Worth the Hype? Rant & Rave! | The Poet Empress by Shen Tao

About the Programme

Did you read  The Poet Empress  by Shen Tao? Join fellow book lovers for a lively discussion on this buzzworthy debut title — was it worth the hype, or did it leave you wanting more?

We'll also be hosting a book party segment where you're invited to bring your favourite epic and historical fantasy titles to share and rave about with new book friends. Invite your friends along and come ready to discover your next great read!

About Shen Tao’s  The Poet Empress

In the waning years of the Azalea Dynasty, the emperor is dying, the land consumed by famine, and poetry magic lost to all except the powerful.

Wei Yin is desperate. After the fifth death of a sibling, with her family and village on the brink of starvation, she will do anything to save those she loves.

Even offer herself as concubine to the cruel heir of the beautiful and brutal Azalea House.

But in a twist of fate, the palace stands on the knife-edge of civil war with Wei trapped in its center...at the side of a violent prince.

To survive, Wei must harden her heart, rely on her wit, and become dangerous herself. Even if it means becoming a poet in a world where women are forbidden to read—and composing the most powerful spell of all. A ballad of death...and love.

The Poet Empress  is an epic fantasy that explores darker themes, subjects, and scenes that may not be suitable for all readers. Please see the author's content note at the beginning of the book.

About Worth the Hype? series

Worth the Hype?  is a literary arts series that spotlights popular works of contemporary world fiction and asks the titular question: are they worth the hype? Each online panel will centre on bestselling works of literary fiction and comprise three speakers who will discuss the literary merits and commercial appeal of the book, author or genre. The last onsite session is a special book party for book lovers to rant and rave about a hyped title that season!

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