I really, really enjoyed Daughter of the Moon Goddess. It’s an imperial court high fantasy book based in Chinese mythology told in a straightforward way that wasn’t always surprising/novel, but definitely was a fun read. I would consider this a lighter read, as it is more focused on the mythology and power hierarchies than complex and nuanced character development. 

I’m not usually a love triangle/romance sort of person, but I did (for the most part) like the three main characters enough to enjoy every permutations of the attraction/connection between Xingyin and the men. Their relationships are simple, their internal worlds are light-to-medium complicated, and because of this, it’s easy to follow and not as emotionally intense as it could be with more complex characters. 

I hope this isn’t a spoiler for y’all, but this is a book that has a happy ending, and reads almost like YA with how things work out for Xingyin and the way the plot moves. It’s a quick-moving book with engaging characters and good world-building. I liked the magic, I liked Xingyin’s relationship with her friends, and I loved her connection with her mother.