While the writing was often a little choppy, making it slightly hard to get into, the author did a really good job of setting up the world of the characters as well as the characters themselves. I was surprised how much story was packed in this novella. However, things soon get out of hand and more complex than Guet Imm bargained for.
After an altercation in a coffeehouse, she meets up with a group of bandits on their way to sell items they have procured. Set in a medieval China-like setting, this wuxia ("martial heroes") fantasy novella followed Guet Imm, a nun of the Order of the Pure Moon. I was initially drawn to this book by the cover, which is absolutely gorgeous, and requested this book without reading the synopsis. The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water was overall a good read. You'll bring yourself along wherever you go, and the deity will find you there." "Do what you want, brother - leave me behind, get rid of the treasures, pretend you don't have a past. If you're looking for a story that's memorably unique and beautifully written, pick up The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water. I liked what we saw of the brothers but, aside from Tet Sang and Lau Fung Cheung, I didn't really feel that I got to know them that well. The found family dynamic was well done and would have been even better with more time to develop and grow. I liked the group dynamic between Guet Imm and the various bandits. As always Cho perfectly blends fantasy elements into her world, creating something that feels magical and yet completely organic. The world-building is immersive and vivid, despite the short length of the story. It's a great character-driven story.Ĭho's writing is beautiful and perfectly suits the characters' inner conflicts over identity and spirituality. While there are definitely a few action-filled moments, The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water is a quiet, reflective (hah!) story about finding yourself and your place.
Instead, the slightly lyrically feeling title and cover art are probably a better indicator of the story inside. The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water wasn't exactly what I was expecting, but that wasn't a bad thing!įrom the summary description, I was expecting an action-packed martial arts fantasy, possibly with a humorous take. Zen Cho's Sorcerer to the Crown is one of my all-time favorite books, so there was no way I was passing this novella up! As such, I really went into it mostly blind.
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