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511 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763634094
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
As this enthralling epic nears its climax, the young heroine’s brother discovers his own hidden gift—and the role he must play in battling the Dark.Hem is a weary orphan whose struggle for survival ends when he is reunited with his lost sister, Ma...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,281 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
emotional 70%
sad 48%
tense 45%
challenging 32%
mysterious 19%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 13%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, War, Child abuseModerate
Gore, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Death of parent, Self harm, Vomit
511 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763634094
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
As this enthralling epic nears its climax, the young heroine’s brother discovers his own hidden gift—and the role he must play in battling the Dark.Hem is a weary orphan whose struggle for survival ends when he is reunited with his lost sister, Ma...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,281 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
emotional 70%
sad 48%
tense 45%
challenging 32%
mysterious 19%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 13%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 16% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, War, Child abuseModerate
Gore, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Death of parent, Self harm, Vomit