256 pages • first pub 2017 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 1399720147
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks.
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Description
In the beginning, there was darkness. Before he met Callie, before he became the Bargainer, there was Desmond Flynn, the bastard son of a scribe. A boy born to a weak mother, cursed with little magic, and destined to marry a slave. But fate had s...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,087 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
adventurous 54%
mysterious 33%
tense 31%
sad 19%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
reflective 8%
funny 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Blood, GriefMinor
Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuse
256 pages • first pub 2017 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 1399720147
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks.
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Description
In the beginning, there was darkness. Before he met Callie, before he became the Bargainer, there was Desmond Flynn, the bastard son of a scribe. A boy born to a weak mother, cursed with little magic, and destined to marry a slave. But fate had s...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,087 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
adventurous 54%
mysterious 33%
tense 31%
sad 19%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
reflective 8%
funny 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Blood, GriefMinor
Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuse