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432 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316466493
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 01 August 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 BarkerGirton ...
Community Reviews Summary of 667 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
Grief, Cursing, VomitMinor
Sexual content, Infidelity, Sexual assault
432 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316466493
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 01 August 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 BarkerGirton ...
Community Reviews Summary of 667 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
Grief, Cursing, VomitMinor
Sexual content, Infidelity, Sexual assault