Heart of the Sun Warrior: The SUNDAY TIMES bestselling sequel to the epic DAUGHTER OF THE MOON GODDESS: Book 2 (The Celestial Kingdom Duology)

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So when I say that the Heart of the Sun Warrior is one of my biggest let downs at as a book is a gross understatement. Liwei is pushy, impatient and ignorant to Xingyin's feelings, especially where his parents are concerned. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her - the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu. However, when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream—striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos.

The Celestial Kingdom Series by Sue Lynn Tan - Goodreads

The new king of Camelot wears no shining armor: Arthur and his knights have fallen and a new king rules. This anthology of novellas features Angels' Wolf, Angels' Judgment, Angels' Pawn, and the never-before-published Angels' Dance. With beautiful illustrations from Kelly Chong throughout, these wondrous tales make the perfect complement to Sue Lynn Tan’s breathtaking series. It gives Tan room to explore it more in the future if she desires, but she spotlights a perfect portion of the lore and magic through Xingyin’s perspective.Chang’e suffers from being separated from her love, but mortals often view her as a selfish woman who stole the elixir of immortality. As I gazed across the endless night, it dawned on me then, that our paths were forged from the choices we made. Dellaria Wells, petty con artist, occasional thief, and partly educated fire witch, is behind on her rent - again. Within a few chapters she goes from hating him to loving and making out with him, as if nothing had ever happened?

Heart of the Sun Warrior - Booktopia Heart of the Sun Warrior - Booktopia

I told myself I wouldn't choose, but by the end I think it was impossible not to admit I was swaying one way over the other. Zaira has lived her life on the streets to avoid this fate, hiding her mage-mark and thieving to survive. I also feel it was a poetic and full circle way to come back around and give Wenzhi and Xingyin a chance at truly starting over, without the pressures of protecting family or positions. However, I think that if you, like me, were craving more from these characters and this world, you will absolutely find that here.The pacing of this book is, in my opinion, much faster than the first book - I think a common complaint that I've seen of DOTMG is that the first half the book is too slow, and I think if you were one of those people, you'll be much happier with this book. On a positive note, I did really enjoy a step into a more grey, ambiguous morality from the noblebright foundation that the first book laid out. I don't feel like properly reviewing this because it sucked all energy out of me with its endless dragging of the plot, the silly love triangle that should've been solved early but the author didn't want to, the unnecessary kidnapping arc and the even more unnecessary bringing back of a dead character, and the anticlimactic ending. I also really wanted to see Xingyin’s relationship with her father, his connection to the dragons, and their connections with the jade bow develop into a strong story.

Sue Lynn Tan (Author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess) - Goodreads Sue Lynn Tan (Author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess) - Goodreads

After winning her mother’s freedom from the Celestial Emperor, Xingyin thrives in the enchanting tranquility of her home. His mission to rescue an outpost leads to a dead-end canyon deep inside enemy territory, and his suspicion turns to dread when he discovers the stronghold doesn't exist.We see Liwei trying to get back to the days where he and Xingyin were young and in love, and find Wenzhi on a redemption tour.