799 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316187701
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 14 December 2011
Description
The adventure continues as Royce and Hadrian aid the struggling kingdom of Melengar as it alone stands in defiance against the newly formed empire. War approaches and a desperate gamble behind enemy lines is their only chance at forming an allianc...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,602 reviews
Moods
funny 49%
mysterious 41%
tense 30%
dark 22%
lighthearted 22%
emotional 17%
hopeful 9%
sad 7%
challenging 6%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 32% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, ClassismModerate
Child death, Confinement, SlaveryMinor
Ableism, Animal death, Cursing
799 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316187701
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 14 December 2011
Description
The adventure continues as Royce and Hadrian aid the struggling kingdom of Melengar as it alone stands in defiance against the newly formed empire. War approaches and a desperate gamble behind enemy lines is their only chance at forming an allianc...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,602 reviews
Moods
funny 49%
mysterious 41%
tense 30%
dark 22%
lighthearted 22%
emotional 17%
hopeful 9%
sad 7%
challenging 6%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 32% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, ClassismModerate
Child death, Confinement, SlaveryMinor
Ableism, Animal death, Cursing