496 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316078658
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 August 2010
Description
In a kingdom of merciless tyrants, Jebel Rum's family is honored as royalty because his father is the executioner. But Rashed Rum is near retirement. And when he goes, there will be a contest to determine his successor. It is a contest that thin, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 455 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
reflective 57%
emotional 42%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 21%
funny 14%
mysterious 7%
Pace
fast 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, SlaveryModerate
Self harm, Blood, Death of parentMinor
Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking496 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316078658
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 August 2010
Description
In a kingdom of merciless tyrants, Jebel Rum's family is honored as royalty because his father is the executioner. But Rashed Rum is near retirement. And when he goes, there will be a contest to determine his successor. It is a contest that thin, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 455 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
reflective 57%
emotional 42%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 21%
funny 14%
mysterious 7%
Pace
fast 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, SlaveryModerate
Self harm, Blood, Death of parentMinor
Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking