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549 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780544022492
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 05 March 2013
Description
Escaping from the brutality of an arranged marriage, seventeen-year-old Ismae find sanctuary at the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still erve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of Death Himself has blessed her with dangerous ...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,416 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
mysterious 60%
tense 37%
emotional 30%
challenging 15%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
reflective 4%
sad 4%
funny 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 26% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual assault, ViolenceModerate
War, Sexual harassment, MurderMinor
Abortion, Death of parent, Child abuse
549 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780544022492
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 05 March 2013
Description
Escaping from the brutality of an arranged marriage, seventeen-year-old Ismae find sanctuary at the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still erve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of Death Himself has blessed her with dangerous ...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,416 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
mysterious 60%
tense 37%
emotional 30%
challenging 15%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
reflective 4%
sad 4%
funny 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 26% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual assault, ViolenceModerate
War, Sexual harassment, MurderMinor
Abortion, Death of parent, Child abuse