Seven Blades in Black by Sam Sykes

Seven Blades in Black

The Grave of Empires #1

Sam Sykes

704 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous dark funny medium-paced
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Acclaimed author Sam Sykes returns with a brilliant new epic fantasy that introduces an unforgettable outcast mage caught between two warring empires. Her magic was stolen. She was left for dead. Betrayed by those she trusts most and her magic rip...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,249 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 73%
funny 56%
tense 48%
emotional 36%
mysterious 29%
sad 16%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 31%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 24% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 30% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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