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

4.0

This debut aches with fealty and betrayal. Parker-Chan's world is lush, but harsh. The fate of the world can be unforgiving, but the players here are not asking for forgiveness--they're claiming their destinies. Zhu's journey from nothing to a great 'something' is inspiring and intimidating because of her relentless ambition. She is at once a role model and someone you should fear if you run into her on the street. This historical fantasy is the rich epic you need to read this summer.
Plus there's kneeling.