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dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Enshrouded in Japanese mythology, this conclusion to The Keeper of Night sees Ren truly find who she is and who she becomes.
Since becoming the Japanese Goddess of Death, Ren takes it upon herself to find her brother by being something that Neven won't hate as much.
Meanwhile, the Shinigami that are supposed to serve Ren oppose her and are no good when Ivy, Ren's adversary, decides to sail to Japan for revenge.
Together with Hiro's brother, Tsukuyomi, the Moon God, Ren must battle her way to stay alive and show why she is rightly the Goddess of Death.
The mood of The Empress of Time shifts from chaotic and almost helpless to dark as we journey with Ren to try and stop Ivy without Ren turning into Deaths former ruler's.
The world building that was created is so fantastical and full of characters, which almost feels like this should be longer than a duology.
Since becoming the Japanese Goddess of Death, Ren takes it upon herself to find her brother by being something that Neven won't hate as much.
Meanwhile, the Shinigami that are supposed to serve Ren oppose her and are no good when Ivy, Ren's adversary, decides to sail to Japan for revenge.
Together with Hiro's brother, Tsukuyomi, the Moon God, Ren must battle her way to stay alive and show why she is rightly the Goddess of Death.
The mood of The Empress of Time shifts from chaotic and almost helpless to dark as we journey with Ren to try and stop Ivy without Ren turning into Deaths former ruler's.
The world building that was created is so fantastical and full of characters, which almost feels like this should be longer than a duology.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty, Torture, Blood, Grief, Abandonment, and Colonisation
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