I received this book for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I’m glad this book came at a time when the weather was open-windows nice and I had some free time. Because once I got out on my deck swing and started reading, I sat there for stretches at a time before I finally forced myself away and back inside to do some work. I enjoyed this quite a bit, and I found the entire premise so fascinating. The magic is so neat. I’m not sure if I fully understand how it works, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying the book.
I loved the melding of cultures. There are perspectives from both English and Chinese characters, and it all felt so realistic. The exploration of culture and the fantasy implications of belief came together in a fast-paced story of life, love, and mysticism (especially from the otherworldly being and his home planet). The ending brought everything together while leaving a few loose threads that I’d love to see a sequel for. As always, no spoilers.
So, I guess all I can say is go read this. It’s expertly crafted, beautifully written, and has an interesting magic system. As I said, I wasn’t clear on a couple of the finer details of the magic, but if that is something you don’t mind, I urge you to give this book a try.
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