A review by zoeolivia1199
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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

5.0

OBSESSED with this historical fantasy which reimagines the beginnings of the Ming Dynasty in China. Parker-Chan creates beautiful, evocative,  heartbreaking characters (Ouyang apologist here). You FEEL their desires and motivations in your body. The two main characters are fascinating foils for each other through their complicated relationships with queerness, gender, and fate. Can't give this book high enough praise. So excited for the sequel to drop in August. Parker-Chan outdid themselves with this debut. 
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