The Kingdom of Liars by Nick Martell

608 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

In this brilliant debut fantasy, a story of secrets, rebellion, and murder are shattering the Hollows, where magic costs memory to use, and only the son of the kingdom's despised traitor holds the truth. Michael is branded a traitor as a child bec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 258 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 71%
dark 64%
tense 39%
emotional 32%
reflective 17%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 24%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.55

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