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A review by larslovesbooks
Princess Shanyin: The Complete Obsession Saga by Jeannie Lin, Liliana Lee
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
<strong>Fascinating Read</strong>
This story is insane and the fact that is based on real life people and events is incredible. The steam is .... beyond lol even though there are some scenes that are borderline uncomfortable.
I like Shanyin in a lot - there is something about strong women that own their sexuality. Her relationship with Yuan is confusing and I’m not sure how I feel about it. Book 1 is based on the original story but book 2 is where it starts to go off track a little. I don’t understand the sexual enslavement angle or why she decides to become a prostitute. Book 3 is then redefining her relationship with Yuan in its new parameters. I don’t know how real to that era it is but it is quite alien to me.
Overall very interesting read. Curious to know if she continues the series with Jiyi and Tai.
This story is insane and the fact that is based on real life people and events is incredible. The steam is .... beyond lol even though there are some scenes that are borderline uncomfortable.
I like Shanyin in a lot - there is something about strong women that own their sexuality. Her relationship with Yuan is confusing and I’m not sure how I feel about it. Book 1 is based on the original story but book 2 is where it starts to go off track a little. I don’t understand the sexual enslavement angle or why she decides to become a prostitute. Book 3 is then redefining her relationship with Yuan in its new parameters. I don’t know how real to that era it is but it is quite alien to me.
Overall very interesting read. Curious to know if she continues the series with Jiyi and Tai.