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384 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593549285
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: 20 February 2024
Description
Set in 19th century Sri Lanka and inspired by local folklore, the daughter of a traditional demon-priest—relentlessly bullied by peers and accused of witchcraft herself—tries to solve the mysterious attacks that have been terrorizing her coastal v...
Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
tense 73%
emotional 45%
sad 31%
challenging 24%
adventurous 13%
reflective 10%
informative 5%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 32% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 35% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 10% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Gore, Sexual assaultModerate
Abortion, Incest, ColonisationMinor
Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Sexism384 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593549285
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: 20 February 2024
Description
Set in 19th century Sri Lanka and inspired by local folklore, the daughter of a traditional demon-priest—relentlessly bullied by peers and accused of witchcraft herself—tries to solve the mysterious attacks that have been terrorizing her coastal v...
Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
tense 73%
emotional 45%
sad 31%
challenging 24%
adventurous 13%
reflective 10%
informative 5%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 32% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 35% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 10% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Gore, Sexual assaultModerate
Abortion, Incest, ColonisationMinor
Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Sexism