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A review by greeneggsandsam
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-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? N/A
5.0
"We should appreciate the flower, regardless of its roots."
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Daughter of the Moon Goddess is a retelling of the Chinese legend of Chang'e. We follow Xingyin, the sheltered daughter of the Moon Goddess, who has to flee from the moon and find a way to survive in the celestial realm. Xingyin strives to find a way to free her mother, but she learns the journey in trying to do so is more perilous than she imagined.
This novel is so whimsical and is sprinkled with beautiful quotes. The world building was easy to follow, and it was such a joy to learn. It's easy to visualize the places Xingyin is in thanks to Sue Lynn Tan's lush writing. The myth/legend aspect of the plot was so intriguing!
I personally feel like Xingyin's character is very realistic, especially as a YA character set for this age group. She does think about things other than her mother, like her relationships and friendships with other people. She's instinctuallly a moral person. This, along with her coping through her fears and doubts, pushing herself to stay strong and be brave, makes her such a loveable character.
The twist absolutely destroyed me! I was not expecting the developments that came towards the climax of the book, and it hurt my soul in the best way possible. The last two ro three chapters also had me crying, so that always makes me love a book more!
I cannot say enough good things about this. Personally, it's the perfect length, long enough to suck you in and make you never want it to end. I cannot wait for the finale!
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Daughter of the Moon Goddess is a retelling of the Chinese legend of Chang'e. We follow Xingyin, the sheltered daughter of the Moon Goddess, who has to flee from the moon and find a way to survive in the celestial realm. Xingyin strives to find a way to free her mother, but she learns the journey in trying to do so is more perilous than she imagined.
This novel is so whimsical and is sprinkled with beautiful quotes. The world building was easy to follow, and it was such a joy to learn. It's easy to visualize the places Xingyin is in thanks to Sue Lynn Tan's lush writing. The myth/legend aspect of the plot was so intriguing!
I personally feel like Xingyin's character is very realistic, especially as a YA character set for this age group. She does think about things other than her mother, like her relationships and friendships with other people. She's instinctuallly a moral person. This, along with her coping through her fears and doubts, pushing herself to stay strong and be brave, makes her such a loveable character.
The twist absolutely destroyed me! I was not expecting the developments that came towards the climax of the book, and it hurt my soul in the best way possible. The last two ro three chapters also had me crying, so that always makes me love a book more!
I cannot say enough good things about this. Personally, it's the perfect length, long enough to suck you in and make you never want it to end. I cannot wait for the finale!
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