#116 in Fantasy
The Poet Empress
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About the book
Wei Yin is desperate. After the fifth death of a sibling, with her family and village on the brink of starvation, she will do anything to save those she loves. Even offer herself as concubine to the cruel heir of the beautiful and brutal Azalea House. But in a twist of fate, the palace stands on the knife-edge of civil war with Wei trapped in its center…at the side of a violent prince. To survive, Wei must harden her heart, rely on her wit, and become dangerous herself. Even if it means becoming a poet in a world where women are forbidden to read—and composing the most powerful spell of all. A ballad of death...and love. The Poet Empress is an epic fantasy that explores darker themes, subjects, and scenes that may not be suitable for all readers. Please see the author's content note at the beginning of the book.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.8 across 126 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 41% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 8.4 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.8 | 126 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“This review is for the audio version of the book, narrated by Katharine Chin and Eric Yang. Wow. Just wow. Wei Yin and her family are starving. Most of the country has been hit by the famine. She'd do anything to help her family and neighbors get enough food to thrive. She's desperate enough to offer herself up as one of the girls trying to gain access to the palace as a concubine. Even if it is to the prince who has a reputation for cruelty and murder. I don't know where to begin with this. This was absolutely fantastic. There was very little action to this plot, but I was still enthrall…”
Frequently asked
What is The Poet Empress rated?
8.4 out of 10, from 126 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is The Poet Empress worth reading?
Readers give it 8.4/10 from 126 ratings, which puts it ahead of 42 % of the Fantasy shelf.
Where does The Poet Empress rank?
#116 in Fantasy on the current snapshot.
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