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A review by kmart_ceo
Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I don’t think the sequel is as good as the first book. Maybe that’s just because there’s WAYYYY more going on andthere was no Shimin (for the most part) . The plot twists had my jaw dropping, and I started having a hard time keeping track of who I am supposed to hate.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Abortion, and Pandemic/Epidemic