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chelseazhao's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
It’s so interesting because this doesn’t necessarily feel like a middle grade book.
Yes, our main character is 12, but there is a big focus on Chinese politics. I do feel that this is important, but it felt much for a book for preteens that probably don’t know anything about the Chinese political climate.
I really liked the idea of this book and it having a VR element. It really felt like a good mix of sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal.
It also had a TON of Chinese history. Much more so than myths. At times it felt like all this book was, was a way to learn Chinese history. I sometimes felt that the plot fell to the wayside so that we could get the history lesson. I don’t know this much about my own history.
Yes, our main character is 12, but there is a big focus on Chinese politics. I do feel that this is important, but it felt much for a book for preteens that probably don’t know anything about the Chinese political climate.
I really liked the idea of this book and it having a VR element. It really felt like a good mix of sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal.
It also had a TON of Chinese history. Much more so than myths. At times it felt like all this book was, was a way to learn Chinese history. I sometimes felt that the plot fell to the wayside so that we could get the history lesson. I don’t know this much about my own history.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Death of parent and Murder
loristoudenmier's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, War, and Classism
columbo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Xiran does it again. What a great book. Simultaneously about the importance of connecting to your roots, but not being afraid to question the legends we learn about them, as well as being a rollercoaster of an adventure through Chinese legend. A lot of love and care is clearly present for these characters and the setting. Xiran is an author to watch.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Classism, Death, Death of parent, and Genocide
Minor: Islamophobia
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