306 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781599900513
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books
Publication date: 01 September 2007
Description
Based on a classic Grimm's fairy tale, this is the story told by Dashti, a maid from the steppes of a medieval land, who sacrifices her freedom to accompany her mistress into exile. Imprisoned in a remote tower after Lady Saren refuses to marry th...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,302 reviews
Moods
adventurous 56%
hopeful 43%
dark 30%
inspiring 27%
reflective 27%
tense 22%
funny 19%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 14%
mysterious 11%
sad 8%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Confinement, Animal deathModerate
Emotional abuse, Animal cruelty, Child abuseMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts306 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781599900513
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books
Publication date: 01 September 2007
Description
Based on a classic Grimm's fairy tale, this is the story told by Dashti, a maid from the steppes of a medieval land, who sacrifices her freedom to accompany her mistress into exile. Imprisoned in a remote tower after Lady Saren refuses to marry th...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,302 reviews
Moods
adventurous 56%
hopeful 43%
dark 30%
inspiring 27%
reflective 27%
tense 22%
funny 19%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 14%
mysterious 11%
sad 8%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Confinement, Animal deathModerate
Emotional abuse, Animal cruelty, Child abuseMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts