Waiting On Wednesday: Heart Of The Sun Warrior ~ Sue Lynn Tan

 This week my pick is:

Heart Of The Sun Warrior (The Celestial Kingdom Duology #2) ~Sue Lynn Tan

Expected publication: November 15, 2022

Summary From Goodreads:

The stunning sequel to Daughter of the Moon Goddess delves deeper into beloved Chinese mythology, concluding the epic story of Xingyin--the daughter of Chang'e and the mortal archer, Houyi--as she battles a grave new threat to the realm, in this powerful tale of love, sacrifice, and hope.

After winning her mother's freedom from the Celestial Emperor, Xingyin thrives in the enchanting tranquility of her home. But her fragile peace is threatened by the discovery of a strange magic on the moon and the unsettling changes in the Celestial Kingdom as the emperor tightens his grip on power. While Xingyin is determined to keep clear of the rising danger, the discovery of a shocking truth spurs her into a perilous confrontation.

Forced to flee her home once more, Xingyin and her companions venture to unexplored lands of the Immortal Realm, encountering legendary creatures and shrewd monarchs, beloved friends and bitter adversaries. With alliances shifting quicker than the tides, Xingyin has to overcome past grudges and enmities to forge a new path forward, seeking aid where she never imagined she would. As an unspeakable terror sweeps across the realm, Xingyin must uncover the truth of her heart and claw her way through devastation--to rise against this evil before it destroys everything she holds dear, and the worlds she has grown to love . . . even if doing so demands the greatest price of all.

Why I Can't Wait:

I was absolutely in L O V E with book 1. Like, in big love with it. And there was stuff left unfinished between our fierce MC and Wenzhi. Like, excuse me, I need more closure.

And also. THAT COVER! is gorgeous and I am absolutely obsessed with it. I've been just staring at it for AGES

 

**WOW was originally created by Jill at Breaking The Spine

 

Review: Daughter Of The Moon Goddess ~ Sue Lynn Tan

 

 

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Format I Used: Combination Audiobook/Ebook

Pages: 512
Running Time: 15h:1m
My Rating: 5 stars
Publication Date: January 11, 2022

 

I don't think I need to tell you, but beware of spoilers...

No, I don't think you understand, I am OBSESSED with this book. I did a combination of reading it and listening to it, and I was just so enchanted with the whole thing. I highlighted so many sections and made so many notes in the ebook, which hasn't happened to that extent in a while. I loved the mythology, and the character building and weapons, and the magical creatures.

I did have my doubts at first. I was worried that Xingyin was going to be a spoiled royal, and her life on the run was going to consist of her being a whiny crybaby.

But that obviously was not the case. Xingyin was very much out of her comfort zone, but she managed to hold her own quite well. She was such a strong I loved how well she could roll with the punches while still staying true to what she believed in. And her candor when she was talking to Liwei the first time they met was *Chef's kiss*

I loved Liwei. Like, LOVED him. He was my favorite character. I loved that he was so kind, and how he stood up for his friends, even if it meant going against his parents. He threw his status around, but pretty much only when he was using it to protect Xingyin. Or in that one moment that he was being a jealous little poophead and was all like rah rah rah I did not release you. I was like. BOYYYYeeeee, the AUDACITY you have.

I smelled the plot twist of Wenzhi being a love rival/bad guy from a mile away, but that's just because those are the kinds of books that I always end up gravitating towards.

This book has several major plot points that it swivels to for its duration, and every time it changed directions I was initially like ummm? What's going on? But it all worked out quite nicely. And I can't WAIT to read book 2 in order to see how things are going to play out with Wenzhi.

 

Did It Make Me Cry? No