Priest
Seven Seas Entertainment
14 January 2025
436
Paperback
Danmei/Fantasy BL
Bought Copy
DAWN OF A NEW ERA
With the Wolf King in the north defeated, Great Liang turns its full attention to the war's southern front, where the Westerners have occupied the fertile land of Jiangnan. Gu Yun races south to lead Great Liang's fledgling navy, while Chang Geng is recalled to the capital to solve the pressing matter of funding the war effort.
Yet the imperial court is no less treacherous than the battlefield. As Chang Geng walks a precarious path where one misstep could brand him a traitor or worse, he begins to suspect that Gu Yun is in more danger than he lets on. Chang Geng will stop at nothing to bring an end to the war and build a nation where his beloved can lay down his armor and live, at long last, in peace.
This fifth volume brings Stars of Chaos to a close, and overall it has been an exciting journey. I enjoyed this steampunk/wuxia tale, and Chang Geng and Gu Yun were compelling and interesting characters throughout. Their relationship, too, developed in a fun and believable manner, and I enjoyed reading their interactions throughout the volumes. This last book in the series was particularly action packed, with plenty of battles and adversity. The ending, though, rounded things off nicely, leaving me with a sense of satisfaction. This story didn't grip me quite as deeply as Guardian by the same author, but it was still a wonderful read. Recommended to danmei fans looking for a fantasy tale with a different twist than the usual fare. I am giving this book, and the series as a whole, 4.5 stars.
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