A review by bobcat_thepagemaster
Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan

adventurous inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

 I enjoyed the first book in this duology, ‘The Daughter of the Moon Goddess’. Like the first book, ‘Heart of the Sun Warrior’ is everything you would want in a fantasy, adventure, romance, and excellent world building. I enjoyed the fact this story has roots in Chinese mythology. You can tell that Tan enjoyed sharing this story with us. Tan’s descriptions of the Celestial Kingdom are something out of a dream—vivid and immersive. In both books but especially this one, Tan explores the various kinds of love—romantic, platonic, and parental. This story really tackles that love can triumph over all and transcend lifetimes. Xingyin’s journey is one of love, grief, and growth. I recommend this book, and the duology, for anyone who is a fantasy fan looking for a breath of fresh air, or someone looking to getting into fantasy.