Hollow Empire: A Poison War Novel by Sam Hawke

Hollow Empire: A Poison War Novel

Poison Wars #2

Sam Hawke

560 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Moving from poison and treachery to war and witchcraft, Sam Hawke's Poison Wars continue with Hollow Empire, a fabulous epic fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Robin Hobb, Naomi Novik, and Scott Lynch. Poison was only the beginning.... The dead...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 72%
tense 72%
dark 52%
emotional 52%
sad 28%
challenging 24%
hopeful 16%
reflective 16%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 29%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 87% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.3

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