A review by asahome
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

3.75

To free her mother, a woman challenges societal expectations while two men fight for her love because she's the most awesomest ever. 
 
I love learning about new cultures and mythology. It makes my little heart pitter patter. This world was rich and beautiful, full of complex structures and breathtaking imagery. I loved that she fought for everything she had both with her strength and her strength of character.

I was surprised to find I enjoyed the main character as is frequently not the case with first person narratives, especially from a female perspective. While she was arrogant/naive at times, she tried to be honorable in every way she could. I especially enjoyed the way she honed her skills and took advantage of every opportunity she could to advance herself without stepping on others. I felt for her when she was betrayed by her love. I rooted for her in battle and laughed with her as she played with her friends. 

I also enjoyed her love interests. They weren't ridiculous in courting her nor overly solicitous as if she was incapable. They respected her wishes and supported her decisions. They sought her guidance and asked rather than demanded. Each relationship was allowed space to blossom and, while not liking each other, the men never got in a direct pissing match.

I cannot say which one I preferred as at times they both betrayed her and stood for her when she needed it.

Content Warnings by Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan - Book Trigger Warnings 

I was disheartened when her second love was willing to sacrifice their love to enslave the dragons. I don't know how to spell the names of the characters because it was an audiobook, but I thought she could be free of her ill-fated love for the Celestial Prince and be happy with the Cloud Prince. The resolution to the dragons' problem was genius though she paid a steep price for it.
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