Empress of Forever: A Novel by Max Gladstone

Empress of Forever: A Novel

Max Gladstone

480 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

The end of time is ruled by an ancient, powerful Empress who blesses or blasts entire planets with a single thought. Rebellion is literally impossible to consider--until Vivian Liao arrives. Trapped between the Pride—a ravening horde of sentient m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 814 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
emotional 31%
funny 29%
mysterious 28%
challenging 24%
tense 24%
hopeful 17%
dark 16%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 13%
inspiring 10%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 44%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 29% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.84

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