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

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"Better for it to exist than for it to be perfect and only in your head."

I have not read a book with this writing style before and I I found it quick paced and intriguing. Chih, a cleric from Singing Hills, and Almost Brilliant, a neixin, travel to Lake Scarlet and stumble across an old woman, Rabbit, staying on the lake. Chih and Almost Brilliant spend a few days collecting stories about Rabbit and her servitude to Empress In-yo. This novella follows Chih, but it is Rabbit who steals the lead. 

I look forward to continuing this novella series!