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A review by museaway
The Imperial Uncle by Da Feng Gua Guo
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love this author. I love what she does with her characters. I love that I don't know precisely what she's about to pull. I love that I'm guessing about characters' feelings the entire time.
I read this after I'd read Peach Blossom Debt, so I was familiar with DFGG's style and sunk into it easily. I think I read this in two days. Like with PBD, I imagine there's more to digest on reread, so it's in the pile.
Plot: The older cousin of the emperor (given uncle as an honorary title) weathers constant gossip about his relationships and greed for power. What he really wants is a calm relationship, but what's a palace novel without palace drama?
Like PBD, this one has the appearance of a love triangle. I never root for the right person but got my wish in this one as well!!
If you're looking for a tidy, devoted romance, this isn't it. But if you like your humans messy, you might like it.
I read this after I'd read Peach Blossom Debt, so I was familiar with DFGG's style and sunk into it easily. I think I read this in two days. Like with PBD, I imagine there's more to digest on reread, so it's in the pile.
Plot: The older cousin of the emperor (given uncle as an honorary title) weathers constant gossip about his relationships and greed for power. What he really wants is a calm relationship, but what's a palace novel without palace drama?
Like PBD, this one has the appearance of a love triangle. I never root for the right person but got my wish in this one as well!!
If you're looking for a tidy, devoted romance, this isn't it. But if you like your humans messy, you might like it.
Content Warnings
Switching in the extras!