fiction historical romance adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

378 pages | first published 2013

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It is a time of celebration in the Pingkang Li, where imperial scholars and bureaucrats mingle with beautiful courtesans. At the center is the Lotus Palace, home of the most exquisite courtesans in China...Maidservant Yue-ying is not one of those ...
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Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
emotional 67%
adventurous 52%
hopeful 17%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 32%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.81

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