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240 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849909921
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: BBC Books
Publication date: 10 September 2015
Description
The city-state of Varuz is failing. Duke Aurelian is the last of his line, his capital is crumbling, and the armies of his enemy, Duke Conrad, are poised beyond the mountains to invade. Aurelian is preparing to gamble everything on one last battle...
Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
funny 28%
hopeful 28%
lighthearted 28%
reflective 28%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence
240 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849909921
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: BBC Books
Publication date: 10 September 2015
Description
The city-state of Varuz is failing. Duke Aurelian is the last of his line, his capital is crumbling, and the armies of his enemy, Duke Conrad, are poised beyond the mountains to invade. Aurelian is preparing to gamble everything on one last battle...
Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
funny 28%
hopeful 28%
lighthearted 28%
reflective 28%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence