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306 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781599900513
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books
Publication date: 01 September 2007
Description
Based on a classic Grimm's fairy tale, this is the story told by Dashti, a maid from the steppes of a medieval land, who sacrifices her freedom to accompany her mistress into exile. Imprisoned in a remote tower after Lady Saren refuses to marry th...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,476 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
hopeful 48%
dark 26%
inspiring 26%
reflective 26%
funny 23%
tense 20%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 11%
mysterious 9%
sad 9%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Confinement, DeathModerate
Emotional abuse, Animal death, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Child abuse, Violence, Adult/minor relationship
306 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781599900513
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books
Publication date: 01 September 2007
Description
Based on a classic Grimm's fairy tale, this is the story told by Dashti, a maid from the steppes of a medieval land, who sacrifices her freedom to accompany her mistress into exile. Imprisoned in a remote tower after Lady Saren refuses to marry th...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,476 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
hopeful 48%
dark 26%
inspiring 26%
reflective 26%
funny 23%
tense 20%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 11%
mysterious 9%
sad 9%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Confinement, DeathModerate
Emotional abuse, Animal death, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Child abuse, Violence, Adult/minor relationship