She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

She Who Became the Sun

The Radiant Emperor Duology #1

Shelley Parker-Chan

489 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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An absorbing historical fantasy, She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan reimagines the rise to power of the Ming Dynasty's founding emperor.She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan is a historical fantasy reimagining of the rise to pow...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
dark 58%
tense 46%
emotional 45%
challenging 34%
reflective 20%
inspiring 17%
sad 14%
mysterious 12%
hopeful 8%
informative 4%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 25%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 34% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 33% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%

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