War and politics, along with a ruthless female lead conclude this duology. Romance negligible.
East Asian Fantasy Public
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And Break the Pretty Kings by Lena Jeong
Mirae was meant to save her kingdom.
But the ceremony before her coronation ends in terror and death, unlocking a …
lastblossom says: Loosely based on The Three Kingdoms of Korea. Reads like a TV drama, and loaded with plot twists. No romance.
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lastblossom says: Packed with tea ceremony and so many mouth-watering descriptions of food, along with political intrigue galore. Some light romance.
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A Venom Dark and Sweet by Judy I. Lin (The Book of Tea, #2)
A great evil has come to the kingdom of Dàxi. The Banished Prince has returned to seize power, his rise …
lastblossom says: Moves away from the political machinations of the previous book for more magical battles and a grander finale. Some light romance.
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4 stars
What if you could avenge your own murder? A brilliant young woman gets a second chance at life in this …
lastblossom says: A tasty prevenge plot with political machinations and a magical subplot. Also has a good dose of romance.
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To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang (To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods, #1)
Heroes die, cowards live. Daughter of a conquered world, Ruying hates the invaders who descended from the heavens long before …
lastblossom says: A science fantasy featuring a magic-imbued China invaded by a futuristic Rome, complete with missiles and smart phones.
