Reviews

Tales of the Celestial Kingdom by Sue Lynn Tan

anhistorianabouttown's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

4.5

megreadslotsofbooks's review against another edition

5.0

I just love everything about this world and these characters. I wish I could live in it.

chaotic_dreams's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

mem62298's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

layylahjordan's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

I'm going to be real honest and say I was only here for Liwei, Wenzhi, and Xingyin.

Dawn was good, Twilight wasn't. Dusk, that was where all the good stuff was at and it was perfection. I love these three characters with my entire being. Sue Lynn Tan could rewrite this entire series only from Wenzhi's POV and I would still eat it up.

books_tea_and_fantasy's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 ⭐️

Characters: 7
Atmosphere: 7
Writing: 8
Plot: 5
Intrigue: 6
Logic: 6
Enjoyment: 7

celadore's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

loves_nurse's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A lovely follow up to the duology. Sort of a smattering of odds n ends chapters that further expound on the Moon Goddess and the Sun Warrior books. Delightful.

lilanreads's review against another edition

5.0

This book is a compilation of prequel (retelling of Houyi and Chang'e legend), side stories that took place within the 2 book (from Liwei, Wenzhi, Shuxiao POV), and extended epilogue.
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PREQUEL: I actually enjoyed this more than I thought I would! I find Houyi and Chang'e to be much more sympathetic here. It felt very nostalgic to read this Chinese legend again

wendle's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0