A review by ahoyitsjoy
The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo

adventurous mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I really loved the way the empress' story was told, through the eyes of her handmaiden wanting to make sure the truth is remembered. That someone somewhere knows what was sacrificed. I loved getting little tidbits about the setting through her story and Chih's comments. So much is familiar to the real world in the past, but then someone offhandedly mentions that there are mammoths or that the empire has mages who can change the seasons. The small size of the book is perfect for leaving you wanting more (in a good way).
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