fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous fast-paced

31 pages | first published 2016

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It started as playful, if barbed, banter before rising to a fateful wager with a most notorious rake—the Captain of the Guard, Jalal al-Khoury—who may have finally met his match in a lovely, if haughty, handmaiden, Despina. But she, too, seems to ...
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Summary of 1455 reviews

Moods

emotional 52%
lighthearted 41%
funny 32%
adventurous 17%
tense 17%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
relaxing 11%
dark 5%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 22%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 14% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.91

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