by Victoria Goddard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition The Hands of the Emperor (Lays of the Hearth-Fire Book 1) Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

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Rated 4.7 by 1,081 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Well written and compelling
  • Unique asexual romance
  • Delicious, rich, complex world
  • Lovely characters
  • Delightful tale of love, friendship, culture, and identity
  • Unparalleled world-building
  • Fine storytelling at its very best
  • Rewarding reflection of humanity

Cons from Reviews

  • Repetitive and too positive
  • Protagonist is too perfect
  • Runs out of plot
  • Backstory explained instead of shown
  • Plot holes and loose ends

Notable Features

Fantasy Genre
Kindle Edition
969 pages
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