![]() Their collaboration that evolved into mutual respect and trust, then affection. I also loved the low key love story developing between her and Robin. ![]() Her finally stopping to chase for her father’s approval. Her coming into her own strength and finally discovering what she wants to do with her life. I was glad to see Hyeon’s journey in this book. And he even proves my point by recklessly wreaking her life in the middle of the book, just because she wouldn’t obey him. Frankly, if her father doesn’t love her now, nothing will change that. Granted, at first her motivation is misguided – she wants to prove to her father that she is someone worth loving. I loved Hyeon’s determination to make a life for herself and how hard she works to achieve it. Life was hard for women in Joseon Korea, especially illegitimate daughters of noblemen who barely acknowledge them. She is honest and good-hearted, but also full of flaws and insecurities. ![]() It doesn’t hurt that the protagonist is very likeable as well. ![]() I lived the rich world the author describes here, and as I watched a lot of period dramas, I could picture all the costumes and locations with perfect clarity, which only added to my delight with this book. I also love fiction books set in cultures other than European Middle ages. I am a big fan of Korean dramas in general and saiguk, or costumed period dramas in particular. ![]()
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