A review by in_dire_read
Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan

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

3.0

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.