He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

He Who Drowned the World

The Radiant Emperor Duology #2

Shelley Parker-Chan

496 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

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

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,473 reviews

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: 66% | 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: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

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