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A puppet empress is on the throne. But Zephyr knows it's no contest. But honour is double-edged in a war where one must betray or be betrayed, and it's up to Zephyr to infiltrate a rival camp when their survival hinges on it. Orphaned at a young age, Zephyr took control of her fate by becoming the best strategist in the land. But Zephyr knows it’s no contest. The realm has fractured and three warlordesses each hopes to claim the continent for herself. Format: PaperbackISBN: 9781911231417Publish/Release date: November 24, 2022Publisher: Text PublishingNumber of pages: 368Width (mm): 150Height (mm): 235Depth (mm): The year is 414 of the Xin Dynasty, and chaos abounds.
- Publisher: Roaring Brook Press (October 25, 2022)
- Hardcover: 208 pages
- ISBN-13: 978-1250258588
- Age Range: 12- 17 years
Reviews
Krispy
Even though she sometimes has to think quick on her feet, she never really doubts her capabilities throughout the story and I think that’s part of why I enjoyed her character so much, I envy that kind of confidence! - I read an eARC of this book, but I loved it so I bought a personalised copy!
Luchia Houghton
She’s very sure of herself, and we’re thrown straight into her being trapped in a situation that she has to save herself, and a bunch of common folk and soldiers. If you enjoy fantasy stories in general, buy this book!
Okay so, first up… obviously the synopsis speaks for itself and Strike the Zither sounds awesome from it; however, it still doesn’t actually capture how great this story is. Joan He has written a book that most just won’t be able to put down, and though I refuse to give any spoilers, about halfway in you’ll probably be in shock for a few minutes and need to recover before you can read on because there are a couple of twists to this story, making it change direction from a wuxia to a xianxia as well and SUCH an awesome one at that. Can’t wait until I dive into the book itself and read!
We’re introduced immediately to Zephyr, the main character who is simultaneously one of the most arrogant characters and one of the most endearing characters ever. Zephyr ends up in the enemy wardlordess’ (Miasma’s) camp, in an attempt to aid the warlordess she believes in, Xin Ren. The story is told from first person, which is brilliant for seeing more of how Zephyr’s mind actually works whilst ensuring that we’re treated to as many comments as possible about those around her! There’s a little yearning between the two and a lot of mistrust, but it makes for a very entertaining match up whenever the two are in the same scenes.
As a strategist, it’s her job to basically come up with ideas like this and hope that they work out (which, Zephyr would probably say, they always do). There’s a lot of things that Zephyr can predict to have to account for, but one thing she doesn’t know how to prepare for is meeting the enemy strategist, Crow.
Arrived just in time today.
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