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

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Thank you to @macmillian.audio #MacAudio2024 and the author for the gifted audiobook.

I was completely unaware of the legend of Xishi when I first picked up this book. 

The narrative is heart-wrenching, and the writing is truly exceptional. The vivid descriptions immediately drew me in, making it difficult to set the book aside. The book features strong character development, romance, political intrigue, and tragedy. Xishi discovers love and a complexity in her enemy that she never anticipated. The depth and complexity of the characters made the story incredibly impactful. The ending was so beautifully written that I felt a sense of loss when I finished the book. 

The narrator's performance added depth to the characters and kept me engrossed in the story.

 If you enjoy stories of power struggles between kingdoms intertwined with romance, this book is a must-read.