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Heart of the Sun Warrior
Heart of the Sun Warrior: The Celestial Kingdom | Sue Lynn Tan
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bookish6
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Mehso-so

I had a hard time getting through this one. I feel like the story could have ended with book 1.
This story was still good, I liked reading about the characters again. However, it was not a huge page turner for me.

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jen_the_scribe
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Pickpick

It‘s been a while since a book has turned me into a crying, sobbing mess, and this one did that and more. It took me on a wild ride of emotions. This author created such beautiful characters in a breathtaking world, and I fell in love with them. Their hurt became my hurt, their joy became my joy. Such an enchanting tale from beginning to end, and now I‘m sad it‘s over! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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jen_the_scribe

“Some years swept by, leaving little mark on our lives, while a single moment sufficed to upend them.”

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jen_the_scribe

“The darkest of nights is when the stars shine brightest.”

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jen_the_scribe

“What did I care for the power that came alongside royalty, the chance to leave your mark on the realm, to mold it to your beliefs? I would choose a flowering forest or a tranquil shore over all the banquets in heaven.”

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jen_the_scribe

“…the break of dawn, the moment despair is edged with hope.”

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jen_the_scribe
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Part 2 of this duology arrived last week. I loved the first one, so expectations are high and I‘m excited to dive in!

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iread2much
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Panpan

This is more of an irritating YA romance than fantasy. The main character became whinny & annoying and made decisions that didn‘t make sense, and a lot of complicated situations and people got ignored for a stupid love triangle. The world & side characters needed more attention.
Xingyin must navigate her new family situation and save the celestial kingdom by finding allies in unexpected places.
2/5 I would not recommend this, very disappointing.

DGRachel There are few things I hate more in books than love triangles, especially YA love triangles. 🤢 1y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful 🐶 🐾 1y
dabbe He's smiling! #handsomeboy 🖤🐾🖤 1y
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AnnCrystal ♥️🐻 1y
iread2much @DGRachel agreed! I was super happy because it seemed like the author resolved it in the first book, but then brought it back and made it dumber in this one 😤 1y
iread2much @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks thank you 😊🐕 1y
iread2much @dabbe yes! We had a nice cool day when this was taken and he was very happy 😊 1y
iread2much @AnnCrystal 😊💜🐕 1y
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Nessavamusic
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Mehso-so

This is an action packed second half of a Chinese folklore inspired duology. I found book 1 to be a solid fantasy that felt new and original. This book felt more like many current YA/NA romantic fantasies. Including the love triangle and almost too much family drama. There was just too much packed into this book. I think this was a rare incidence where a trilogy would have served this series better.⬇️

Nessavamusic I do recommend, especially as a bridge book for YA readers wanting to move to more adult content, without too much graphic content. 3⭐️ Another #roll100 read done! (edited) 1y
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coffees
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Pickpick

I have...mixed feelings...

I really loved the first book, which focused more on Xingying's journey into greatness, but this book had me floundering a bit at the start (there was a Lot going on). Also, I may have still been heartbroken from the events in book one. Liwei is nice, but I like a bit more spice from my 2D obsessions 😂 That said, I really enjoyed the focus on family, not just with Xingying, but with all of the other characters

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Booksbymybed
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Pickpick

Second book from Celestial Kingdom duology. It was definitely darker comparing to the first one. The narrative had more snags, but still it was a pretty solid read and I enjoyed this book.

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coffeebooksandchaos
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Pickpick

Heart of the Sun Warrior is the second book in this duology, following Daughter of the Moon Goddess. This story is a magical fairy tale that has everything you could want. An epic tale of love, loyalty, loss, grief, resilience and honor, this story will stay with you for a long time. The various facets of the world are unique and authentic, the characters are complex and flawed and the writing weaves a truly magical tale. Well done!

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CaitZ
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Another book on my humongous TBR list. I loved the first one. #TemptingTitles #WithHeart @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

CarrieStavish This is my next read! 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful cover 💛 2y
Eggs Gorgeous 🧡💛💗 2y
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coffees
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I've been so bad about reading sequels this year! But finally picking up heart of the sun warrior, hoping i remember enough of the first book... Or should I reread it? Idk if i want to live through the heartbreak again tho 😂

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melzen
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Finally getting around the sequel of one of my faves from last year 💛🌝 heard mixed review of this so I hope I can enjoy it as much as I did the last one.
#suelynntan #thecelestialkingdom #heartofthesunwarrior #readathon

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amsu311
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Mehso-so

Preferred the 1st one.

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Sydneypaige
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It‘s a yes from me!!! I will read anything in this universe (which is great because I think the author is officially signed for two other books in this universe). Originally this was the second in a duology, but with the way it ends, I could see both it being the end of Xingyin‘s story, or I can see where the author could continue on with her. Either way, I‘m always captivated by the mythology, the adventure, the love and the twists & turns.

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Bookish_Gal

Love is a privilege, not a possession. We can‘t control our own feelings, much less those of others. Sometimes love means letting go - for yourself, if not for them.

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Bookish_Gal
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Pickpick

Beautiful sequel that encompasses the passion of love and standing up for yourself. This book was just as powerful as the first, and still brought more. The stakes were different, yet just as powerful and impactful. This love triangle drove me crazy, yet her choice felt so raw and real by the end. Xingyin is a powerful and complicated woman. She is vulnerable and incredibly independent.

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deliasson
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Pickpick

The ending of this book was amazing! I got very teary eyed at certain points of this book, definitely a pick!

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cerijones
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Loved the first book of this series and have beem really looking forward to getting to this one so its the perfect second book of 2023.

