The Hand of the Sun King by J.T. Greathouse

The Hand of the Sun King

Pact and Pattern #1

J.T. Greathouse

370 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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For readers who crave immersive, epic fantasy worlds with complex moralities, The Hand of the Sun King by J.T. Greathouse is a captivating choice, offering a rich tapestry of colonialism, coming-of-age struggles, and magical intrigue that will resonate with fans of Robin Hobb, Brandon Sanderson, and R.F. Kuang.

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Wen Alder was born into two worlds. On his father''s side, a legacy of proud loyalty and service to the god-like Sienese Emperor spanning generations. And it is expected that Alder, too, will follow this tradition by passing the Imperial exams, le...

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 503 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 86%

mysterious: 39%

dark: 35%

tense: 31%

emotional: 24%

challenging: 21%

reflective: 21%

sad: 10%

inspiring: 7%

hopeful: 4%

funny: 1%

informative: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
43% of readers chose A mix
43% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

91% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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