Empire Ascendant by Kameron Hurley

557 pages first pub 2015 (editions) user-added

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When the dark star of the cataclysm ascends, one empire will rise... and many will perish. Every two thousand years, the dark star Oma appears in the night sky, bringing with it a tide of death and destruction. Tattered rifts open between worlds; ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 286 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 69%
adventurous 61%
tense 61%
mysterious 46%
emotional 38%
sad 23%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 25%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 44%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 77% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.92

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