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peggy_racham's review against another edition
4.75
Such a cute rewrite of the story. Focused more on Mulans inner battle and Shangs view of her. The description of Diyu was so interesting and well written
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Colonisation, Grief, Murder, Death of parent, Violence, and War
things100's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was such a good retelling of Milan I really enjoyed it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical content, and War
Minor: Death of parent
toy_masterpiece's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
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This book was a fun extension of the Mulan story! Specifically focusing on the various elements of the afterlife from Chinese mythology. It has the structure of following the various trials taken on by some mystical hero tasked with defying the gods. This structure is not usually my style which is the reason for the below-4 score. Like at some points I was just thinking, "aNOTHer roadblock?" But it definitely fits the story that the author wanted to tell.
This book truly gets you into Mulan's head and you understand why she is the hero because of how clever she is.
The reader, Emily Wu Zeller really sounds like Mulan at some parts which makes the book feel like a movie since the voice the author writes her in is so in character.
And honestly y'all, just read this instead of watching the live action remake. The female antagonist is actually done quite well here.
This book was a fun extension of the Mulan story! Specifically focusing on the various elements of the afterlife from Chinese mythology. It has the structure of following the various trials taken on by some mystical hero tasked with defying the gods. This structure is not usually my style which is the reason for the below-4 score. Like at some points I was just thinking, "aNOTHer roadblock?" But it definitely fits the story that the author wanted to tell.
This book truly gets you into Mulan's head and you understand why she is the hero because of how clever she is.
The reader, Emily Wu Zeller really sounds like Mulan at some parts which makes the book feel like a movie since the voice the author writes her in is so in character.
And honestly y'all, just read this instead of watching the live action remake. The female antagonist is actually done quite well here.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
vixenreader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Aside from the original source material, Lim manages to use the “Mulan” mythos to create a surprisingly engrossing story with steeped in Chinese mythology while still capturing the central moral of the 1998 film.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal cruelty, Drug use, and Cursing
Be aware of the use of weapons, demons, descriptions of Diyu and Youdu (the Underworld and Hell), running away, and exploration of self-doubt and guilt.roaming_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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? It's complicated
3.5
The concept of this whole book series is cute but also very fascinating. It's like a "What If" series for Disney movies. I love that this book dove into Chinese culture and folklore by taking us through Diyu. It also showed a deeper relationship between Mulan and Shang that we obviously couldn't get in the movie. It was definitely a bit cheesy, but an easy read and very enjoyable!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
keiwald's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
Very fun. It takes after the movie version, starting with the huns and the avalanche, then immediately deviates. It is not a retelling, but a what if expansion. Certainly a lot of fun and wonderful to watch Mulans journey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Sexism, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: War and Violence
cleanupferret27's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the alternative spin it had on Mulan (one of my already favourite characters). I particularly loved that even though the journey was different, the ending remained how I had hoped.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Death of parent, and Death
stories's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Less “what if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld” and more “what if Shang, not Mulan, was injured by Shan Yu’s sword”, but a good read nonetheless.
I assume the cultural references were legit, since I lack the knowledge, and specifically enjoyed the dreamlike shifting truths and reality.
Plus, a sweet ending for *all*.
I assume the cultural references were legit, since I lack the knowledge, and specifically enjoyed the dreamlike shifting truths and reality.
Plus, a sweet ending for *all*.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, War, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“Couldn’t a woman be worth something without having to be a bride?” So many Easter eggs quotes from the movie sprinkled in this slightly reshift / twist if you will about Mulan. This twist focuses on the part where they were in the mountains trying to defeat the Hun and the aftermath of said victory. This story did a great job of presenting itself in a way that I could actually picture the animation as I read. The pacing was a little slow so be mindful it takes a while before any action really happens. Although the book was a little wordy with the descriptions, everyone seemed to be the same as the movie versions of themselves. I’m excited to read the other novels in the Twisted Tales Disney series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Death of parent, and Blood
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