review 1: This was a quick read. I liked the concept of the story, but I wanted to learn more about the characters, to see them grow and feel their love, their pain, their sorrow. The entire novel was rushed, especially the ending, and left me wanting more. Although I only thought this novel was ok, I would recommend it to anyone who likes Kung fu or is looking to learn a little more about ancient Chinese culture. review 2: Miu Miu sets out to avenge the death of her father at the hands of the emperor with her betrothed she has never meet until they join together in the quest for revenge. Beautiful language and stunning cultural details with lots of martial arts action make this a fast paced read. But the story is poor and it lacks cohesion. It jumps around so fast yo... moreu feel like your getting whiplash. The changes are very hard to follow and they do not give good justification for the characters. Also the way the story is framed at first makes some sense but it really may be hard for some readers to understand and it is not resolved at the end. less
