The Queen's Cook by Tessa Afshar

12 hours, 15 minutes first pub 2024 (editions) user-added

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The Queen's Cook by Tessa Afshar is a captivating read for fans of historical fiction, romance, and palace intrigue, who will be swept away by the richly detailed world of ancient Persia and the strong, determined heroine Roxannah as she navigates the treacherous waters of royal politics and her own heart.

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In the heart of ancient Persia, the empire's Jewish citizens face an ominous edict that threatens their very existence. Roxannah, the daughter of a once-privileged but now impoverished Persian lord, is devastated by the news. Her father sees this ...

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Community Reviews

4.51
based on 36 reviews

Moods

hopeful: 85%

emotional: 66%

inspiring: 66%

adventurous: 42%

mysterious: 33%

reflective: 28%

informative: 14%

relaxing: 9%

tense: 9%

challenging: 4%

funny: 4%

lighthearted: 4%

sad: 4%


Pace

13% of readers chose fast
73% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
75% of readers chose A mix
12% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

93% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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