so-soMixed feelings. I wanted to finish it (I did) as it was a debut author. On and off trouble, though, following three timelines and how they correlated. At 55%, it started making more sense. It‘s of these two men, cursed to get back together, let alone their cheater followed them. I‘m not sure how I‘d explain the book. Let alone the many sexual encounters, intentional and not. Off putting to me-starts with a lot. Gay romance across lifetimes
Colorful, lush, evocative storytelling that twists and turns—at the heart of which is a fantastical love between two men, a love that spans lifetimes and realities. Really intricate weaving of themes and storylines that‘s energized by a curse and an adventure. I was surprised and delighted by this debut and this author is now officially on my must-buy list. Also, the audiobook adds so much context to the story. It‘s a must listen! 5🌟
pickMagic and reincarnation surround a pair of queer lovers through three eras of Chinese history, beginning with Emperor AI and his male lover, Dong Xian, an innkeeper and a kitsune during the 1700's, and a two men attending a rave in the modern world. Told with a danmei (Chinese male pairings) lyrical style but added with an extra dose of spice, this will appease M/M romance readers who want a little more.
so-so3/5
Three timelines from ancient China to modern LA that tell a love story that plays out across reincarnations.
There are so many motifs that are repeated through the three timelines. I think this is a book that needs multiple reads to catch everything.
I think I might have liked this a little more if it hadn't been marketed as a romance. It's definitely a fantasy love story,. I read the ending as hopeful, but it's open to interpretation.
ebook: The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang
audiobook: Trouble by Lex Croucher
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