691 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316187749
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 23 November 2011
Description
Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles-until they are hired to pilfer a famed sword. What appears to be just a simple job fin...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,375 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
mysterious 39%
lighthearted 35%
tense 17%
dark 10%
emotional 10%
hopeful 9%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 47%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 43% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, BloodModerate
Ableism, Sexism, Sexual assaultMinor
Child death, Racism, Sexual content
691 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316187749
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 23 November 2011
Description
Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles-until they are hired to pilfer a famed sword. What appears to be just a simple job fin...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,375 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
mysterious 39%
lighthearted 35%
tense 17%
dark 10%
emotional 10%
hopeful 9%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 47%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 43% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, BloodModerate
Ableism, Sexism, Sexual assaultMinor
Child death, Racism, Sexual content