A review by sezziy
Empress of Flames by Mimi Yu

4.0

I had forgotten so much since the first book that I spent the first few chapters reading with a super confused look on my face. Once things clicked back into place, I couldn't put it down. Hated the ending though. It felt rather anti-climactic which is ridiculous considering what happens but

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some sort of confrontation or even better reconciliation between Lu and Nok before her death would have made it seem less hollow. Nok joining his sister's cult as a result is really out of character too but I guess it's hard to be a lone wolf!