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jordiehp 's review for:
He Who Drowned the World
by Shelley Parker-Chan
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Shelley Parker-Chan is dangerously talented. I found my heart aching for characters who are, for all intents and purposes, terrible human beings. Terrible... and yet still human beings. Parker-Chan walks a delicate line of never excusing or justifying the heinous acts of some of these characters. (The characters themselves definitely try, though, and it costs them dearly.)
The Radiant Emperor duology is a beautiful exploration of gender, ambition, grief, and hope. Highly recommend.
The Radiant Emperor duology is a beautiful exploration of gender, ambition, grief, and hope. Highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Dysphoria, War
Moderate: Ableism, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Violence, Murder, War
Minor: Child death, Gore, Miscarriage, Slavery, Torture, Abortion, Pregnancy, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail