A review by typhlosiontiffany
He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

“It could be a good thing that you were in so much pain you could erase yourself”

I loved “She Who Became the Sun” so much that I annotated the copy I own. It surprised me that I loved the sequel more. A book that shows the emotions and struggles that play with sexuality and identity while telling a complex, historical story is difficult to write and Parker-Chan does a phenomenal job. Add in the dash of magical realism and you have an amazing duology. 

Be sure to check the trigger warnings going into this book in particular to prepare yourself for some intense scenes. 
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