The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

Inheritance Trilogy #1

N.K. Jemisin

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

421 pages | first published 2010

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Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north. But when her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, she is summoned to the majestic city of Sky. There, to her shock, Yeine is named an heiress to the king. But the throne of the Hundred Thou...
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Summary of 7720 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
adventurous 67%
mysterious 63%
tense 41%
emotional 38%
challenging 23%
hopeful 12%
reflective 12%
sad 8%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 17%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 23% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

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3.96

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