A review by emily_britton
Empress by Shan Sa

challenging dark informative inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

 While this was a fascinating dive into seventh century Chinese culture, it was not nearly as much of a traditional novel as I was expecting and sometimes lagged in the descriptions of processions and palaces. 
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