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427 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780373802579
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Luna Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
About to be executed for murder, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve. As a food taster, she'll eat the best meals, have rooms in the palace - and risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander of Ixia. As Yelena tries to escape ...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,191 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
mysterious 52%
tense 37%
emotional 33%
challenging 12%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 8%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 22% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Physical abuseModerate
Violence, Child abuse, Torture427 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780373802579
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Luna Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
About to be executed for murder, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve. As a food taster, she'll eat the best meals, have rooms in the palace - and risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander of Ixia. As Yelena tries to escape ...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,191 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
mysterious 52%
tense 37%
emotional 33%
challenging 12%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 8%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 22% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Physical abuseModerate
Violence, Child abuse, Torture