This sequel offers heartwarming reunions, vivid descriptions, and exciting developments as characters reveal their true intentions. Highlights include the alliance between Xingyin and the Celestial Empress to free Liwei and the long-awaited reunion of Houyi and Chang’e. However, the overuse of miscommunication, an exhausting love triangle, inconsistent dialogue, and unnecessary characters like Tao detract from the story. The Celestial Empress’s ongoing disdain for Xingyin and Liwei’s failure to stand up to her also grow frustrating over time.

The Offing by Roz Nay

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tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn

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adventurous challenging funny tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

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adventurous challenging emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I’m usually not into love triangles, but it worked here because Xingyin’s character growth was so strong. After being sheltered most of her life, she faces a ton of challenges, and it’s cool to see her shift from wanting revenge for her mom to figuring out her own purpose.

Her cleverness in freeing the dragons and staying true to her morals stood out, and even though the happy ending wasn’t with the character I wanted, it still felt satisfying. That said, it was kind of unrealistic that every guy she met either wanted to date her or destroy her. Plus, Wenzhi’s betrayal was a bummer, and it was frustrating that the Celestial Emperor and Empress stayed in power.

Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

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emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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