skconaghan 's review for:

Red Tigress by Amélie Wen Zhao
3.75
adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

3.75 stars, I’d say. I do love a book with a map.

Perfect for 14-19 year olds; a fast-paced adventure, a touch of multiple romances (or the promise of), loads of political intrigue, and a landscape of battles and bloodshed. People with magic powers and powerful people without—across a fantasy world that crosses unique cultures and glowing seas. 

A great wee original story, taking an unexpected turn from the opening novel in the series (4 stars), that continues with the same complex characters and some new ones along the way.

My only criticism would be the somewhat repetitive phrasing and clichés used throughout, but the focus isn’t the language as much as the story. And the story here is complex and entertaining. 

This is fine for teen readers.