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A review by randiriel
The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Short, but achingly beautiful. A gorgeous narrative with a non-binary framing character (which makes this they/them feel seen and validated - I literally cried with delight), I am so eager to read more of Cleric Chih's stories.
Moderate: Pregnancy, Confinement, Death, and Grief
Minor: Murder, Abortion, and Suicide