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Lui che annegò il mondo by Shelley Parker-Chan

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

damn

This book was an incredibly strong follow up to the first book. I was a little skeptical about continuing the series because the ending of the first book stomped on my heart, but I am soooo glad I persisted. It ended up drawing me in just as much as the first one. It held me in rapt attention. This series has definitely solidified itself as one of my favorites.

There were some parts that were a little heavy handed, so just make sure to be aware of the trigger warnings. 

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Oh my god. Whatever I expected from the sequel to She Who Became The Sun... it was not this. But the conclusion to this story was amazing. I gasped, I yelled, I cried... mostly cried. I felt more for Ouyang in this than I did in the first which was highly unexpected but I thoroughly ate up all the scenes between Ouyang and Zhu having to interact because of the begrudging team-up. Everything was traumatic and incredible.

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Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A much more emotionally taxing story than its counterpart, He Who Drowned the World eclipsed its predecessor in all ways. I was surprised to find myself crying, when at other parts of the story I had to force myself to continue reading. 

I really appreciated the continued depth with which the author explored gender and identity in this series, as well as mental health. 

This story forces you to ask yourself, “is it too late to change the fate that I chose?” And “who am I once I turn away from everything I’ve always believed?”

While not a 5⭐️ duology for me personally, I think it is worth the time. 

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Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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