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A review by vinjii
Mistress of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts
4.25
After three months, I am done with the Empire Trilogy and am looking forward to diving further into the Riftwar Cycle. If you're at all interested in Feist's work and the rest of the Riftwar Cycle, start with the Riftwar Saga Trilogy before you read the Empire Trilogy. It'll provide background info, I was lacking while reading it. It's not absolutely necessary but it'll add depth to the world.
I would hate to spoil anyone on this lovely trilogy, which is why I'll keep the plot info to a minimum.
The trilogy is set in a world inspired by Asia. There's not a lot of magic, instead it's all about intrigue and politics.
Mara is possibly the best female fantasy character I've encountered so far. She kicks ass, is intelligent, cunning and the entire tale is one big chess game filled with politics and betrayal. Mara does not use strength and violence to win this game but her wit.
The entire cast of characters is well developed. The villains are intriguing and relatable.
I enjoyed every part of this trilogy, even the romance. In fact this had a romance that warmed my heart and made me happy. (Rare, I'm usually grumpy!)
Recommended to everyone who likes either Feist or Wurts, and who enjoys witty politicians betraying each other.
I would hate to spoil anyone on this lovely trilogy, which is why I'll keep the plot info to a minimum.
The trilogy is set in a world inspired by Asia. There's not a lot of magic, instead it's all about intrigue and politics.
Mara is possibly the best female fantasy character I've encountered so far. She kicks ass, is intelligent, cunning and the entire tale is one big chess game filled with politics and betrayal. Mara does not use strength and violence to win this game but her wit.
The entire cast of characters is well developed. The villains are intriguing and relatable.
I enjoyed every part of this trilogy, even the romance. In fact this had a romance that warmed my heart and made me happy. (Rare, I'm usually grumpy!)
Recommended to everyone who likes either Feist or Wurts, and who enjoys witty politicians betraying each other.