![]() This short story had a unique feel, and the author, Vo, has a very diverse and varied vocabulary. It had depth and rich symbolism with strong, smart female characters. ![]() The Empress of Salt and Fortune delivered beautiful quotes and is a perfect blend of fantasy and women’s literature. This novella has some fantasy, some strong prose, and it feels non-American, not conforming to the standard American storylines. Rabbit then proceeds to share her stories of Empress In-yo. They meet with Empress In-yo’s former serving girl named Rabbit. Two birds, Cleric Chih and Almost Brilliant, are traveling in the Lake Scarlet area when information regarding the reign of Empress In-yo becomes declassified. This book didn’t disappoint! I had no idea that this author wrote The Chosen and The Beautiful(which I also read and loved). When I asked for short book recommendations, my underground book club suggested The Empress of Salt and Fortune. ![]() “Sometimes the things we see do not make sense until many years have gone by. The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo ![]()
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