512 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763694432
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 13 June 2017
Description
Epic fantasy in the Tolkien tradition, with a strong girl hero who is entirely believable in her struggles. . . . I couldn't put it down -- Tamora Pierce, author of the Protector of the Small and the Circle Opens quartets Maerad is a slave in a d...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,911 reviews
Moods
dark 40%
mysterious 38%
emotional 35%
hopeful 28%
tense 26%
inspiring 14%
challenging 9%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 4%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Plot: 17% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Violence, WarModerate
Death, Physical abuse, Death of parentMinor
Animal death, Sexual assault512 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763694432
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 13 June 2017
Description
Epic fantasy in the Tolkien tradition, with a strong girl hero who is entirely believable in her struggles. . . . I couldn't put it down -- Tamora Pierce, author of the Protector of the Small and the Circle Opens quartets Maerad is a slave in a d...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,911 reviews
Moods
dark 40%
mysterious 38%
emotional 35%
hopeful 28%
tense 26%
inspiring 14%
challenging 9%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 4%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Plot: 17% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Violence, WarModerate
Death, Physical abuse, Death of parentMinor
Animal death, Sexual assault