He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

He Who Drowned the World

The Radiant Emperor Duology #2

Shelley Parker-Chan

486 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Description

 How much would you give to win the world?Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory that tore southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor.But Zhu is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 896 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
emotional 74%
adventurous 73%
tense 56%
challenging 44%
sad 38%
reflective 21%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 8%
funny 4%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 16%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 35% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.46

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