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13 hours, 3 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Publication date: 31 July 2017
Description
When a young apprentice to an assassin is blackmailed to protect the crown prince, he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy that could destroy an entire kingdom in a brilliant epic fantasy debut by David Gemmell Award-nominated author RJ Barker Girton...
Community Reviews Summary of 670 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
dark 60%
tense 56%
emotional 20%
sad 10%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 32% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/Injury detail, Death, Child abuseModerate
Slavery, Murder, SuicideMinor
Sexual content, Ableism, Infidelity13 hours, 3 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Publication date: 31 July 2017
Description
When a young apprentice to an assassin is blackmailed to protect the crown prince, he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy that could destroy an entire kingdom in a brilliant epic fantasy debut by David Gemmell Award-nominated author RJ Barker Girton...
Community Reviews Summary of 670 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
dark 60%
tense 56%
emotional 20%
sad 10%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 32% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/Injury detail, Death, Child abuseModerate
Slavery, Murder, SuicideMinor
Sexual content, Ableism, Infidelity