Seven Blades in Black by Sam Sykes

Seven Blades in Black

The Grave of Empires #1

Sam Sykes

611 pages • first pub 2019 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous dark funny medium-paced
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Description

Sam Sykes returns with a new fantasy that introduces to an unforgettable outcast magician caught between two warring empires. Among humans, none have power like mages. And among mages, none have will like Sal the Cacophony. Once revered, now vagra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,253 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 74%
funny 57%
tense 47%
emotional 35%
mysterious 29%
sad 16%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 30%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 25% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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