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 93,413 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
dark 42%
tense 40%
emotional 26%
challenging 18%
funny 17%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
sad 6%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 27% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Blood, MurderModerate
Slavery, Death of parent, DeathMinor
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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 93,413 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
dark 42%
tense 40%
emotional 26%
challenging 18%
funny 17%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
sad 6%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 27% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Blood, MurderModerate
Slavery, Death of parent, DeathMinor
Vomit