14 hours, 11 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008615925
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Description
The first book in an action-packed, poignant duology inspired by Nigerian mythology Dèmi just wants to survive: to avoid the suspicion of the nonmagical Ajes who occupy her ancestral homeland of Ife; to escape the King’s brutal genocide of her peo...
Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews
Moods
tense 48%
emotional 43%
dark 31%
challenging 27%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
funny 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 23% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Violence, ColonisationModerate
Slavery, Confinement, DeathMinor
Rape, Sexual assault, Pregnancy14 hours, 11 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008615925
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Description
The first book in an action-packed, poignant duology inspired by Nigerian mythology Dèmi just wants to survive: to avoid the suspicion of the nonmagical Ajes who occupy her ancestral homeland of Ife; to escape the King’s brutal genocide of her peo...
Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews
Moods
tense 48%
emotional 43%
dark 31%
challenging 27%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
funny 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 23% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Violence, ColonisationModerate
Slavery, Confinement, DeathMinor
Rape, Sexual assault, Pregnancy