The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn by Tyler Whitesides

The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn

Kingdom of Grit #1

Tyler Whitesides

768 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

"I'm hiring you to steal the king's crown." Ardor Benn is no ordinary thief. Rakish, ambitious, and master of wildly complex heists, he styles himself a Ruse Artist Extraordinaire. When a priest hires him for the most daring ruse yet, Ardor know...

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Community Reviews Summary of 172 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 57%
tense 42%
mysterious 36%
lighthearted 30%
emotional 18%
hopeful 18%
dark 12%
challenging 6%
reflective 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 40%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 46% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.99

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