The Moon in the Palace by Weina Dai Randel

The Moon in the Palace

Empress of Bright Moon #1

Weina Dai Randel

400 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

"Randel's gorgeous debut novel seductively pulls back the curtain to reveal the heartbreaking world of...China."--Stephanie Dray, NYT bestselling Author of America's First DaughterA thrilling work of historical fiction, bringing romance, intrigue,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 292 reviews

Moods

emotional 52%
tense 42%
adventurous 36%
dark 36%
sad 31%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 15%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
reflective 10%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 21%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 38% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 47% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 31% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.67

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