336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593120958
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An unforgettable fantasy debut inspired by West African mythology, this is Children of Blood and Bone meets The Little Mermaid, in which a mermaid takes on the gods themselves. A way to survive. A way to serve. A way to save. Simi prayed t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,193 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
tense 28%
mysterious 27%
dark 25%
sad 21%
hopeful 18%
challenging 16%
inspiring 14%
informative 11%
reflective 10%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Death, ViolenceModerate
Injury/injury detail, Kidnapping, Colonisation336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593120958
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An unforgettable fantasy debut inspired by West African mythology, this is Children of Blood and Bone meets The Little Mermaid, in which a mermaid takes on the gods themselves. A way to survive. A way to serve. A way to save. Simi prayed t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,193 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
tense 28%
mysterious 27%
dark 25%
sad 21%
hopeful 18%
challenging 16%
inspiring 14%
informative 11%
reflective 10%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Death, ViolenceModerate
Injury/injury detail, Kidnapping, Colonisation