The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria GoddardSeries: The Lays of the Hearth-FireGenres: Fantasy, Fantasy of mannersTropes: Fealty, Found family, Playing the long game, Politics, Unreliable narratorCharacters: Asexual main character(s), Characters in their 50s, Characters in their 60s, Politician, RoyaltyTime Periods: Places: Africa inspired setting, Pacific Islands inspired setting, Secondary World
The Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodSeries: Genres: Contemporary romance, Humor, New adult fiction, Slice of lifeTropes: Age Difference, Breaking the fourth wall, Coming of age, Crush on teacher, Fake dating, Feelings realization, Fluff, Friends to lovers, Grumpy/sunshine, Kissing to avoid suspicion, Miscommunication, Opposites attract, Pining, Playing the long game, Slice of life, Woman in a man's worldCharacters: Academic, Characters in their 20s, Characters in their 30s, College student, Scientist, TeacherTime Periods: 2010-2020Places: United States, University
A Hero Born by Anna Holmwood (Translator), Jin YongSeries: Legends of the Condor Heroes, The Condor TrilogyGenres: Family saga, WuxiaTropes: Arranged marriage, Band of misfits, Coming of age, Dysfunctional family, Fish out of water, Playing the long game, Shoot first ask questions later, Time skipCharacters: Adult characters, Child characters, Daoist priest, East Asian main character(s), Martial artist, Oblivious hero, Teen main character(s)Time Periods: Jin Dynasty, Southern Song DynastyPlaces: China, Mongolia
