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364 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B09CHDP5MZ
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Self Published
Publication date: 16 August 2021
Description
A debut coming-of-age fantasy in the tradition of The Poppy War, The Name of The Wind, Nevernight and The Shadow of What Was Lost. A healer forced to become a killer for an empire that would grind his country to dust. Kehlem, the sickly son of a w...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
dark 82%
tense 64%
mysterious 52%
emotional 41%
sad 35%
challenging 23%
reflective 17%
hopeful 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
fast 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 25% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Torture, XenophobiaModerate
DeathMinor
Death of parent
364 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B09CHDP5MZ
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Self Published
Publication date: 16 August 2021
Description
A debut coming-of-age fantasy in the tradition of The Poppy War, The Name of The Wind, Nevernight and The Shadow of What Was Lost. A healer forced to become a killer for an empire that would grind his country to dust. Kehlem, the sickly son of a w...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
dark 82%
tense 64%
mysterious 52%
emotional 41%
sad 35%
challenging 23%
reflective 17%
hopeful 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
fast 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 25% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Torture, XenophobiaModerate
DeathMinor
Death of parent