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

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a good read. I both appreciated and struggled with the ongoing emphasis on fate. Sometimes it made the plot feel a bit scripted, as is the nature of fate. But I loved Zhu Chongba coming into her own, claiming her own fate and her own self. I also loved the foil of Zhu Chongba and Ouyang. A book about desire and finding your path in a world that has a destiny planned for you. Amazing. 

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