He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

He Who Drowned the World

The Radiant Emperor Duology #2

Shelley Parker-Chan

496 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Description

What would you give to win the world?Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory – one that tore southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor.However, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 865 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
emotional 74%
adventurous 73%
tense 56%
challenging 44%
sad 39%
reflective 21%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 8%
funny 4%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 16%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 35% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.47

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