A review by farihaf
Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

It has such a promising plot with a corruption arc but it ended up being disappointing. The main character was being constantly describes as someone who is 'oh so clever', yet she managed to escape all the situations because of someone else. There were many clever ways to get rid of her problems but in the end she just kept relying on the 'god' inside of her and outright killing them even when it was clear such a step will only bring suspicion.