A review by dymonlikestoread
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

ARC Review 

A Song To Drown Rivers

Author: Ann Liang

Rating: 4.5/5 πŸŒ•πŸŒ•πŸŒ•πŸŒ•πŸŒ—

Spice: 0/5 

Release Date: October 1st 2024


I HAVE NEVER LOVED AND HATED A BOOK SO MUCH IN MY LIFE.


There's so much to unpack in this book I don't know where to start. I will give a full review closer to the release date. 


The book follows Xishi from the Yu kingdom whose curse is her undeniable beauty. Because of her beauty, she's recruited by King Gouijan's handsome military advisor Fanli. Xishi is offered the opportunity to use her beauty as a weapon to bring the neighboring Wu kingdom down and get personal revenge on her own by seducing their tyrant King Fuchai. Personally trained by Fanli, Xishi quickly discovers her desire for him, will she be able to seduce Fanchi in order to bring down the Wu kingdom and be with the man she truly desires?


I was gasping for air I couldn’t believe the amount of twists I could not predict the ending if I tried. I am screaming this is the biggest WTF ending. I am not okay. But if you’re looking for a book that entices you from the beginning and breaks you at the end read this book. 


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