The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

Inheritance Trilogy #1

N.K. Jemisin

421 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north. But when her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, she is summoned to the majestic city of Sky. There, to her shock, Yeine is named an heiress to the king. But the throne of the Hundred Thou...

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Moods

adventurous 70%
dark 68%
mysterious 62%
tense 41%
emotional 39%
challenging 24%
reflective 13%
hopeful 12%
sad 9%
inspiring 5%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 18%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 22% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.96

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