Loved this book more than the first. The action is immediate and the flow of the story works really well. The idea of the moon being home to such an important tree that it means Xingyin and her family are in danger. Plus, Houyi is back and Xingyin must find a way for her father to become immortal again. Loved it! I also appreciated the love triangle dynamic this time around (it's my least favourite trope). As Xingyin grows and goes through so much trauma, so too does her need for someone to understand her and love her even with the hard choices she has had to make. Liwei continues to be oblivious to Xingyin's discomfort at the Celestial Court. He does finally defend her to his father, which lands him in imprisonment (in his own rooms). But, he does not truly connect to who Xingyin has become through her journeys, how free of a spirit she truly is and how cage like the palace is. Wenzhi betrayed Xingyin, but out of an obligation to his family and his people. He has vowed to rebuild her trust in him, protecting her where he can and listening to and respecting her choices. He is happy just to be her friend and Xingyin's happiness is his top priority, even if that means she marries Liwei. A stunning book about family, love, devotion, and corruption. Xingyin finds herself altered by everything she has experienced, which makes her stronger, but also more apprehensive and guarded. The story reveals the complex nature of immortality and the lasting impact of betrayal and hate. I absolutely appreciated the ending and felt that it reflected Xingyin's growth of character and love for all of those in her life. But it also allowed for her to be selfish for once, which she earned many times over.
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