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Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo
3.0
3.5 Stars
I liked this better than [b:When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain|53265678|When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain (The Singing Hills Cycle, #2)|Nghi Vo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1588169628l/53265678._SY75_.jpg|81017617], but it still didn’t have the angsty emotional resonance as [b:The Empress of Salt and Fortune|51190882|The Empress of Salt and Fortune (The Singing Hills Cycle, #1)|Nghi Vo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1565188992l/51190882._SX50_SY75_.jpg|71836130] which remains my favorite.
This continues with cleric Chih in their efforts at gathering historical stories of the realm and how they take every opportunity that presents itself to be a lifelong learner. Chih and their faithful bird companion Almost Brilliant join four other travelers through some dangerous bandit infested woods and encounter a few harrowing situations.
Peppered always with tales of legend, this had some entertaining martial arts action both in the stories told and as the group make it towards their destination. What’s appreciated are the strong female characters portrayed here as well as the triumphant (not tragic) reveal at the end. I had fun here and look forward to what’s in store for Chih next!
I liked this better than [b:When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain|53265678|When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain (The Singing Hills Cycle, #2)|Nghi Vo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1588169628l/53265678._SY75_.jpg|81017617], but it still didn’t have the angsty emotional resonance as [b:The Empress of Salt and Fortune|51190882|The Empress of Salt and Fortune (The Singing Hills Cycle, #1)|Nghi Vo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1565188992l/51190882._SX50_SY75_.jpg|71836130] which remains my favorite.
This continues with cleric Chih in their efforts at gathering historical stories of the realm and how they take every opportunity that presents itself to be a lifelong learner. Chih and their faithful bird companion Almost Brilliant join four other travelers through some dangerous bandit infested woods and encounter a few harrowing situations.
Peppered always with tales of legend, this had some entertaining martial arts action both in the stories told and as the group make it towards their destination. What’s appreciated are the strong female characters portrayed here as well as the triumphant (not tragic) reveal at the end. I had fun here and look forward to what’s in store for Chih next!