Reviews

The Empress of Time by Kylie Lee Baker

bloodbrooxv's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted slow-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

2.75

fitsee's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

4.0

Pros

• Builds Off of and Improves Upon the Original
• Continues With Amazing World Building
• Adds New and Interesting Characters
• Pretty Easy Plot to Follow
• Engaging Read

Cons

• Wasn’t a Huge Fan of the Ending

smittonwith's review

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-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

4.0

I listened to the audiobook of, “The Empress of Time” and throughly enjoyed this read. This is the second book of a duology by Kylie Lee Baker and is fantasy based with lots of suspense. I loved the love story that is present in this second book, and was not expecting the twists at the end. The twists were so well-done and surprised me as a reader. It felt like characters were pretty mapped out in this second book and the twist knocked me off my feet. I would highly recommend this duology to anyone! 

noellesmagicallibrary's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

Just like the first in the series I think this was fun, albeit dark. Nothing profound to say about it really. 

I do like the character of Ren even though she’s written to be quite unlikable. I found her interesting and different from other female protagonists I’ve been reading lately. 

dellereadsbooks's review against another edition

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

2.0

I think my rating is severely affected by me having forgotten what happened at the end of the first book. 

urbanesunset's review against another edition

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

4.0

saintgalentine's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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

4.5

I really enjoyed the duology. A good mix of Japanese folklore, action, relationships, and character twists

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, War, Racism, Colonisation, Racial slurs, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Torture

backstagekath's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

A wonderful way to a really great duology! I couldn't put it down. 
A story about and with an unexpected yet satisfying ending.

lkairma's review

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

physicsandfiberarts's review

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0