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To Sway A Soul
by Ireen Chau
lighthearted
medium-paced
This didn’t fully work for me. I enjoyed the characters and the premise, but something about this was too simple. Yes, it is a cozy fantasy, so I wasn’t expecting anything too crazy, but still. I think the plot was a little basic and everything felt a bit too convenient and easy for the characters. You reeeally have to suspend your disbelief, and even then, nothing was that compelling, for me. This book is fairly short, and yet took me 2 WEEKS to finish!!! Idk why 😭
The characters were nice, but I didn’t fully understand their connection. They were both willing to help the other despite being basically strangers. I kind of get it in Shao Qing’s case (he was intrigued by the feelings he suddenly felt with Zhi Lan), but I feel like Zhi Lan wasn’t close enough to Shao Qing yet to be so intent on finding his soul. Perhaps if the story spanned a longer time period I’d feel more of their bond. Then, after only knowing each other for 3 days, they were in love (????), and thenthey don’t see each other in months, and when they reunite, they get engaged… After spending a total of 3 DAYS with each other… Once again, their time together should’ve spanned longer.
Despite that, I still think this book was enjoyable, and I’m excited for Ireen Chau’s next book!
The characters were nice, but I didn’t fully understand their connection. They were both willing to help the other despite being basically strangers. I kind of get it in Shao Qing’s case (he was intrigued by the feelings he suddenly felt with Zhi Lan), but I feel like Zhi Lan wasn’t close enough to Shao Qing yet to be so intent on finding his soul. Perhaps if the story spanned a longer time period I’d feel more of their bond. Then, after only knowing each other for 3 days, they were in love (????), and then
Despite that, I still think this book was enjoyable, and I’m excited for Ireen Chau’s next book!