A review by cortanasreadingnook
Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful sad tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night is the stunning first installment in The Last Kingdom duology, inspired by the beauty of ancient China and Xianxia dramas. The world building was extensive with the high-stakes story itself narrated through two alternating POVs in an elegant prose. This is a romance fantasy book worth reading as it outlines the intergenerational traumatic impact of colonialism and ethnic cleansing through generations as told by history. This brings out a reader’s rage and hope as they live through the characters’ experiences, particularly that of Lan and Zen. A very timely, eye-opening book. I’m excited for how the author plans to conclude a story in a world that’s so full of magic and potential. I highly recommend! 
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