416 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399171635
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Publication date: 16 May 2017
Description
The only daughter of a prominent samurai, Mariko has always known she’d been raised for one purpose and one purpose only: to marry. Never mind her cunning, which rivals that of her twin brother, Kenshin, or her skills as an accomplished alchemist....
Community Reviews Summary of 6,857 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
tense 35%
emotional 28%
dark 23%
challenging 17%
inspiring 16%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 24% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Blood, Suicide, GoreMinor
Sexual harassment, Child death, Sexism
416 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399171635
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Publication date: 16 May 2017
Description
The only daughter of a prominent samurai, Mariko has always known she’d been raised for one purpose and one purpose only: to marry. Never mind her cunning, which rivals that of her twin brother, Kenshin, or her skills as an accomplished alchemist....
Community Reviews Summary of 6,857 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
tense 35%
emotional 28%
dark 23%
challenging 17%
inspiring 16%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 24% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Blood, Suicide, GoreMinor
Sexual harassment, Child death, Sexism