The City of Silk and Steel by Mike Carey

The City of Silk and Steel

Mike Carey with Linda Carey, Louise Carey

544 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy feminism historical lgbtqia+ adventurous fast-paced

Description

Once, in a city known as Bessa, there was a sultan named Bokhari Al-Bokhari, who was thrown down by the zealots of the ascetic Hakkim Mehdad. The sultan, his wives and children were put to the sword, while his 365 concubines were sent to a neighbo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
dark 75%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
mysterious 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.02

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