The Red Palace is a book I've been looking forward to for quite a while. I loved June Hur's The Forest of Stolen Girls and I know she's incredible at creating a very atmospheric and compelling mystery. When I heard this was loosely based on the tragedy of Prince Sado and that June has personally been interested in his story for so long, I was so excited! I loved how the story shared Prince Sado's story in a way that wasn't overwhelming. The way we got an inside look at his life without being too intimate with him was such a compelling way to tell his story. Especially since it is a story where so much is unknown in history.

The way that Hur creates intrigue around Prince Sado's life was so indicative of her curiosity for the story and a great example of how well she can write. I found myself hoping for more glimpses into his life with every single turn. Every clue that we got I just wanted to get closer to the Crowned Prince. The way that June Hur is able to get you just as interested as she is in the Crowned Prince's story is such a gift and I was so impressed.

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