He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

He Who Drowned the World

The Radiant Emperor Duology #2

Shelley Parker-Chan

487 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
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How much would you give to win the world? Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory that tore southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor.But Zhu is...

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Moods

dark 85%
adventurous 73%
emotional 72%
tense 58%
challenging 42%
sad 37%
reflective 21%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 9%
funny 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 18%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Character: 25% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 35% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.38

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