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

adventurous dark tense 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

4.25

A great exploration of the politics of desire and gender. Absolutely love the way the two main characters exist like two orbiting stars, and the way this book grips u and doesn’t let go. It isn’t a light read, but it’s rewarding

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexism, Violence, War, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Sexual content, Misogyny, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Dysphoria, and Death of parent

Minor: Ableism