Fiction / Historical / China / Novella
123 pages / 1430 KB
5 Stars
This was my first venture into the Forbidden City—I dare say it won’t be my last. A one sit-read, this story captivated me and I look forward to reading the others in the series.
The Consorts tells the story of two young concubines to the Emperor who come of age locked away behind the walls of the Forbidden City and how they find love in a loveless place.
The sex scenes are a tad graphic, but I did not find them gratuitous. They fit the story and were tastefully done.
Ms. Addey is from the UK, hence some of the grammar may be a tad ‘off’ for some American readers who haven’t read many books from across the pond. It certainly wasn’t enough off to throw me out of the story. As mentioned earlier, I found this to be a one-sit read. A perfect escape for a Covid afternoon.
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