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288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781536226522
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Walker Books US
Publication date: 12 September 2023
Description
In this thrilling Afro-fantasy, the first set in the lush, opulent kingdom of Galla, a girl raised in secret must leave her sheltered rural home for the subtle dangers of the royal court, where she becomes caught up in deadly power struggles and r...
Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews
Moods
hopeful 42%
emotional 37%
mysterious 37%
tense 35%
challenging 30%
inspiring 20%
funny 12%
dark 10%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 27% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, DeathModerate
Grief, Violence, MurderMinor
Classism, Child death, Confinement
288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781536226522
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Walker Books US
Publication date: 12 September 2023
Description
In this thrilling Afro-fantasy, the first set in the lush, opulent kingdom of Galla, a girl raised in secret must leave her sheltered rural home for the subtle dangers of the royal court, where she becomes caught up in deadly power struggles and r...
Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews
Moods
hopeful 42%
emotional 37%
mysterious 37%
tense 35%
challenging 30%
inspiring 20%
funny 12%
dark 10%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 27% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, DeathModerate
Grief, Violence, MurderMinor
Classism, Child death, Confinement