624 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765399083
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 April 1999
Description
The first book of the saga of The Runelords Young Prince Gaborn Val Orden of Mystarria is traveling in disguise on a journey to ask for the hand of the lovely Princess Iome of Sylvarresta. Armed with his gifts of strength and perception, Prince Ga...
Community Reviews Summary of 617 reviews
Moods
tense 45%
dark 36%
mysterious 27%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
Pace
slow 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, WarModerate
Death of parent, Body shaming, DeathMinor
Child death, Rape, Sexism
624 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765399083
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 April 1999
Description
The first book of the saga of The Runelords Young Prince Gaborn Val Orden of Mystarria is traveling in disguise on a journey to ask for the hand of the lovely Princess Iome of Sylvarresta. Armed with his gifts of strength and perception, Prince Ga...
Community Reviews Summary of 617 reviews
Moods
tense 45%
dark 36%
mysterious 27%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
Pace
slow 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, WarModerate
Death of parent, Body shaming, DeathMinor
Child death, Rape, Sexism