352 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250307477
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Publication date: 26 March 2019
Description
Elin's family has an important responsibility: caring for the fearsome water serpents that form the core of their kingdom's army. So when some of the creatures mysteriously die, Elin's mother is sentenced to death as punishment. With her last brea...
Community Reviews Summary of 637 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
reflective 43%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 30%
mysterious 30%
tense 22%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
dark 10%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 47%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 29% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Gore, Incest, ViolenceMinor
Sexism, Blood, Medical content
352 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250307477
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Publication date: 26 March 2019
Description
Elin's family has an important responsibility: caring for the fearsome water serpents that form the core of their kingdom's army. So when some of the creatures mysteriously die, Elin's mother is sentenced to death as punishment. With her last brea...
Community Reviews Summary of 637 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
reflective 43%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 30%
mysterious 30%
tense 22%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
dark 10%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 47%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 29% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Gore, Incest, ViolenceMinor
Sexism, Blood, Medical content