Epic Storytelling

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Strike the Zither is the latest adventure from Joan He. I love Joan He’s writing! I also listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the narrator. Zephyr is a complicated character with a hidden past. Zephyr is one of the best strategists and she is tasked with assisting Ren, a warlordess with complicated plans. But when Zephyr must take on a spying role, she is faced with enemies like she’s never known before. A sweeping, vibrant, and epic tale begins in Strike the Zither.

I love the strength of Joan He’s story-telling; there is such a strong sense of pacing as the story unfolds. Politics, romance, and battles are all balanced extremely well. My favorite part was the twist when Zephyr’s past was revealed and how she dealt with it. I also loved the battles between Crow and Zephyr as they tried to undermine each other. Zephyr is such a fantastic character and I can’t wait to see how the story continues in the sequel! Thank you so much to Joan He, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, and BookishFirst for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.