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409 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780778324331
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mira
Publication date: 27 February 2007
Description
About to be executed for murder, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve. She'll eat the best meals, have rooms in the palace- and risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander of Ixia. And so Yelena chooses to become a food taster...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,175 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
mysterious 52%
tense 38%
emotional 33%
challenging 12%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 8%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 22% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Physical abuseModerate
Violence, Child abuse, Torture
409 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780778324331
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mira
Publication date: 27 February 2007
Description
About to be executed for murder, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve. She'll eat the best meals, have rooms in the palace- and risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander of Ixia. And so Yelena chooses to become a food taster...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,175 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
mysterious 52%
tense 38%
emotional 33%
challenging 12%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 8%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 22% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Physical abuseModerate
Violence, Child abuse, Torture