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A review by ioannap_author
Tales of the Celestial Kingdom by Sue Lynn Tan
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
"Tales of the Celestial Kingdom" is a collection of short stories set in the same world as "The Daughter of the Moon Goddess" and "The Heart of the Sun Warrior." It offers the chance to see the world through other characters' points of view and read the story of Xingyin's parents, both retellings of Chinese mythology.
I think this collection is a treat to anyone who really enjoyed the original duology and wanted a little more. I personally was so happy to read Liwei's and Wenzhi's POVs. I particularly enjoyed their stories that took place during the original books' plots.
The epilogue was lovely, too, the last chance to hear Xingyin's voice and give her a happy ending and see her embark on the next chapter in her life. In some ways, I would have liked an entire book of how she and Wenzhi fell in love anew and the mortal family that surrounded him was explored more. But I am really happy that we got this epilogue as well!
I think this collection is a treat to anyone who really enjoyed the original duology and wanted a little more. I personally was so happy to read Liwei's and Wenzhi's POVs. I particularly enjoyed their stories that took place during the original books' plots.
The epilogue was lovely, too, the last chance to hear Xingyin's voice and give her a happy ending and see her embark on the next chapter in her life. In some ways, I would have liked an entire book of how she and Wenzhi fell in love anew and the mortal family that surrounded him was explored more. But I am really happy that we got this epilogue as well!