Inspired by the Chinese classic literature, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Strike the Zither is a breathtaking story full of political intrigue and complex characters.
I loved the way this story set up the tension of the three clashing factions. That tense background added a lot of dimension to the worldbuilding, plot, and character backgrounds and motivations.
This book is full of morally grey characters, which really delighted me. Everyone has their own reason for doing something, often unapologetically, to achieve their goals. I loved the characters in this story — even when they did something frustrating.
The fantasy elements of this book were not super prominent at the beginning, but by the end I felt that the threads of fantasy throughout the story made sense and created a compelling twist.
I really love Joan He’s writing and I can’t wait to read what happens next in this series!
I loved the way this story set up the tension of the three clashing factions. That tense background added a lot of dimension to the worldbuilding, plot, and character backgrounds and motivations.
This book is full of morally grey characters, which really delighted me. Everyone has their own reason for doing something, often unapologetically, to achieve their goals. I loved the characters in this story — even when they did something frustrating.
The fantasy elements of this book were not super prominent at the beginning, but by the end I felt that the threads of fantasy throughout the story made sense and created a compelling twist.
I really love Joan He’s writing and I can’t wait to read what happens next in this series!