A review by amy_reading_23
Shanghai Immortal by A.Y. Chao

funny lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

This is a fun book, and it was interesting to learn more about Chinese folklore. The main character was a bit immature, which I guess kind of makes sense since she's led mostly quite a sheltered life, but yeah I can see why people say it reads more like YA than adult fiction. I think my favourite bit was when they were in mortal Shanghai. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Physical abuse

Minor: Child death, Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Colonisation, Death of parent, Drug use, Kidnapping, and Emotional abuse