A loose retelling of The Three Kingdoms featuring a confident female lead, war and politics, and lots of delicious plot twists.
East Asian Fantasy Public
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And Break the Pretty Kings by Lena Jeong
Mirae was meant to save her kingdom.
But the ceremony before her coronation ends in terror and death, unlocking a …
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lastblossom says: Packed with tea ceremony and so many mouth-watering descriptions of food, along with political intrigue galore. Some light romance.
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A Venom Dark and Sweet by Judy I. Lin (The Book of Tea, #2)
4 stars
A great evil has come to the kingdom of Dàxi. The Banished Prince has returned to seize power, his rise …
lastblossom says: Moves away from the political machinations of the previous book for more magical battles and a grander finale. Some light romance.
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To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang (To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods, #1)
Heroes die, cowards live. Daughter of a conquered world, Ruying hates the invaders who descended from the heavens long before …
lastblossom says: A science fantasy featuring a magic-imbued China invaded by a futuristic Rome, complete with missiles and smart phones.
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4 stars
What if you could avenge your own murder? A brilliant young woman gets a second chance at life in this …
lastblossom says: A tasty prevenge plot with political machinations and a magical subplot. Also has a good dose of romance.
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lastblossom says: A steampunk-esque China embroiled in war and political strife featuring a female lead who must disguise herself as a boy. Hints of romance, with some serious complications.
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The Girl with No Reflection by Keshe Chow
A young woman chosen as the crown prince’s bride must travel to the royal palace to meet her new husband—but …
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The Blood Orchid by Kylie Lee Baker (The Scarlet Alchemist, #2)
Since Zilan entered the world of royal alchemists, she has learned firsthand that alchemy comes at a price. She has …
