A review by khaleesimod93
Sŏndŏk: Princess of the Moon and Stars, Korea, A.D. 595 by Sheri Holman
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I've been needing to read something uplifting yet something that reminded me of my childhood. Luckily, I had the entire royal diaries series. And this is the first one. I only remember reading one or two of the royal diaries series and so glad I'm able to start at the beginning. I loved the simplicity, the research, and the way the story of Sondok was told. Her voice is clear and pure. She's intelligent, kind, and observant. It hurt reading as Lin Fang tried to diminish her and how her father started treating her. Small men have no use for strong women. Even though she made herself small, in the end, she grew and became her true self. It's a beautiful story done with simplicity, but done well.