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Bezig met laden... Strike the Zither (Kingdom of Three, 1) (editie 2022)door Joan He (Auteur)
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This was a beautiful story written very well. I loved how the characters were written, they were strong characters. The story is full of twists that you will not see coming, but it will have you keep reading, I could not put this book down. It is about the Xian Dynasty, which I have been curious about so it was nice to read this book that was in that setting. This is inspired by the Chinese tale of The Three Kingdoms, it is pretty awesome to get this sneak peak into the year of 414. Zephyr is a character that was written in a way that she is unforgettable. The story is amazing, like it transported me to where everything was happening. I will definitely read more by this author. It was such an unexpected delight. I super super enjoyed reading this story, the cover was very eye catching. I can not wait to read more of this, i am happy that i got the chance to read this To start off, I love the cover on Strike the Zither by Joan He it is very lovely and fits the storyline well. Also, The cover is what pulled me in than I read the synopsis and it got me very intrested in reading the novel. I loved the color scheme of the novels cover it pulls you in. The title is intresting as well. This story is Joan He's reimagined version of the Chinese Classical Tale of the three kingdoms. This story takes place in 414 during the reign of the Xin Dynasty. I loved reading the novel it's well thought out and has a great storyline. The storyline was exciting and kept me pulled into it. I did not want to put it down and wanted more. I have never read the classical tale of the three kingdoms but this book has gotten me interested in it. Strike the Zither is a magical, transporting and fast-paced epic fantasy inspired by the Chinese classic, the Three Kingdoms. In a fractured, war-torn land, three Lordesses fight for control. Zephyr is a brilliant strategist dedicated to protecting and advancing the Lordess Xin Ren. Zephyr is forced to make the risky choice to infiltrate the enemy's ranks to destroy them from within. The plot drives the story; however, every key character is complex and layered. Zephyr is a stunning main character, bold, confident, brilliant, loyal and unshakeable. The clever, moody Crow is a fantastic foil. I loved that so many of the powerful characters are women and that the themes of sisterhood and found family are explored. The writing is immersive, evocative and vivid. The story is nuanced and filled with military strategy, intrigue and shocking twists. I appreciated the beautiful character art, map and notes offering insight into the original Three Kingdoms. Highly anticipating the sequel! Thanks to BookishFirst for a copy to reviiew. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Onderdeel van de reeks(en)Kingdom of Three (1) PrijzenErelijsten
Fantasy.
Young Adult Fiction.
Young Adult Literature.
A dazzling new fantasy from New York Times and indie bestselling author Joan He, Strike the Zither is a powerful, inventive, and sweeping fantasy that reimagines the Chinese classic tale of the Three Kingdoms. The year is 414 of the Xin Dynasty, and chaos abounds. A puppet empress is on the throne. The realm has fractured into three factions and three warlordesses hoping to claim the continent for themselves. But Zephyr knows it's no contest. Orphaned at a young age, Zephyr took control of her fate by becoming the best strategist of the land and serving under Xin Ren, a warlordess whose loyalty to the empress is double-edged-while Ren's honor draws Zephyr to her cause, it also jeopardizes their survival in a war where one must betray or be betrayed. When Zephyr is forced to infiltrate an enemy camp to keep Ren's followers from being slaughtered, she encounters the enigmatic Crow, an opposing strategist who is finally her match. But there are more enemies than one-and not all of them are human. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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AT THE MOMENT this is a 4 star, because as part of a duology with a lot (and I do mean a lot) of moving pieces who's effects are consequential in hindsight, I am reserving the right to push this higher when those consequences come about in book 2.
Unlike Descendants of the Crane (which has an open-ish ending, letting the reader wonder how Hesina & co. get on after their...exploits) or The Ones We're Meant to Find (which is a pretty open/shut case for Cee & Kasey going forward), Strike the Zither is based around events and people within a defined timeline. This isn't a one-for-one reimagining that simply changed names, but it does take heavy inspiration from its source The Three Kingdoms.
This means, at the end of the day, fans of TTK will recognize plot elements, though not necessarily how they perceive them. I sincerely hope this also means anyone who enjoys STZ will read TTK, as its a series I enjoyed as a teen and onwards (I do not have the Moss Roberts version however, something I mean to fix).
Unfamiliar with TTK? That's fine! He doesn't spoon feed you the plot or the relationships or motivations, but she does spend time ensuring you understand the stakes for each. This is as much a romance of political intrigues as it is the story of warring nations.
And so we're clear, I was a Cao Cao fan as a teen and I am a Miasma fan now. NO I WILL NOT TAKE NOTES ABOUT MY PREFERENCES. ( )