Bright We Burn by Kiersten White

393 pages first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous emotional fast-paced

Description

Haunted by the sacrifices he made in Constantinople, Radu is called back to the new capital. Mehmed is building an empire, becoming the sultan his people need. But Mehmed has a secret: as emperor, he is more powerful than ever . . . and desperatel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,642 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
adventurous 71%
emotional 65%
tense 55%
challenging 36%
sad 35%
hopeful 12%
reflective 11%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 9%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 29%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.36

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