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The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Hand of the Sun King. A marriage of magic and crisp prose in a truly epic world, this is perfect for fans of Robin Hobb, Ken Liu and Shelley Parker-Chan
There were several scenes which left me in complete shock while the slow build up kept me sweating like a tea kettle waiting to scream . . . Wild twists and shocking revelations will leave you begging for the finale
J.T. Greathouse writes fantastically rich and complex characters . . . the prose remains both rich and elegant. The plot is masterfully executed . . . The Garden of Empire is simply an absolutely amazing piece of fantasy fiction
Some lines took my breath away or sent shivers up and down my spine because of the delivery. I adored it immensely
An incredibly fascinating fantasy tale, with a few twists I definitely did not see coming
Superb and on par with the finest moments I've read in SFF so far this year . . . I'm all-in for the final novel in this series
The characters are the strongest point in this book, and J.T does a brilliant job of showcasing these characters. Honestly, it's a great sequel, and I really recommend it!
A worthy read for those who like their fantasy epic. I think it is one of the best fantasy series I have read
Broader in scope, seeped in electrifying magic and topped with a heart stopping finale, this is a sequel not to be missed
The Garden of Empire is a great novel, it's quite the novel indeed . . . I really recommend it!
This book is a complete package of beautiful prose, well written characters , well explained magic with good battle scenes and immersive world-building
J.T. Greathouse is the BFA nominated author of the Pact & Pattern trilogy: The Hand of the Sun King, The Garden of Empire and The Pattern of the World. In addition to writing, he has been a student in Beijing, an ESL instructor in Taipei, a bookseller, and a high school English teacher. His short fiction has appeared, often as Jeremy A. TeGrotenhuis, in Beneath Ceaseless Skies, PodCastle, IGMS and elsewhere.