third_bookworm 's review for:

The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria Goddard

5.0

emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book sets a new standard for 5-star books for me. It felt like I was reading exactly the book I have always wanted to read, and every other book I have read has just been approximating some aspect of it. Truly cannot praise it highly enough.