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A review by katiedreads
The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Considering how short this book is, it really packs a punch. It does a lot of heavy lifting in world-building and provides social and historical commentary on this world. You are intrigued from the first page by the atmosphere and the narrative style of writing, I have not come across another book that has managed to capture oral storytelling on paper as well as this, and I will be picking up a physical copy as well as reading the sequels.