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thebookcases's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A delightfully fun, queer romp of a novella that left me hungry for more of Zen Cho's writing and humor.
multenis's review
3.0
Felt like the first chapters of a much larger story, and was indeed quite disappointing at the end exactly because of it.
davechua's review against another edition
4.0
A short wuxia novella set in Peninsular Malaysia during the Emergency. Has a few too many characters into its short format, but nevertheless original and an enjoyable listen.
maddie_reads_stuff's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
whattamess's review against another edition
2.0
MacHalo Buddy Read
I usually don't do audios because I have a difficult time with them. I figured if I listen to more audios I will get better at them. This story didn't help. It seemed boring and the gender bender aspect is really not my forte. All the cussing really stood out in the audio and made me laugh. 2 stars for that!
darkskybooks's review against another edition
4.0
A wuxia/found family novella. Mostly this was just plain fun. I have found myself really enjoying the new wave of Asian fantasy we are getting. It provides a refreshing change from the typically European fantasy that makes the bulk of the genre. Zen Cho is channeling nuns and bandits in a war torn Chinese style land - you get some of the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon vibes. The main part of this novella is a character study of a nun who somehow avoided a massacre and the leaders of the bandit group she joins and how she gains acceptance into the gang. A fun read
brunaalcaiderodrigues's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
selefa's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
blulibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5