Reviews

Raven of the Inner Palace, Vol. 1 by Kouko Shirakawa

onepetalrose's review

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

ellieroth's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.0

rose745's review

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

birdybird's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

3.75

I enjoyed the episodic aspect of the book, although at times (especially in the first part) there are several instances of “telling” rather than showing, such as when the empress dowager is sentenced to death… I was expecting more weight placed in that moment, but it happened and passed quickly. This does improve as the book continues, and I am interested in how Jusetsu’s relationships with other characters will develop in future novels. 
There are also some rather beautiful descriptions - especially of Jusetsu’s powers. However, I feel like more explanation on the nature and limits of her powers would have been nice. I look forward to reading more of this series.

runawaytrain's review

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

myeonmae's review

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

cb841's review

lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No

2.0

sailorrosemoon14's review against another edition

emotional mysterious relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

april_13's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

camryndaytona's review

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, and Suicide

Moderate: Child abuse, Genocide, War, Incest, Slavery, and Violence

Minor: Chronic illness