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knicke 's review for:
She Who Became the Sun
by Shelley Parker-Chan
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
She Who Became The Sun is outstanding. The tale is familiar due to the source material being Chinese myth and folklore, but the story is still so original. The characters are fantastic, too. It’s soapy in the best way. This book is a personal favourite of the year for sure!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence
Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Gore, Death of parent