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3.5 Stars

Well, that certainly took a very unexpected turn!

As per the blurb our beloved cleric Chih finds themselves accompanying a would-be bride to meet her potential husband to engage in a 3 day event of negotiations and hopefully, celebration. However, suspicious event after suspicious event makes Chih slowly realize that everything is not as it seems.

I really don’t want to spoil things. I applaud Vo for throwing such a curveball as Chih’s usual efforts at discovering any story they can results in finding themselves eyeball deep in the making of one.

My personal favorites of this series are those with more of an emotional heft such as The Empress of Salt and Fortune and Mammoths at the Gates, but despite a more mystery vibe with layers of horror, this was still a captivating look at a fantasy world reminiscent of Imperial China.

Overall, I have enjoyed myself with these varied adventures of Chih and their companion bird Almost Brilliant, and I will do so for as long as Vo continues to write them!

Thank you to the author and Tordotcom via NetGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review


The Singing Hills Cycle
1. The Empress of Salt and Fortune - 4 Stars
2. When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain - 3.5 Stars
3. Into the Riverlands - 3.5 Stars
4. Mammoths at the Gate - 4.5 Stars
5. The Brides of High Hill - 3.5 Stars