Release Blitz~ Zhanshi By Anna Edwards

Title: Zhànshì

Series: Sinister Fairytales Collection

Author: Anna Edwards

Genre: Dark Fairytale Retelling

Release Date: May 26, 2020

Lia has known she was different since the age of five when her father taught her the skills of her ancestors. His stories of heroic exploits have fueled her fantasies for years. Little did she know that her expertise would be called upon when two cities, two triads, go to war. Will it be a step too far to think she can hide who she really is? 

Jaxon has known his career path since he was a little boy when his father promised his only son to the leader of the Yu Shi triad. Jaxon doesn't mind—it allows him to center his chaotic thoughts and fight his opponents to the death. But when he's partnered with a mysterious new recruit, he begins to question everything he knows. What is the young boy hiding from him? 

Zhanzhi is a modern day retelling of the tale of Mulan for the Sinister Fairytales Collection. Warrior Lia must find her inner strength to defeat a deadly enemy, who's been left bitter by his quest for absolute power, while at the same time falling in love when she least expects it. Nothing will be as it seems in this dark triad world where a moment's hesitation can be your downfall.

Reviewed By:

Carrie Youngcourt & Romaine Heart 

Carrie

Zhanshi is the retelling of Mulan it is set in the background of Sanfransico. Lea is a strong independent woman who steps up to protect and help her family even going as far to be someone else. Jaxson is a powerful man in the mafia and is on the brink of going to war with the other Mafia and Jaxson needs all the help he can get in order to win the war. When Jaxson requests that the first born son join the fight Lea is the only child but Jaxson doesn't want a girl for his war. Before Lea's father can go she sneaks off and goes in his place. Lea is very coregous for going in her father's place but how will Jaxson react when he figures out that Lea is girl?

Though it was a fast paced romance set in Sanfransico it was a little confusing how the war was fought like it would have been back years ago in China instead of modern time. I did love the connection Lea and Jaxson had from the beginning even though he didn't know who she really was. All and all it was a pretty good read!

Romaine

Lia was one badazz chick with ninja skills. An obedient child who loved her family. Loyalty to Yi Shu. Disguised as a man to fight in the battle between Yi Shu and Jin Long.

Jaxson was the general of Yi Shu. He was impressed by Zhan's excellent skills. The only thing that bothered him was his attraction to the young man.

Wang of Jin Long was an evil and ruthless ruler. He treated women an a toy and sometimes shared. He was determined to break Lia.

Zhanshi captured me from the first page. I could connect with the characters. Loved the story!!

All I am a British author, from the depths of the rural countryside near London. In a previous life, I was an accountant from the age of twenty-one. I still do that on occasions, but most of my life is now spent intermingling writing while looking after my husband, two children and two cats (probably in the inverse order to the one listed!). When I have some spare time, I can also be found writing poetry, baking cakes (and eating them), or behind a camera snapping like a mad paparazzi.

I'm an avid reader who turned to writing to combat my depression and anxiety. I have a love of travelling and like to bring this to my stories to give them the air of reality.

I like my heroes hot and hunky with a dirty mouth, my heroines demure but with spunk, and my books full of dramatic suspense.

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