406 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781619630345
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
Publication date: 07 May 2013
Description
In a land without magic, where the king rules with an iron hand, an assassin is summoned to the castle. She comes not to kill the king, but to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she is rel...
Community Reviews Summary of 108,350 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
dark 42%
tense 42%
emotional 28%
challenging 19%
funny 17%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
sad 6%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 27% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, BloodModerate
Slavery, Death of parent, DeathMinor
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406 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781619630345
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
Publication date: 07 May 2013
Description
In a land without magic, where the king rules with an iron hand, an assassin is summoned to the castle. She comes not to kill the king, but to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she is rel...
Community Reviews Summary of 108,350 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
dark 42%
tense 42%
emotional 28%
challenging 19%
funny 17%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
sad 6%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 27% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, BloodModerate
Slavery, Death of parent, DeathMinor
Vomit