A review by alybwrites
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

adventurous challenging informative inspiring tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This was an absolutely amazing, gripping and phenomenally researched work of historical fiction. My hyper-fixation of several years ago was the Mongol Empire, including its colonization of China as the Yuan Empire and ultimate downfall. This queer twist on the rise of the Ming Dynasty, with its morally grey protagonist, a very satisfying and deeply explored antagonist, a beautiful, queer romance, and brilliantly colorful cast of supporting characters was everything I could have hoped for.