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409 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780778327110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mira
Publication date: 01 December 2008
Description
About to be executed for murder, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve. She'll eat the best meals, have rooms in the palace—and risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander of Ixia.And so Yelena chooses to become a food taster. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,239 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
mysterious 52%
tense 37%
emotional 33%
challenging 12%
funny 11%
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: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Physical abuseModerate
Violence, Child abuse, Torture409 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780778327110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mira
Publication date: 01 December 2008
Description
About to be executed for murder, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve. She'll eat the best meals, have rooms in the palace—and risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander of Ixia.And so Yelena chooses to become a food taster. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,239 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
mysterious 52%
tense 37%
emotional 33%
challenging 12%
funny 11%
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: 45% | 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