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432 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
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Language: English
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FOR PAULA, ACCOMPANYING her merchant father on a trading voyage to Istanbul is a dream come true. They have come to this city of trade on a special mission to purchase a most rare artifact—a gift from the ancient goddess, Cybele, to her followers....
Community Reviews Summary of 1,261 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
hopeful 35%
emotional 31%
lighthearted 22%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
dark 8%
tense 8%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 24% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Gaslighting, Sexism, Toxic friendshipMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Xenophobia, Animal death432 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
FOR PAULA, ACCOMPANYING her merchant father on a trading voyage to Istanbul is a dream come true. They have come to this city of trade on a special mission to purchase a most rare artifact—a gift from the ancient goddess, Cybele, to her followers....
Community Reviews Summary of 1,261 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
hopeful 35%
emotional 31%
lighthearted 22%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
dark 8%
tense 8%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 24% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Gaslighting, Sexism, Toxic friendshipMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Xenophobia, Animal death