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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Strong character development:
Yes
multiple pov, some I liked less than other so it seemed longer at times
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, War
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The last chapter kind of killed me and broke my heart but this is such a brilliant and fantastical book. 9.75/10
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wanted to love this so badly, and for some parts I did. The characters were all compelling, and I adored Zhu’s journey to greatness. The darkness of it was fascinating and kept me intrigued even when the book dragged. I wasn’t a fan of the intense amount of military ongoings, which was a major part of the plot. That being said, I think if you’re someone who enjoys grand sweeping battles and political intrigue, then this would be the perfect book for you.
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Holy bananas. If you want complicated characters, characters you find yourself rooting for despite the fact that they’re unquestionably terrible people, and laser-sharp focus on gender and queering fantasy — this is the book for you. Chinese history reimagined as an incredibly fantasy determined by fate, desire, and willingness to transgress boundaries in order to seize greatness.
The only problem? It came out last week, and I think I might die waiting for the sequel to be published.
The only problem? It came out last week, and I think I might die waiting for the sequel to be published.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Honestly I really wanted to love this book, but I struggled to connect with the characters and the way it was written.
I enjoyed the romance elements.