A review by ddnreads
Strike the Zither by Joan He

adventurous challenging emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

First, It was quite enjoyable for me, but not the one's that gave me best reading experience.

I used to be skeptical when a book marketed as prideful fmc, but STZ did it well I guess.
My bf love LOVESSS three kingdoms, so I was so excited to devour this. He told me a lot abt it.
Turned out, Im still very confuse at first 😂 it gets better overtime, tho.

Things I like:
  • The sassy Zephyr
  • PLOT TWIST
  • The strategies delivered
  • Crows' antiques

Things I don't really enjoy:
  • I like Zephyr the way she was. The big reveal was a turn off for me. It made the power unbalance. So, I get the feeling she wasn't earn her way as I imagined her to be. She couldn't really owned the risk of her choices.
  • The writing style wasn't my favourite. It was really personal preference, tho. Don't mind. It just doesn't work for me.
  • Inconsistent pace. I get so sleepy in the middle of the story and it wasn't as action packed as I imagine it to be.


I have lots of questions and hopefully the 2nd book live up to that😍 

I love the world building and I know the author knows what she's doing with all the research, reference, and efforts. I can feel it. This is a work out of love. Give this book a go❣️