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322 pages • first pub 1993 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 13 November 2006
Description
The kingdom of Ile-Rien lies in peril, menaced by sorcerous threats and devious court intrigues. As the weak King Roland, flattered and misled by treacherous companions, rules the country, only his ruthless mother, the Dowager Queen Ravenna, guard...
Community Reviews Summary of 407 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
tense 37%
dark 27%
emotional 18%
challenging 3%
lighthearted 3%
reflective 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 42% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, WarModerate
Child abuse, Sexism, MisogynyMinor
Suicide attempt, Child death, Sexual harassment322 pages • first pub 1993 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 13 November 2006
Description
The kingdom of Ile-Rien lies in peril, menaced by sorcerous threats and devious court intrigues. As the weak King Roland, flattered and misled by treacherous companions, rules the country, only his ruthless mother, the Dowager Queen Ravenna, guard...
Community Reviews Summary of 407 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
tense 37%
dark 27%
emotional 18%
challenging 3%
lighthearted 3%
reflective 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 42% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, WarModerate
Child abuse, Sexism, MisogynyMinor
Suicide attempt, Child death, Sexual harassment