City of Blades by Robert Jackson Bennett

484 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

A generation ago, the city of Voortyashtan was the stronghold of the god of war and death, the birthplace of fearsome supernatural sentinels who killed and subjugated millions. Now, the city’s god is dead. The city itself lies in ruins. And to its...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,581 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
dark 67%
mysterious 65%
tense 45%
emotional 42%
sad 23%
reflective 20%
challenging 17%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 12%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Plot: 20% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.24

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