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A review by laurelthebooks
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo
5.0
"like the fingers of nobles calling for this death or that delicacy"
Vo has done it again with the return of Cleric Chih. We get an engrossing story within a story, both full of their own unique tension. Si-yu from the Mammoth Corps and the group of tigers bring a fresh perspective to Chih's storytelling, and although I missed Almost Brilliant, I can't help but think Chih grew in her absence.
Not only were the contents of this novella high quality, but the turn of phrase set an unforgettable tone. My favorite, by far, was the phrase I quoted at the top - talk about evocative language.
Definitely pick this up if you enjoyed The Empress of Salt and Fortune. If you haven't read that either, but are fascinated by stories and how they change over time I highly suggest picking up both novellas! They are well worth the read.
Vo has done it again with the return of Cleric Chih. We get an engrossing story within a story, both full of their own unique tension. Si-yu from the Mammoth Corps and the group of tigers bring a fresh perspective to Chih's storytelling, and although I missed Almost Brilliant, I can't help but think Chih grew in her absence.
Not only were the contents of this novella high quality, but the turn of phrase set an unforgettable tone. My favorite, by far, was the phrase I quoted at the top - talk about evocative language.
Definitely pick this up if you enjoyed The Empress of Salt and Fortune. If you haven't read that either, but are fascinated by stories and how they change over time I highly suggest picking up both novellas! They are well worth the read.