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A review by girlreading
An Echo in the City by K.X. Song
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A poignant story of passion, love, the nuances within individual diaspora experiences and what it means to use your voice and actions to take a stand for what you believe in.
Whilst the romance itself didn’t do a lot for me, I though K.X. Song did a brilliant job with Phoenix and Kai’s characters and their individual beliefs and battles (both internal and external). I thought the sociological and political explorations throughout this book was really interesting, so much so that I kind of wish this hadn’t been a romance, as it fell somewhat flat in comparison and at times took away from the poignancy of Kai and Phoenix’s relationship to the protests, movements and their relationship to Hong Kong itself. That being said, this was an overall compelling read and one I’d happily recommend.
Whilst the romance itself didn’t do a lot for me, I though K.X. Song did a brilliant job with Phoenix and Kai’s characters and their individual beliefs and battles (both internal and external). I thought the sociological and political explorations throughout this book was really interesting, so much so that I kind of wish this hadn’t been a romance, as it fell somewhat flat in comparison and at times took away from the poignancy of Kai and Phoenix’s relationship to the protests, movements and their relationship to Hong Kong itself. That being said, this was an overall compelling read and one I’d happily recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Racial slurs, and Police brutality