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frantically's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
While this book is incredibly engaging and well-written, I struggled to connect with the MC. Baker tries very hard to make her a morally grey character, in the vein of "The Poppy War" but I found it hard to root for her. I loved the way the author incorporated actual Chinese history and how she adapted. Unsure if I'll continue with the sequel, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Gore, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Violence, Torture, Blood, Sexual harassment, War, Child death, Bullying, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Chronic illness and Sexual content
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