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512 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763694432
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 13 June 2017
Description
Epic fantasy in the Tolkien tradition, with a strong girl hero who is entirely believable in her struggles. . . . I couldn't put it down -- Tamora Pierce, author of the Protector of the Small and the Circle Opens quartetsMaerad is a slave in a des...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,641 reviews
Moods
dark 41%
mysterious 40%
emotional 38%
hopeful 31%
tense 25%
inspiring 11%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, War, DeathModerate
Physical abuse, Death of parent, ViolenceMinor
Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts
512 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763694432
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 13 June 2017
Description
Epic fantasy in the Tolkien tradition, with a strong girl hero who is entirely believable in her struggles. . . . I couldn't put it down -- Tamora Pierce, author of the Protector of the Small and the Circle Opens quartetsMaerad is a slave in a des...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,641 reviews
Moods
dark 41%
mysterious 40%
emotional 38%
hopeful 31%
tense 25%
inspiring 11%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, War, DeathModerate
Physical abuse, Death of parent, ViolenceMinor
Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts