She Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
This novel is a gripping historical fantasy that reimagines the rise of the Ming Dynasty in China through the lens of a young peasant girl who, after her family's demise, assumes her dead brother's identity to enter a monastery. Her quest for survival evolves into an ambitious pursuit of power and destiny, challenging the rigid gender norms and societal expectations of her time. As she navigates through political intrigue, war, and personal transformation, her journey becomes a testament to the indomitable will to defy fate and forge one's own path to greatness, all while exploring themes of identity, gender, and ambition in a richly detailed, alternate historical setting.
The 14165th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2021
- Nationality
- Australian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 416
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- Robert Holdstock Award (British Fantasy Society)
- Top 100 Books of the 21st-Century (This House of Books)