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ivievm 's review for:
Heavenly Tyrant
by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The politics of this book are so juicy, timely, and nuanced. But I was desperately missing the romance from the first book. Hate sex with the emperor just doesn’t cut it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Violence, Colonisation, War, Classism
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape
Minor: Trafficking