![]() ![]() But only if she embraces the darkness within her. The stars say she is destined for greatness, that she is meant to be Empress of Feng Lu. Dao is a talent to watch.”–Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young ElitesĮighteen-year-old Xifeng is beautiful. Synopsis: The Wrath and the Dawn meets Snow White and the Huntsman in this dark and mystical East Asian fantasy reimagining of The Evil Queen legend about one peasant girl’s quest to become Empress. Title: Forest of a Thousand Lanterns (Rise of the Empress, #1) Still, I think that Dao comes out strong in this debut novel. ![]() However, the pacing can be far too slow at times, making it a drag to read when it does. While the worldbuilding is pretty damn cool, what really makes this book work for me are the characters themselves, specifically Xifeng. A-/B+ | This book is another perfect example of how villain origin stories should be done. ![]()
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