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406 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780606318884
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 07 May 2013
Description
In a land without magic, where the king rules with an iron hand, an assassin is summoned to the castle. She comes not to kill the king, but to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she is rel...
Community Reviews Summary of 160,100 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
tense 44%
dark 40%
emotional 30%
challenging 20%
funny 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
sad 6%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, BloodModerate
Slavery, Death of parent, DeathMinor
Vomit406 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780606318884
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 07 May 2013
Description
In a land without magic, where the king rules with an iron hand, an assassin is summoned to the castle. She comes not to kill the king, but to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she is rel...
Community Reviews Summary of 160,100 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
tense 44%
dark 40%
emotional 30%
challenging 20%
funny 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
sad 6%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, BloodModerate
Slavery, Death of parent, DeathMinor
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