The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo

The Empress of Salt and Fortune

The Singing Hills Cycle #1

Nghi Vo with Cindy Kay (Narrator)

2 hours, 25 minutes first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

With the heart of an Atwood tale and the visuals of a classic Asian period drama, Nghi Vo's The Empress of Salt and Fortune is a tightly and lushly written narrative about empire, storytelling, and the anger of women. A young royal from the far no...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,593 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
mysterious 52%
emotional 48%
adventurous 44%
sad 15%
inspiring 14%
dark 13%
hopeful 13%
challenging 12%
relaxing 7%
tense 6%
lighthearted 5%
informative 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 35%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.03

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