Reviews - Beware of Chicken 2

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I really loved book one, and book two did not disappoint! This is much longer than book one (which is great) and has great notes after each chapter by the author. The world-building expands in this instalment with more emphasis on characters introduced in book one. While it may seem slow, this book still entertains and captivates and is an absolute joy to read.

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catari's review against another edition

5.0

Another great read. I had lots of fun.

Jin is content: he has a piece of evergreen land that he takes really good care of, a great companion in Meiling, and is surrounded by friends. The things is, he may not be too bent on being the most powerful person, but his companions may. Bi De is off to an adventure. Wa Shi also leaves for one of hiw own. Xiulan and Gou Ren are as busy growing up their power (and Gou Ren is trying, with Lanlan's help, to be an honorable man for his potential - but still hipothetical - wife). Yun Ren gets very much into photography. The tournament is right around the corner, and Jin has to make decisions he doesn't really feel ready for. We have new companions, but old challenges.

I know it's not at all the center of the story, but my romantic side is always on, so Jin's and Meimei's relationship makes me so happy and I love reading about them together.

Gou Ren had such growth in this book. He strived to be a better version of himself, being bold when needed, and resigned when required.

Tigu as well. She learns to communicate, and thrive on her goals, being humble when needed, accepting advices and lessons.

Special mention to the pictures peppered through the book, they were well timed to show whatever was going on, but not excessive.

Some of my favorite phrases:

Ever since Jin had arrived, Gou Ren had found himself increasingly able to ignore weird things happening.

‘Rizzu wrong. Tigu’er wrong. Wife wrong too,’ he said simply and immediately.
Tigu’s eyes widened. Even rebuking Pi Pa?
‘All make mistakes. All make others hurt. Tigu’er tries to force training. Wife tries to force friendship. Rizzu tries to force respect. None worked,’ he said simply, turning his eyes to her. They were not quite as dull at that moment, sparking with something in their depths. ‘Cannot force these things. Force only turns to resentment.’

Memories flashed in front of Xiulan’s eyes.
“Caring is not a weakness,” Senior Sister declared.
“After all, the road you take to get there is just as important as the destination itself,” Master Jin whispered.
Tigu, pulling her strikes, and telling Xiulan to get some sleep.
Bi De, his eyes full of concern as he tried his best to teach her.

“Though I do have one more question, if you know the answer … Why did your husband come here?” Lady asked.
Meiling answered immediately, turning back around to look at her. “He wanted a quiet life. Away from all the intrigue and fighting.”