410 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330438292
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor
Publication date: 01 November 2007
Description
Paula accompanies her merchant father on a trading voyage to Istanbul. They are on a special mission to purchase a most rare artifact--a gift from the ancient goddess Cybele to her pagan cult. But it soon becomes clear they may be playing a danger...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,053 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
hopeful 41%
emotional 35%
lighthearted 26%
challenging 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 11%
dark 8%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Plot: 23% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Death, Sexism, BloodMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Slavery410 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330438292
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor
Publication date: 01 November 2007
Description
Paula accompanies her merchant father on a trading voyage to Istanbul. They are on a special mission to purchase a most rare artifact--a gift from the ancient goddess Cybele to her pagan cult. But it soon becomes clear they may be playing a danger...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,053 reviews
Moods
mysterious 67%
hopeful 41%
emotional 35%
lighthearted 26%
challenging 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 11%
dark 8%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Plot: 23% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Death, Sexism, BloodMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Slavery