51 pages 1 hour read

Chloe Gong

Foul Lady Fortune

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Foul Lady Fortune, Rosalind Lang, a Nationalist assassin in 1931 Shanghai, is paired with Orion Hong to infiltrate a Japanese press and thwart a chemical plot that creates super soldiers. As they unravel complex espionage, shifting alliances, and personal redemption, their relationship evolves amidst political turmoil and danger. The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and patriotism.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Chloe Gong's Foul Lady Fortune melds twisty espionage with historical intrigue, capturing readers with its vibrant Shanghai setting and compelling characters. The novel's pace is brisk, though some felt the plot occasionally convoluted. Gong's vivid writing receives praise, yet character development divides opinion. Overall, it intrigues and entertains.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Foul Lady Fortune?

A reader who enjoys Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong likely appreciates action-packed young adult fiction set in richly detailed historical contexts. Similar to fans of These Violent Delights and Six of Crows, they relish intricate plots, strong heroines, and immersive world-building with political intrigue and romance.

RecommendedReading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

HL810L

Book Details

Genre

Historical Fiction

Romance

Fantasy

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Conflict

Society: Nation

Values/Ideas: Good & Evil

Topics

History: Asian

History: World