A review by cadenlock
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

adventurous dark inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I loved reading Zhu's story, and I liked how Ma's perspective supported it. I didn't feel like I gained a ton from Ouyang's perspective. There were a lot of surprises, which were frustrating because I knew they were coming since it was teased (many times it would say, "She knew what she had to do," or the like), but I had to wait until it actually happened.
This is a story about ambition and desire for greatness, no matter what it takes. I'm excited to read the sequel to find out all that Zhu will achieve and what she will do to get there.
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