512 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765365682
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 03 March 2015
Description
A vividly imagined debut fantasy of court intrigue in a steampunk-inflected magical world from Katherine Addison. Unbound Worlds 100 Best Fantasy Novels of All Time The youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor has lived his entire life in exile, d...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,695 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
reflective 38%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 22%
challenging 21%
tense 17%
funny 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 10%
sad 9%
dark 8%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Child abuse, Death of parentModerate
Emotional abuse, Racism, DeathMinor
Homophobia, Miscarriage, Physical abuse
512 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765365682
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 03 March 2015
Description
A vividly imagined debut fantasy of court intrigue in a steampunk-inflected magical world from Katherine Addison. Unbound Worlds 100 Best Fantasy Novels of All Time The youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor has lived his entire life in exile, d...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,695 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
reflective 38%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 22%
challenging 21%
tense 17%
funny 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 10%
sad 9%
dark 8%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Child abuse, Death of parentModerate
Emotional abuse, Racism, DeathMinor
Homophobia, Miscarriage, Physical abuse