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noellelovesbooks's review
5.0
Content Warnings: some sexual content, violence, torture, sexual harassment, sexual assault, kidnapping, sexism, classism, war themes,
Mention of: child abuse, addiction, mental health issues, adult entertainers,
***I received an ARC of this book, through Netgalley, ahead of release***
Do you ever finish a book and instantly want to cry and smack some people right across the face? 😅 Those are the emotions the ending gave me.
This is not the Disney Mulan we grew up with...in some ways it was a million times better...and in others I wish it was more Disney 🥹
Phenomenal book that I'm happy I pre-ordered so I can reread when it's released.
Mention of: child abuse, addiction, mental health issues, adult entertainers,
***I received an ARC of this book, through Netgalley, ahead of release***
Do you ever finish a book and instantly want to cry and smack some people right across the face? 😅 Those are the emotions the ending gave me.
This is not the Disney Mulan we grew up with...in some ways it was a million times better...and in others I wish it was more Disney 🥹
Phenomenal book that I'm happy I pre-ordered so I can reread when it's released.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual content, Violence, Sexism, Torture, Classism, War, and Sexual assault
Minor: Child abuse, Addiction, and Mental illness
jburinga's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Confinement, War, and Death
Moderate: Physical abuse, Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Murder, Violence, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual content
It seems like this book, based on the content warnings, is much darker than it is. That said, it is quite heavy and covers a vast number of topics during a time of war and a period where women had little power. And given Meilin’s power, she goes through, witnesses, and does a number of horrible things. It’s an integral part of the story.
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