tmxena 's review for:

The Night Ends With Fire by K.X. Song

4.0

adventurous challenging inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

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✨”They would never let a woman get away with something like this.”

    “Something like what?”

“They would never let a woman hold on to power.”✨

As someone whose favorite Disney Princess is Mulan, I absolutely loved this one! This darker tale is definitely heavily influenced by the Chinese legend itself— filled with complex themes of female rage, power, and destiny. Following a character who is driven by a selfish wanting rather than filial piety offered the opportunity for more moral quandaries and interesting discussions within a society that values duty and honor above all else.

It honestly had moments that reminded me of The Poppy War, especially the complexity of a female warrior’s fight for power in a world built to suppress her personhood and capabilities. A wonderful fantasy story that had a delectable hint of romance (a love triangle I can get behind), this was an addicting, exhilarating, and thoughtful read!