The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria Goddard

The Hands of the Emperor

Lays of the Hearth-Fire #1

Victoria Goddard

970 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced
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An impulsive word can start a war. A timely word can stop one. A simple act of friendship can change the course of history. Cliopher Mdang is the personal secretary of the Last Emperor of Astandalas, the Lord of Rising Stars, the Lord Magus of Zu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 679 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
hopeful 75%
reflective 65%
inspiring 56%
funny 25%
adventurous 24%
relaxing 23%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 14%
mysterious 5%
informative 3%
sad 3%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 24%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17%

Average rating

4.5

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