Throughout this theme, Heart of the Sun Warrior examines the nature of stories. The fact that the court still won’t accept her and her mother wounds her deeply, but can they ever get through it to be with the one she loves? As someone who has often felt on the outside, it is such a vulnerable and isolating position to be in. All the tricks we see disguised in smoke and mirrors, good intentions overshadowed by our past.Īt the same time, I loved how Heart of the Sun Warrior deeply explores Xingyin and what she wants. As someone who has a very hard time trusting, this theme resonated strongly with me. How difficult it is to open up our heart again and the ways a relationship is irreparably changed. From the very beginning, I loved how Heart of the Sun Warrior gets to heart of betrayal. The action? The characters? Everything was unparalleled. To say I was excited for Heart of the Sun Warrior is a huge understatement.

This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.) (Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. As an unspeakable terror sweeps across the realm, Xingyin must uncover the truth of her heart and claw her way through devastation–to rise against this evil before it destroys everything she holds dear, and the worlds she has grown to love… even if doing so demands the greatest price of all. With alliances shifting quicker than the tides, Xingyin has to overcome past grudges and enmities to forge a new path forward, seeking aid where she never imagined she would. While Xingyin is determined to keep clear of the rising danger, the discovery of a shocking truth spurs her into a perilous confrontation.įorced to flee her home once more, Xingyin and her companions venture to unexplored lands of the Immortal Realm, encountering legendary creatures and shrewd monarchs, beloved friends and bitter adversaries. But her fragile peace is threatened by the discovery of a strange magic on the moon and the unsettling changes in the Celestial Kingdom as the emperor tightens his grip on power. SummaryĪfter winning her mother’s freedom from the Celestial Emperor, Xingyin thrives in the enchanting tranquility of her home. Keep reading this book review for my full thoughts. And the sequel, Heart of the Sun Warrior was the same way. It was a high action fantasy which enthralled me. One of the things I loved the most about Daughter of the Moon Goddess was the way I could not predict what was going to happen.

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