A review by ehmannky
The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A fantastic end to a fantastic series. It's amazing that a book this big went by so quickly--I couldn't put it down (even after I had spoiled some things for myself). I love the ending. I loved the way that the characters have grown from book one, especially Ali. He went from a kind of meh character in the first book to my favorite by the end. I loved the emphasis on ending cycles of violence by being the first to refuse to retaliate and search for justice and not vengeance. I also liked the emphasis on atonement--for both your own sins and for those who came before, and the refusal of letting crimes happen because "it wasn't you it was your ancestors" who did them. 

Chakraborty is a fabulous writer, I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. 
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