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// Content Warning: Alcohol abuse / Animal death (brief mentions) / Death / Gore / Murder / PTSD / Self harm /Sex trafficking / Torture / Trauma recovery / War themes //
Publisher- Jimmy Patterson Books
Age group- Young Adult
Genre(s)- Fantasy
Pub date- November 5th 2019
P R E M I S E
NOTE: MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS FOR GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE
In this mesmerizing sequel to the New York Times bestselling Girls of Paper and Fire, Lei and Wren have escaped their oppressive lives in the Hidden Palace, but soon learn that freedom comes with a terrible cost.
Lei, the naive country girl who became a royal courtesan, is now known as the Moonchosen, the commoner who managed to do what no one else could. But slaying the cruel Demon King wasn't the end of the plan---it's just the beginning. Now Lei and her warrior love Wren must travel the kingdom to gain support from the far-flung rebel clans. The journey is made even more treacherous thanks to a heavy bounty on Lei's head, as well as insidious doubts that threaten to tear Lei and Wren apart from within.
Meanwhile, an evil plot to eliminate the rebel uprising is taking shape, fuelled by dark magic and vengeance. Will Lei succeed in her quest to overthrow the monarchy and protect her love for Wren, or will she fall victim to the sinister magic that seeks to destroy her?
M Y R E V I E W
NOTE: MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS FOR GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE
I have an unhealthy attachment to many fictional characters and the author has the audacity to make them traitors, villains or you know, kill them.
Again, loved the characters, especially Bo and Hiro. Lei was such a unique character and I am currently, alongside drafting this review, combing the internet for fanart which is so hard to find.
UPDATE I FOUND ONE PICTURE OF THEM OH MY GOODNESS. LET ME ATTACH IT TO THIS REVIEW:
art by monolimeart on Instagram!
HOLY FUDGE NUGGETS, I FOUND ANOTHER ONE:
art by Pinktofu_art on tumblr!
Just look at them. Look at them. And can we all admire the sheer talent of these artists? They're all so amazing and I love them all oh my God. Okay, moving on.
The whole stabbing the most feared king in the eye? That's Queen shit. And don't forget Wren, the undercover assassin/warrior. The both of them together? Absolute Queens.
The sequel was fast paced and, in my opinion, better than the first book. If you're looking for a longer review on characters and setting and all that jazz, that's probably in my review of Girls of Paper and Fire because I am still unable to function thanks to the plot twist. And the ending. Natasha Ngan, I love you and all but why did you do this to me? I think I was in a physics class* when I finished this book and was (and still is) in shock.
(Copied from the author's note at the end)
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*If you are my physics teacher and you're reading this, please ignore the information you just learnt. I pay attention in class, I swear.
(My sister from the other end of the room: no, she does not).
T R O P E S
Chosen one
Forbidden Romance
R E P R E S E N T A T I O N
Asian-inspired cast and setting
F/F relationship (main characters)
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