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'She Who Became the Sun' by Shelley Parker Chan is a historical fantasy novel set in 14th century China under Mongol rule. The story follows Zhu, a girl who takes on her deceased brother's identity to escape a fate of insignificance and embarks on a journey to claim greatness. The narrative weaves themes of ambition, identity, and destiny, portraying Zhu's struggle against societal expectations and her desire for power and revenge. The book combines elements of fantasy, Asian culture, and historical events, creating a rich and immersive world where characters face moral dilemmas and challenges that test their resolve.
Zhongli village lay flattened under the sun like a defeated dog that has given up on finding shade. All around there was nothing but the bare yellow earth, cracked into the pattern of a turtle’s shell...
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