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

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

For those are familiar with the folklore of the Four Great Beauties of Ancient China and Xi Shi in particular, this is a very faithful adaptation of it. With beautiful prose and a deep dive into Xi Shi, Fanli, and Fuchai’s stories, I enjoyed this a lot, as a lover of Chinese mythology and folklore! There is a happy-ish ending.