384 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473226609
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 08 November 2018
Description
In a palace of illusions, nothing is what it seems. Each generation, a competition is held to find the next empress of Honoku. The rules are simple. Survive the palace's enchanted seasonal rooms. Conquer Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Marry the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,115 reviews
Moods
emotional 35%
mysterious 31%
dark 24%
tense 23%
challenging 20%
sad 13%
hopeful 9%
reflective 8%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 44% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, Animal deathModerate
Violence, Slavery, Physical abuse384 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473226609
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 08 November 2018
Description
In a palace of illusions, nothing is what it seems. Each generation, a competition is held to find the next empress of Honoku. The rules are simple. Survive the palace's enchanted seasonal rooms. Conquer Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Marry the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,115 reviews
Moods
emotional 35%
mysterious 31%
dark 24%
tense 23%
challenging 20%
sad 13%
hopeful 9%
reflective 8%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 44% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, Animal deathModerate
Violence, Slavery, Physical abuse