A review by ameliabee33
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

adventurous dark sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

It was endearing listening to Zhu Chongba's tenacity and utter sheer will to live throughout the book. We followed her become her brother, then a young monk, to then leading the rebel Red Turban's army. Which, throughout it all, she willed herself to have her brothers destiny, that Zhu Chongba would be great and greatness would shine upon Zhu. As well as being fictional, I did learn a lot about the power struggle going on in China in the 1300s. It was mesmerizing going between the perspectives of all the players in this scramble for power and Heavans blessing to rule. This is a book that I would like to go back and reread, because the dynamics and power moves I found to be somewhat confusing and intense.
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