You are correct -- this is a fantasy retelling of the Ballad of Mulan. Here's a not-so-fun fact: I was told I couldn't call it that when the book was published; hence the Shakespeare reference. Trust me -- you're not the only reader who was put off by this!
I'm sorry to hear that it was conflicting to read because of this. :( Maybe some day you can return to it, now that you know that it is, in fact, an on-purpose retelling.
I'm sorry to hear that it was conflicting to read because of this. :( Maybe some day you can return to it, now that you know that it is, in fact, an on-purpose retelling.
Thanks so much for reading!