The Bone Knife: A Short Story by Intisar Khanani

The Bone Knife: A Short Story

Dauntless Path #1.5

Intisar Khanani

45 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

Rae knows how to look out for family. Born with a deformed foot, she feigns indifference to the pity and insults that come her way. Wary of all things beautiful, Rae instantly distrusts their latest visitor: an appallingly attractive faerie. Furth...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
mysterious 35%
hopeful 28%
dark 14%
lighthearted 14%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%

Pace

fast 93%
medium 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 33% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.65

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