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432 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781526605283
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
Publication date: 02 August 2012
Description
In a land without magic, where the king rules with an iron hand, an assassin is summoned to the castle. She comes not to kill the king, but to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she is rel...
Community Reviews Summary of 154,909 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
tense 44%
dark 40%
emotional 29%
challenging 20%
funny 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
sad 6%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, BloodModerate
Slavery, Death of parent, DeathMinor
Vomit432 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781526605283
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
Publication date: 02 August 2012
Description
In a land without magic, where the king rules with an iron hand, an assassin is summoned to the castle. She comes not to kill the king, but to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she is rel...
Community Reviews Summary of 154,909 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
tense 44%
dark 40%
emotional 29%
challenging 20%
funny 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
sad 6%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, BloodModerate
Slavery, Death of parent, DeathMinor
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