This short story had a unique feel, and the author, Vo, has a very diverse and varied vocabulary. It had depth and rich symbolism with strong, smart female characters. The Empress of Salt and Fortune delivered beautiful quotes and is a perfect blend of fantasy and women’s literature. This novella has some fantasy, some strong prose, and it feels non-American, not conforming to the standard American storylines. Rabbit then proceeds to share her stories of Empress In-yo. They meet with Empress In-yo’s former serving girl named Rabbit. Two birds, Cleric Chih and Almost Brilliant, are traveling in the Lake Scarlet area when information regarding the reign of Empress In-yo becomes declassified. This book didn’t disappoint! I had no idea that this author wrote The Chosen and The Beautiful(which I also read and loved). When I asked for short book recommendations, my underground book club suggested The Empress of Salt and Fortune. “Sometimes the things we see do not make sense until many years have gone by. The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
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