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A review by readwithria
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Daughter of the Moon Goddess swept me off my feet, and surprised me more than once.
I went into this book mostly blind, and didn’t know what to expect other than a Chinese inspired fantasy story. Little did I know, this book was more than it appeared to be! The plot was excellent, the pacing kept me reading at all hours of the night, the characters were compelling, and the TWIST was so unexpected! I also appreciate that while this is the first book in a duology, it still wrapped up its major plot points and felt like a complete story in its own right.
I couldn’t tell you why this isn’t a five star read, I just didn’t get the five star vibe when I finished the book. My guess is that it’s in part due to the love triangle, which isn’t my favorite trope. It was executed quite well, but I’m never a big fan.
This book was breathtaking. Tan’s debut was as beautiful as its cover, and I can’t wait to read the sequel. 4.5 stars.
I went into this book mostly blind, and didn’t know what to expect other than a Chinese inspired fantasy story. Little did I know, this book was more than it appeared to be! The plot was excellent, the pacing kept me reading at all hours of the night, the characters were compelling, and the TWIST was so unexpected! I also appreciate that while this is the first book in a duology, it still wrapped up its major plot points and felt like a complete story in its own right.
I couldn’t tell you why this isn’t a five star read, I just didn’t get the five star vibe when I finished the book. My guess is that it’s in part due to the love triangle, which isn’t my favorite trope. It was executed quite well, but I’m never a big fan.
This book was breathtaking. Tan’s debut was as beautiful as its cover, and I can’t wait to read the sequel. 4.5 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Kidnapping