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Strike the Zither by Joan He

2 reviews

olive_lol's review

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adventurous 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

4.25

Whether you like Zephyr will make or break this book for you. I loved Zephyr, so I had a great time reading. Her ego gives the narration so much personality, and every description reinforces her character and how she sees the world. I spent most of the book ignoring her romance, though. I thought it was unnecessary, and I was more invested in other parts of the story.

Because of the nature of the plot twist in the middle, I felt like the second half was somewhat disconected from the first. However, putting Zephyr into a warrior's body is a clever way to spark character development, considering she originally didn't respect warriors.
I also wish we had gotten to know side characters like Lotus and Cloud better in the first half.

Overall, a fun book with a lot of personality and a divisive protagonist.
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marywahlmeierbracciano's review

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adventurous challenging medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes

5.0

This book is chock-full of some of the most badass female characters you’ve ever met.  A feminist retelling of an ancient Chinese classic, this women-led epic is a wartime story of loyalty, trust, honor, and betrayal—it’s absolutely brutal, at times.  The narrator, Zephyr, is a brilliant young strategist who is always three steps ahead, predicting and orchestrating events with pinpoint accuracy, until something unforeseen changes everything.  Be prepared to get hooked on this series!
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