Dandelion Dynasty: The Grace of Kings (Series #1) (Paperback)

from anyaejo

This is one of those times where I can see the merit of a book even though I didn't connect to it as much as I had hoped. I did tear up by the end of The Grace of Kings, but it was a long time getting there. I felt like I kept trying to give this book a big hug and it kept putting its arm out to ...

from JBD1

I really wanted to like this more than I did. Just seemed much too two-dimensional, and it was far too long to be two-dimensional. There were a few really excellent bits, but there were too few and far between for my liking. I think I may still try the next one, but if it doesn't get better quick...

from ragwaine

This was kind of strange, but not necessarily bad. The long Asian-style names made it very hard to keep track of a large cast of characters (especially on audio) and for the first 20% of the story it was there didn't seem to be any main characters. It jumped around a bunch and then at some point ...

from Chris.Bulin

This lost a star for pacing. it was a slow burn. The story though, felt like a rich historical tapestry. The writing was beautiful and the use of parables, folklore, and other traditional oral storytelling methods throughout gave it verisimilitude. The warp and weft of the story were intricately ...

from ladycato

This is an epic fantasy in the truest sense. The book is long and the cast of characters is large, but Liu's skillful writing makes it easy to remember who is who. I love the classical feel of the book, with its heavy Chinese influences, and how even the gods make intermittent appearances. I won'...