A review by jiao_li
Descendant of the Crane by Joan He

challenging emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This book actually have a promising start and an intriguing plot, but unfortunately, that excitement doesn't last. I initially enjoyed the mystery, but it gets overly complicated as it goes on. I'm not sure if I'm missing something, but it just didn't hold my interest. The delivery of plot twists was bad that it failed to surprise me. 

As for the main character, Hesina, I found her the least appealing, and she pales in comparison to the other characters. Her character and strengths felt rather flat compared to the others. I didn't agree with her decisions, and I would have disliked the ending if not for the Epilogue. 

One of the book's strengths is the world-building; the concept of the 'shoot' is fresh and interesting. About the audiobook narration, it was okay, although some parts sounded exaggerated, perhaps because of the dramatic writing. 

In summary, I didn't enjoy the book mainly because the plot became too complicated, and the writing didn't deliver the twists effectively. However, I appreciated the world-building and the narration. Your enjoyment may vary depending on your preferences tho.
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