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Preciouz29
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I‘ll be honest, I loved book 1 and didn‘t feel it needed a second book. That said, I loved revisiting this amazing world that Sue Lynn Tan created and revisiting with all the characters. As a Chinese born American raised on all the mythology, I adored reading a story with my people.

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BriannaT
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Pickpick

Merry Christmas! One of my gifts is this cute bookmark. Of course I love how pretty this cover is, and I loved the story too. It was immersive as the first book, and with more trials for the characters to face. The only reason I‘m not gushing over it is the ending. No spoilers - I know that Xingyin did the right thing for her in the end, and that‘s what really matters, but my little fangirl heart wanted her to pick something else!

Eggs Merry Christmas ❤️ 2y
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Branwen
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Reading some thrilling Chinese mythology with my little bookish partner! 😻📚💕 #catsoflitsy #rumpel

Ruthiella Oh my! So stinkin‘ CUTE! ❤️😻❤️😻 (edited) 2y
peanutnine Adorable 😻 2y
Bklover I think Rumpel is reading too! 2y
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Leftcoastzen Cuteness overload!😂😻 2y
IndoorDame What a little cutie 😻😻😻 2y
Branwen @Ruthiella @peanutnine @Bklover @Leftcoastzen @IndoorDame Thank you! 😻 I think Rumpel enjoys reading as much as I do! 😹 2y
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Branwen
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Went to get some chicken hibachi for dinner tonight! 😋 Other than having to work on a Saturday, this has been a perfect day! 📚

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Branwen
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This is how the US and UK editions of this duology look side by side! 💕📚💕 Honestly, I think they're all absolutely stunning! I can't decide which I love best!

jen_the_scribe These are in my TBR, gorgeous covers! 2y
julesG Really difficult to decide. They are all gorgeous. 2y
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Branwen
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Look what arrived today! 🧡💛🧡💛🧡💛🧡 My UK edition of Heart of the Sun Warrior! Now that I've figured out how to order from Waterstones I'm unstoppable! Which...is probably a bad thing for my wallet! 😱 But still worth it! Isn't it gorgeous?! Please be prepared to be seeing many posts about this beauty! 💕📚💕

AlaMich Is it difficult to figure it out? Because there are definitely books that I would rather have the UK cover. 2y
Ruthiella @AlaMich It‘s easy to order from Blackwell‘s in the UK and they include shipping in the price too. Prices are reasonable IMO - comparable to The Book Depository. https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/home (edited) 2y
RaeLovesToRead Nooooooooooo!!!!!! 🙈🙈🙈 I sent this to you as a surprise 🤣🤣🤣 but you got there first! It's too late to cancel, so you'll soon have an extra copy 😅 Is this one the one with the purple sprayed edges??? 2y
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AlaMich @Ruthiella Thanks, I will check them out too. 😊 2y
Branwen @AlaMich It wasn't hard at all! Once I figured out how to navigate the website and set up an account I was all set! 💕📚 @Ruthiella Ooooh I will have to check them out too! ❤️ 2y
Branwen @RaeLovesToRead NOOOOOOO! 😭😭😭😭😭 OH MY GOSH I RUINED THIS PERFECT AND AMAZING SURPRISE I AM SO SO SORRY! 😭😭😭 Although, the edition I ordered is NOT special and does NOT have the spray painted edges! 😱 So....now I am even more excited to receive the one you have sent me! Not only because it's going to be prettier, but because it's FROM YOU, MY DEAR FRIEND! ❤️ THANK YOU SO SO MUCH! 2y
RaeLovesToRead @Branwen Never mind! It's the thought that counts 😄💕 I thought I saw some purple peeking out on your edition (on the other photo), so it's cool that you'll get a sprayed version too!!! 💜💜💜 I still need to read both books... 🤭 2y
Branwen @RaeLovesToRead It's absolutely the thought that counts! The one I get from you will be infinitely more special! 💜💜💜 I attempted to paint the edges of my copy myself because I was jealous of the official spray painted one! 😂 So, YES! I am really excited for the special one to arrive! Thank you so so much! 💕📚💕 Once it gets here I will gift the copy I already have to my library, so others can enjoy it and I get to keep the special one! 😁 2y
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TracyReadsBooks
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Pickpick

Another fun, almost impossible to put down story, the second & concluding volume of the Celestial Kingdom Duology—a story filled with intrigue, danger, betrayal, forgiveness, love, courage, ALL the things—picks up right where the first one left off. While Xingyin is content to live at home with her mother, the world is not done with her & she will have to work with friends & foes alike if they are to confront a new, terrible threat. A good read.

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Branwen
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SO EXCITED that this came out today! I absolutely adored Daughter of the Moon Goddess and can't wait to find out what happens next! 💕📚💕

Cinfhen Another GORGEOUS cover 😍 2y
tpixie 🧡The cover!!! Swoon! 🧡 2y
Branwen @Cinfhen @tpixie Right?! I can't even handle it! 😍🥰 2y
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tpixie @Branwen 🧡🧡🧡 2y
melzen Omg 😳 have waited so long 2y
melzen I agree an incredible cover 🧡 2y
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TracyReadsBooks
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Hooray for book mail—especially in a day with our first measurable snow of the season! I was surprised by how much I liked the first book in this duology and am looking forward to reading this one.

KristiAhlers I loved that story! 2y
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KristiAhlers
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Pickpick

I spent the day with this amazing book. It was windy and cold here today so I did the sensible thing and avoided the outdoors. The world building in this series has been extraordinary and the pictures this author paints with her words are amazing. High fantasy, dragons, romance and of course evil that will put all in peril. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Bklover Love the cover! 2y
KristiAhlers @Bklover the first in the duet is just as pretty too! 💜 2y
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