The Bone Shard Emperor
- 560
- Pages
- about 10 h
- Reading time
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About the book
The Bone Shard Emperor is a 2021 fantasy novel by Andrea Stewart. It is the second entry in the Drowning Empire trilogy, following The Bone Shard Daughter (2020) and preceding The Bone Shard War (2023). The novel continues the story of Lin Sukai and her quest to protect the Empire while maintaining her fragile grasp on the throne.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.4 across 88 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 37% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 7.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.4 | 88 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“I just wasn't vibing with it. The audio is amazing but the story wasn't gripping me. Might come back to it at a later date.”
“I couldn't wait to read this second book in The Drowning Empire series. It was a bit slower paced than the first book but still a great continuation. We pick up right where we left off with Lin and Jovis' storylines intertwining. I enjoyed the…”
Frequently asked
How long is The Bone Shard Emperor?
It has 560 pages — longer than 56% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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