She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

She Who Became the Sun

The Radiant Emperor Duology #1

Shelley Parker-Chan

414 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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The Number One Sunday Times BestsellerAn immersive historical fantasy, She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan is a queer retelling of one legendary Chinese ruler's rise to power.'Magnificent in every way. War, desire, vengeance, politics – ...

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Community Reviews

3.98
based on 31,001 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 86%

dark: 57%

tense: 48%

emotional: 44%

challenging: 34%

reflective: 20%

inspiring: 17%

sad: 14%

mysterious: 12%

hopeful: 8%

informative: 4%

funny: 3%

Pace

10% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
57% of readers chose A mix
34% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

81% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

74% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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