Alice in Waterdeep
This book was such a lovely surprise. I read the first half while on the train and was disappointed I had to get off and couldn't keep reading right away! It is a charming, sweet and slightly magical read. I liked both protagonists, though Zhi Lan really won my heart (and Master Dan! What a nice guy). The writing is quite simple and straight to the point which, honestly, I enjoyed. The pacing is also quite good, no scenes drag and there are no weird stalling ploys, if anything I'd say things happen a tad too fast.
I'm not a fan of how the resolution happens behind the scenes thanks to a secondary character and the protagonists are suddenly free from all sorts of consequences. But it doesn't bother me too much in the grand scheme of things.
This book was such a lovely surprise. I read the first half while on the train and was disappointed I had to get off and couldn't keep reading right away! It is a charming, sweet and slightly magical read. I liked both protagonists, though Zhi Lan really won my heart (and Master Dan! What a nice guy). The writing is quite simple and straight to the point which, honestly, I enjoyed. The pacing is also quite good, no scenes drag and there are no weird stalling ploys, if anything I'd say things happen a tad too fast.
I'm not a fan of how the resolution happens behind the scenes thanks to a secondary character and the protagonists are suddenly free from all sorts of consequences. But it doesn't bother me too much in the grand scheme of things.