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577 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B0BXKY37TT
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 07 November 2023
Description
The first in an exciting, action-packed new trilogy from epic fantasy author Matthew Ward, The Darkness Before Them introduces readers to a world ruled by a dangerous immortal king, where souls fuel magic, and a supernatural mist known as the Veil...
Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
dark 31%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
hopeful 22%
tense 18%
inspiring 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 70% | Plot: 23% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body horror
577 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B0BXKY37TT
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 07 November 2023
Description
The first in an exciting, action-packed new trilogy from epic fantasy author Matthew Ward, The Darkness Before Them introduces readers to a world ruled by a dangerous immortal king, where souls fuel magic, and a supernatural mist known as the Veil...
Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
dark 31%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
hopeful 22%
tense 18%
inspiring 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 70% | Plot: 23% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body horror