In the Name of the Stars
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Summary
The first thing Gu Queqiao saw when she woke was Xie Chenyuan, and so, with no memory of who she was, she let him take her home. Through all the ups and downs that followed, through conspiracy after conspiracy, she stayed by his side as they searched for the truth together. Later, after surviving an attempt on her life, Gu Queqiao unexpectedly regained her memories—only to find herself standing on the opposite side from Xie Chenyuan. It turned out they had met once, years ago. It turned out the person hunting Gu Queqiao had been sent by her own future self. And it turned out that Xie Chenyuan was in love with Gu Queqiao...
Editor's review
In the Name of the Stars opens with amnesia and braids its mystery and romance threads tightly together: Gu Queqiao is taken home by Xie Chenyuan, and as they weather the ups and downs of the world and face one conspiracy after another, they search for the truth side by side—until her memory returns and her identity and loyalties suddenly flip. What grips readers most is the layering of reversals: a brief encounter years ago, a pursuer who turns out to be her own future self, and Xie Chenyuan's unspoken feelings. These clues lock into one another, forcing readers to keep reassessing the relationships between characters even as they chase the truth. Mu Dangdang's narration emphasizes suspense and emotional tension, making this a good fit for readers who like the thrill of solving a puzzle inside a love story. Read it as a book that rewards attention to detail: the opening amnesia is the entry point, the middle stretch of companionship is the setup, and the later opposition is the real emotional test. It suits binge-reading on a weekend or during a commute, letting you swing between trust and doubt along with the characters.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- romance readers who enjoy amnesia plots and identity reversals
- readers who prefer mysteries interwoven with romance and a plot full of hooks
- readers who can accept characters switching sides and enjoy reinterpreting relationships
- casual readers who want the fun of solving a puzzle within a long story
Not a good fit for
- readers who want only light, sweet romance and no suspense or conspiracy
- readers with little patience for amnesia, temporal cause and effect, or similar premises
- those expecting strict hard science fiction or rigorous logical deduction
Reading tips
- At the start, note the small differences in Gu Queqiao before and after her amnesia; they set up later reversals for comparison.
- When the conspiracy thread picks up in the middle, keep a simple character-relationship note so the side switches don't confuse you.
- Slow down during the later opposition to feel the impact of Xie Chenyuan's restrained feelings and Gu Queqiao's returning memories.
- If the reversals leave you dizzy, go back to the opening chapters to reconfirm the earliest clues about their first meeting.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言 我的心里住了一碗汤、一盘炒饭和一个赖床的午后
- 第一章 维天有汉 监亦有光
- 1 “狐狸”与警察
- 2 “狐狸”的陨落
- 3 忍顾鹊桥归路
- 4 迷路的兔子
- 5 警察与兔
- 第二章 明月皎皎 星汉西流
- 6 失踪的“狐狸”
- 7 银河与流溪
- 8 贺卓山
- 第三章 跂彼织女，终日七襄
- 9 异瞳
- 10 七襄
- 11 人造人
- 12 再生
- 13 暗影杀手
- 14 出逃
- 第四章 遥望极辰，天晓月移
- 15 极辰
- 16 苏醒
- 17 险生
- 18 入狐口
- 19 同类
- 20 缺失的记忆
- 第五章 荧荧之火，离离乱惑
- 21 参商
- 22 碎片
- 23 矜持
- 24 表白
- 25 北落师门
- 26 失踪
- 27 过去
- 28 参宿四
- 第六章 东有启明 西有长庚
- 29 东有启明
- 30 西有长庚
- 31 海石三
- 32 回梦
- 33 哀往笑藏
- 第七章 故事几章 唯梦一场
- 34 星屑
- 35 昼星
- 36 记忆
- 37 记忆
- 38 告别
- 第八章 岁月不息，相思不及
- 39 如果
- 40 面对
- 41 治疗
- 42 设计
- 43 姐姐
- 44 江歌
- 45 救他
- 46 交易
- 47 失去
- 48 不死
- 尾声 唯愿如此，别无他求
- 番外一
- 人生不相见，动如参与商
- 番外二
- 懵懂不知摘星事，直到流萤舞成眠
FAQ
I haven't read the author's other works. Can I start with this one?
Yes. This is a standalone story that begins with Gu Queqiao waking without her memory; the main plot follows her and Xie Chenyuan searching for the truth and does not depend on earlier books. Just follow the opening premise, and the later reversals will circle back to explain the causes.
Are there many reversals? Will I get lost?
The reversals are the main draw: a meeting from years ago, the origin of the pursuer, and Xie Chenyuan's feelings. The author reveals clues gradually, so reading in normal order is enough to follow along. If the clues feel tangled midway, reread the opening chapters for comparison.
Is the romance sweet or angsty?
On the whole it leans toward emotional push-and-pull under suspenseful tension: early on there is the comfort of relying on each other while searching for the truth, and later the return of memory and the clash of opposing sides create conflict. Readers who like romance with suspense and setbacks will settle in more easily; those expecting pure sweetness may need to adjust.
Is it better read in one sitting or in stages?
Either works. The suspense makes continuous reading good for keeping the deduction coherent; if your time is fragmented, read in sections as the conspiracy advances, finishing one clue point at a time before following the shifts in relationships.
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Author
Mu Dangdang is a writer active in the field of youth literature. Public information about her is limited; it is known that she is a signed author with Xiaohua Reading. Two of her works are included here: In the Name of the Stars and Flowers Bloom as Before, a Hundred Years Without Worry. Her books are commonly classified as science fiction and modern romance, while her actual writing focuses mainly on youth love themes. Judging from the available works, her writing centers on the emotional experiences of young readers and seeks narrative space between science-fiction settings and urban romance. Her titles carry a distinct youthful and lyrical flavor and suit readers who enjoy light science fiction blended with romance. Because verifiable biographical information is scarce, the full scope of her writing and the evolution of her style await more works and materials.
