The Empress of Salt and Fortune is a story within a story within another story that manages to provide just enough detail while still leaving you hungry for more. This is an ember of a novella, and if you take the time to swallow it I am fairly sure it will continue to burn right through you. From the snatches of court intrigue, the peaceful uncovering of an angry history, all the way to unearthing secrets long buried by love and loyalty, The Empress of Salt and Fortune was a worthwhile read and just what was advertised.

-See an expanded review on my blog.