By all the deities of the Chinese Pantheon, this was incredible. Epic, if I may.

RTC.

Thank you to Clo for sending me a copy for my birthday! ❤

Recommended by Soph @ Bookwyrming Thoughts.

content warnings:

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non-graphic violence, blood, on-page killing (demons), ableist language (ps*cho), microaggressions, brief body-shaming

rep:

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Chinese-American MC & family, Chinese love interest, Asian-American best friend, Chinese supporting characters

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CONVERSION: 13.55/ 15 = 5 stars

Prose: 8 / 10
Characters & Relationships: 8 / 10
Emotional Impact: 9 / 10
Development / Flow: 9 / 10
Setting: 10 / 10

Diversity & Social Themes: 5 / 5
Intellectual Engagement: N/A
Originality / Trope Execution: 5 / 5
Rereadability: 4 / 5
Memorability: 5 / 5