3.94 AVERAGE

lexibruner97's review

3.5

I liked the characters in this book and the rich descriptions of culture and setting, so much so that I could ignore the insta-lovey aspects of the relationships. But the plot went a little off the rails, and I found that the characters often acted in hypoctitical ways that lacked nuance (even for seventeen year olds). I would probably read this book again, and would probably be just as frustrated with the second half of the novel the second time around!
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preeti_cute's review

3.5
adventurous mysterious sad 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
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morgan_is_reading's review

3.75
emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

_will_18_'s review


Boring and predictable world building, predictable and stale plot lack of intrigue

thegirlellie's review

5.0

I wish I could rate this even higher loved this so much
challenging emotional mysterious sad 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: Yes
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bluberi's review

4.0
adventurous emotional inspiring reflective relaxing
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous lighthearted fast-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

cairups's review

5.0
emotional hopeful 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: Yes
emotional lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I loved everything about this book! The inclusion of ancient Chinese customs, the banter between Zhen and Xian, the emotional wreck it left me in.