fiction fantasy young adult challenging reflective slow-paced

486 pages | first published 2016

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This vividly rendered novel reads like HBO’s Game of Thrones . . . if it were set in the Ottoman Empire. Ambitious in scope and intimate in execution, the story’s atmospheric setting is rife with political intrigue, with a deftly plotted narrative...
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Summary of 7239 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
adventurous 73%
tense 54%
emotional 41%
challenging 31%
mysterious 21%
informative 10%
reflective 10%
funny 8%
sad 8%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 41%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.86

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