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3.75
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix

It was good. I liked the worldbuilding and the details. However, I had a hard time with the book as Zhen was my absolute favourite, and he deserved everything in the entire world and far less trauma. He was incredibly emphatic despite all the pain and suffering he went through: one of the truest forms of strength is remaining kind despite adversity. One thing I didn’t love was the dynamic present for most of the book. I only truly got into it once they were on a more level playing field and the power dynamic was less troubling. This was a very small portion of the book. 
I don’t regret reading it, but I don’t think I’ll read it again.