The Emperor's Edge by Lindsay Buroker

324 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

Imperial law enforcer Amaranthe Lokdon is good at her job: she can deter thieves and pacify thugs, if not with a blade, then by toppling an eight-foot pile of coffee canisters onto their heads. But when ravaged bodies show up on the waterfront, an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 906 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 67%
mysterious 48%
lighthearted 45%
tense 21%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
relaxing 13%
hopeful 5%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 44%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 32% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.88

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