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A Bright Heart by Kate Chenli

December 27, 2025 by Jen K Leave a Comment

I saw LB’s review of this and thought it sounded intriguing enough asa premise that I bookmarked it so remember for later. I still need to read the second one in the duology but overall enjoyed this. I will say, I was trying to overcomplicate this one a little bit with my guessing so you know, this might be more enjoyable as a read to just let it happen. As Mingshin lays dying at the foot of the throne at the hand of the man […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Tagged With: duology, Kate Chenli, What If?

Jen K's CBR17 Review No:138 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult · Tags: duology, Kate Chenli, What If? ·
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A fun, political YA duology

A Bright Heart by Kate Chenli

A Fiery Spirit by Kate Chenli

January 26, 2025 by LB 3 Comments

When I read the Iron Widow duology, I saw A Bright Heart in the recommended books, and was immediately drawn to the cover. Luckily my library had the audiobook and I was able to start it without too much of a wait. A Bright Heart opens after Mingshin has been tortured for treason against the king she helped get on the throne, her beloved Ren who promised she would be Queen if she funded his endeavors. She is finally shown his true colors when he […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Tagged With: #fantasy, Chinese, Chinese inspired, diaspora, fight for the throne, forbidden magic, Kate Chenli, political fantasy, queer secondary characters

LB's CBR17 Review No:2 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult · Tags: #fantasy, Chinese, Chinese inspired, diaspora, fight for the throne, forbidden magic, Kate Chenli, political fantasy, queer secondary characters ·
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cover for the book A Bright Heart by Karen Chenli

Time Travel, Court Intrigue, and Revenge

A Bright Heart by Kate Chenli

April 14, 2024 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

Betrayed by the man she loved and who she helped gain the throne, Mingshin faces her death wishing for a second chance.  Then she wakes up two years in the past and is determined to get revenge on Prince Ren and foil his plans.  And to never risk her heart again.  But as Mingshin makes new plans and allies, she finds herself working closely with Prince Jieh.  And finds herself torn between keeping her heart safe or taking a chance that this time she won’t […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Young Adult Tagged With: Kate Chenli

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:13 · Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult · Tags: Kate Chenli ·
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