Shantanu
Incredibly smart and tightly written. The Emperor’s Soul takes a fascinating magic concept and turns it into a thoughtful exploration of identity, art and power. Shai is such a compelling protagonist and the philosophical tension between characters makes the story feel bigger than its page count. Brilliant for a novella!
Originally posted at theshchronicles.com.
Incredibly smart and tightly written. The Emperor’s Soul takes a fascinating magic concept and turns it into a thoughtful exploration of identity, art and power. Shai is such a compelling protagonist and the philosophical tension between characters makes the story feel bigger than its page count. Brilliant for a novella!
Originally posted at theshchronicles.com.
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