I enjoyed this second book as Mehrunnisa navigates court life and finds that there are still walls that keep women hindered even as an empress. I enjoyed watching her rule from behind a wall and a veil, breaking down the stereotypes and rules for women in the culture, but more so during that time. To have the courage to break the norms and risk everything for power and love was incredibly interesting.

The only issue I had was that this book felt very long, and very detailed in the politics. While I enjoyed the detail, I noticed I set this book aside slightly more so than the first. I think people who enjoy history will be the ones who truly enjoy this book.