Book Review: "Daughter of Heaven: The True Story of the Only Woman to Become Emperor of China" by Nigel Cawthorne

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Genre: Non Fiction
Source: Bought

"She was taken to the palace as a concubine for the Emperor. Using her skill in the bedroom, she seduced her way to the throne of the most powerful empire in the world. She executed her enemies without mercy, and even murdered her own children for political gain. She set up her own imperial harem made up of young men. She elected herself a living god and held a ruthless reign of terror for over fifty years. Yet in the end, it was sex that led to her downfall. In this sensational true story, bestselling author Nigel Cawthorne reveals the dark and dramatic story of the only woman ever to rule China; Wu Chao, concubine, manipulator, politician, murderer, Emperor. From her instruction in the art of love by palace officials, to her eventual sticky end, this book opens a window into the colorful world of Tang Dynasty China – a world of sex and of power. Like a cross between Gone with the Wind and Fatal Attraction, you won’t be able to put it down! This is the gripping story of China’s Cleopatra; a story of murder, sex, love, power, and revenge." - Goodreads

Well, this was my jar surprise for this month...and I did not like it...at all. I've read non fiction before and I don't have anything against this genre, but this book was boring. The story was all over the place so I was really confused when the author switched from one story and time period to another. I had no idea what was going on...

And all the names...oh my God...the names...They were way too many and way to similar. I know that all this people are part of the history but I literally felt like drowning...
Overall opinion - DON'T READ THIS BOOK!!!

P.S. This book was a total cover buy...