
Empress of Bright Moon
A Novel of Empress Wu
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Narrated by:
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Emily Woo Zeller
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By:
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Weina Dai Randel
There is no easy path for a woman aspiring to power.
A concubine at the palace learns quickly that there are many ways to capture the emperor's attention. Many paint their faces white and style their hair attractively, hoping to lure in the One Above All with their beauty. Some present him with fantastic gifts, such as jade pendants and scrolls of calligraphy, while others rely on their knowledge of seduction to draw his interest. Young Mei knows nothing of these womanly arts, yet she will give the emperor a gift he can never forget.
Mei's intelligence and curiosity, the same traits that make her an outcast among the other concubines, impress the emperor. But just as she is in a position to seduce the most powerful man in China, divided loyalties split the palace in two, culminating in a perilous battle that Mei can only hope to survive.
In the breakthrough first volume in the Empress of Bright Moon duology, Weina Dai Randel paints a vibrant portrait of ancient China - where love, ambition, and loyalty can spell life or death - and the woman who came to rule it all.
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Way too much angst
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better than the first book!
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The story centers around Mei, known as the Luminous Lady and her rise to power. She is not portrayed as an arrogant usurper, but rather as a kind, soft hearted lady who falls in love with the emporer's son.
The reader gains insight in the lives of Chinese royalty of 630 AD, their culture, their customs and beliefs. Luminous Lady is intelligent, cunning and determined and she faces many enemies and trials. The reader experiences a spectrum of emotions ranging from love, fear, hope, hopelessness, loss, hate and forgiveness. Sometimes she makes mistakes, trusts the wrong people and face the consequences.
I enjoyed the story, because the character was convincing and real. I also liked how the writer delicately braided the Chinese culture and customs into the storyline without being judgmental or critical. It was a most enjoyable story.
The Empress of Bright Moon, a must read!
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Ancient China has nothing on GOT!
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Great Find
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Overall, this novel was a whirlwind of emotions and I enjoyed listening.
Mei
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Much better than the first book
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Glad I gave it a second chance.
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The Empress herself would’ve liked to edit
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An epic masterpiece
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