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A review by akamm
He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan
emotional
sad
tense
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
4.5
A successful sequel and conclusion to the duology. I listened to the audiobook and I'm glad I did. This story has complicated plot threads that I would have DNFed if reading.
I honestly forgot a lot of the previous book, but this book did a good job of reorienting me, slowly and deliberately. There was good character growth and battle scenes. I really enjoyed how the "mandate of heaven" was used in this book. It felt naturally integrated into the world.
The end was... Abrupt, but I get it. This is kind of historical fiction, so if you know history, you'd know how this was going to end.
In short, if you liked "She Who Became the Sun", you'll probably like this one.
I honestly forgot a lot of the previous book, but this book did a good job of reorienting me, slowly and deliberately. There was good character growth and battle scenes. I really enjoyed how the "mandate of heaven" was used in this book. It felt naturally integrated into the world.
The end was... Abrupt, but I get it. This is kind of historical fiction, so if you know history, you'd know how this was going to end.
In short, if you liked "She Who Became the Sun", you'll probably like this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse and Domestic abuse