A review by savvypotions
He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What an incredible, incredible story. The characters are so vivid and so human that even when they make cruel, horrible choices, you can understand why. Character development is one of the strongest aspects of Parker-Chan’s writing, and this book continues that beautifully from where the last book left off. The exploration of pain, grief, rejection, and identity within this book is gut-wrenching artistry. The ending also felt just right for the way all the characters develop. The ending did feel a bit abrupt for me, but the pacing is very fast through the entirety of the story, so it doesn’t seem rushed. I can’t wait to read this again once it’s actually published. If you liked She Who Became The Sun, preorder He Who Drowned The World now!!!
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