "Captivated by You" is the portrayal of the male lead's captivating voice. The author does an excellent job of making you believe in his alluring charm and talent. I could almost hear the richness and depth in his voice just from the descriptions. This element, for me, truly elevated the story. Many also loved the focus on the relationship development between the leads, appreciating the sincerity and warmth of their interactions. The interactions between the FL and ML are heartwarming and made me smile a lot. ### Areas of Concern While I enjoyed the overall sweetness, I felt the plot lacked a certain depth. The female lead's naivete, while endearing to some, occasionally bordered on unbelievable. I did feel like the story relied a bit too heavily on the "amazing voice" trope, with repetitive descriptions that lost their impact over time. Some readers felt the male lead's pursuit was a bit too aggressive, lacking the subtlety found in similar novels. While the romance is cute, it might not be memorable. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers found the FL's blind faith in online strangers and her relationship advice to her cousin unrealistic and potentially dangerous. The male lead's feelings seem to come out of nowhere and the way he pursues the female lead is a bit much. ### Final Verdict Overall, "Captivated by You" is a pleasant, quick read. It's a sweet romance with a unique premise that's sure to appeal to fans of the genre. While it may not be a literary masterpiece, it's a fun and engaging story that I'd recommend if you're looking for something light and fluffy.