A review by tqlikesbooks
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo

adventurous dark emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

 
“And so you came to my house on the soft pads of a midwinter kitten, the whisper of your black tresses sweeping your heels, and so you came to my heart just as quietly.
Why, then, did you make such a terrible noise when you let go of my hand and departed, a great trumpeting of horns, a great beating of drums?”


After devouring The Empress of Salt and Fortune last year and loving it, I was so eager to see what magical tale our Cleric Chih would uncover next. With astonishingly beautiful and poetic writing, Nghi Vo weaves a tale of tigers, Sapphic romance and tricky ghost foxes (among other things). I absolutely loved this story!
(My only complaint is that I just want more than 120 pages!!)

*Note on the format: I read the The Empress of Salt and Fortune as an audiobook, and this as an eBook. Personally, I thought the audio production was wonderful, and I would recommend reading that way for the most magical experience.

Series recap:
The Empress of Salt and Fortune (The Singing Hills Cycle #1)- ★★★★
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain (The Singing Hills Cycle, #2)- ★★★★ 
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