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The first 100 pages or so are really hard going, if this hadn't been a book club book I would have DNF it. The romance picks up and things start slotting into place a bit, plus there are some truely sweet and emotional parts. But the ending just didn't cinch things together enough for me. The miscommunication trope was prevalent through out the book which always annoys me too.

Considering I usually love mystical retelling this was a disappointment, the world building was trip fed which is usually fine but in this case it was too slow.

thisbookishbee's review

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3.0

It was definitely a good read, but not one I wasn't able to put down.

I loved the characters, although Jing's spitting on everyone was a little gross. That was the only thing I didn't really like about her. Throughout the book she constantly felt like people were out to get her and in some cases that was true, but in others it seemed like she was looking for a reason to push people away.

Mr Lee was a mystery. I kept feeling like there was a hidden agenda towards him being in immortal Shanghai and when the reason finally did come out it was a little bit of a let down, I'll have to admit, although showcased the love between siblings and what people will do for their family.

All in all it was a fun read and I really enjoyed seeing Jing's growth throughout the book and overcoming her fears.

chelsea_meadow's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

iamgiantwoman's review against another edition

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inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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