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sundayfever 's review for:
She Who Became the Sun
by Shelley Parker-Chan
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I went back and forth on this book. At times it really engaged me, at other times it bored me. It was easier to love and empathize with Zhu as a main character than Ouyang. A stellar world of historical fiction, with queer romance, very well written. Lots of themes of fate, desire and identity. Maybe details of military campaigns just aren't my thing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Misogyny, Sexism, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Dysphoria
Minor: Transphobia, Fire/Fire injury