A Song to Drown Rivers
by Ann Liang
Taste attributes: historicalromancepoliticalmyth/fairytaleunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelinearemotive & stirringlove conquers alldeep rivalryinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeAn unsavoury historical novel that is weighty and stylised. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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About This Book
Her beauty hides a deadly purpose. Xishi’s beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue—convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor, Fanli, he presents her with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon.
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- Author
- Ann Liang
- Published
- 2024
- Pages
- 368
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