The Bone Knife by Intisar Khanani

The Bone Knife

The Theft of Sunlight #0.5

Intisar Khanani

35 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous 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 294 reviews

Moods

adventurous 61%
mysterious 55%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 27%
tense 27%
hopeful 22%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
relaxing 11%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 41% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.86

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