Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Violence, Death, BloodModerate
Slavery, Child death, Religious bigotryMinor
Rape, TortureCommunity Reviews
summary of 5389 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
mysterious 55%
tense 38%
emotional 35%
dark 33%
challenging 17%
funny 9%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
sad 3%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 0%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 21% | Character: 15% | N/A: 0%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
533 pages | first published 2017
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Description
Nahri has never believed in magic. Certainly, she has power; on the streets of 18th century Cairo, she’s a con woman of unsurpassed talent. But she knows better than anyone that the trade she uses to get by—palm readings, zars, healings—are all tr...
533 pages | first published 2017
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Description
Nahri has never believed in magic. Certainly, she has power; on the streets of 18th century Cairo, she’s a con woman of unsurpassed talent. But she knows better than anyone that the trade she uses to get by—palm readings, zars, healings—are all tr...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, BloodModerate
Slavery, Child death, Religious bigotryMinor
Rape, TortureCommunity Reviews
summary of 5389 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
mysterious 55%
tense 38%
emotional 35%
dark 33%
challenging 17%
funny 9%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
sad 3%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 0%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 21% | Character: 15% | N/A: 0%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 0%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating