416 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061561573
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 02 August 2016
Description
Award-winning author Garth Nix returns to the Old Kingdom with a thrilling prequel complete with dark magic, royalty, dangerous action, a strong heroine, and flawless world building. This epic fantasy adventure is destined to be a classic and is p...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,934 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
mysterious 32%
tense 23%
emotional 21%
sad 17%
challenging 4%
reflective 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 35% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, ViolenceModerate
Confinement, Murder, Injury/injury detailMinor
Blood, Grief, Gaslighting
416 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061561573
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 02 August 2016
Description
Award-winning author Garth Nix returns to the Old Kingdom with a thrilling prequel complete with dark magic, royalty, dangerous action, a strong heroine, and flawless world building. This epic fantasy adventure is destined to be a classic and is p...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,934 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
mysterious 32%
tense 23%
emotional 21%
sad 17%
challenging 4%
reflective 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 35% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, ViolenceModerate
Confinement, Murder, Injury/injury detailMinor
Blood, Grief, Gaslighting