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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a 3.5 Review Rounded Up.
I think that marketing this book as a romance, even as a romantasy has done it a disservice. I think its a good book, a strong story that weaves through all three of the timelines and explores the idea of love from an interesting point of view. The ending isn't that of a romance and I think its the thing I love most about the book. I like when stories examine the messiness of what is to be human and in love, and this book does it well.
I think that marketing this book as a romance, even as a romantasy has done it a disservice. I think its a good book, a strong story that weaves through all three of the timelines and explores the idea of love from an interesting point of view. The ending isn't that of a romance and I think its the thing I love most about the book. I like when stories examine the messiness of what is to be human and in love, and this book does it well.
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked a lot about this book, especially the first and middle thirds, which set up a lot of intriguing threads and questions. Ultimately I don't know if the story delivered on everything it promised - and the ending was a true fizzling letdown compared to what was set up - but I still found the journey compelling for the most part.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual violence, Violence
4 stars. I wouldn't call it a romance, but I did think it was a good fantasy novel.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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:
Complicated
I'd give this book a million stars if I could. I loved it that much!
Author Interview @ Writer's Digest:
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/justinian-huang-on-uncovering-the-greatest-love-story-never-told
Podcast: Justinian Huang: On Queer Identity and Asian Representation in Literature
https://www.colorofsuccesspodcast.com/justinian-huang-on-queer-identity-and-asian-representation-in-literature/
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/justinian-huang-on-uncovering-the-greatest-love-story-never-told
Podcast: Justinian Huang: On Queer Identity and Asian Representation in Literature
https://www.colorofsuccesspodcast.com/justinian-huang-on-queer-identity-and-asian-representation-in-literature/
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A great concept! A wonderful love story that travels through time.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Sexual content, Violence, Blood
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
No HEA
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Abandonment
Minor: Sexual harassment