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A review by audreychiao
Peony in Love by Lisa See
4.0
4/5 stars. I started this book expecting to read a romantic historical fiction. Instead, I read a historical fiction about hopeful women with limited choices who assert their self-determination by causing harm to themselves and others.
At first I was so frustrated and couldn’t believe I was reading a story about a girl who loves so blindly. It hurt to see the main character, Peony, act and feel the way she did. I realized this was purposeful for her character development. I’m so glad the book turned out differently than it started.
I also enjoyed reading the author’s note to learn of Lisa See’s inspirations.
At first I was so frustrated and couldn’t believe I was reading a story about a girl who loves so blindly. It hurt to see the main character, Peony, act and feel the way she did. I realized this was purposeful for her character development. I’m so glad the book turned out differently than it started.
I also enjoyed reading the author’s note to learn of Lisa See’s inspirations.