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A review by maralaene
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This is a fantastic reimagining with beautiful writing and scenery, that was very artfully created as a perspective of a young girl who takes her brothers place in pursuit of his destiny.
I really loved all the POVs from this book (though Ma was my favorite) and the way that the story unfolded. The most interesting thing to me, that I didn’t really notice until pretty far into the story, is how little fantasy actually is in the writing. Fantasy elements are mentioned here or there, but I kept expecting there to be stronger ties and stronger magic elements the whole time.
I did read this as an audiobook, and while I loved the narrator, the switching of characters mid chapter with little to no distinction except in some cases their pronouns, was a little on the confusing side to follow. I think reading a physical copy would help this quite a lot, but that being said I would still whole heartedly recommend this in any format.
Can’t wait for the second!
I really loved all the POVs from this book (though Ma was my favorite) and the way that the story unfolded. The most interesting thing to me, that I didn’t really notice until pretty far into the story, is how little fantasy actually is in the writing. Fantasy elements are mentioned here or there, but I kept expecting there to be stronger ties and stronger magic elements the whole time.
I did read this as an audiobook, and while I loved the narrator, the switching of characters mid chapter with little to no distinction except in some cases their pronouns, was a little on the confusing side to follow. I think reading a physical copy would help this quite a lot, but that being said I would still whole heartedly recommend this in any format.
Can’t wait for the second!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Death of parent