336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812989113
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 19 July 2022
Description
A captivating novel about two sisters fighting for survival in Dark Ages Britain that casts a thrilling spell of magic and myth The year is 500 AD. Sisters Isla and Blue live in the shadows of the Ghost City, the abandoned ruins of the once-glorio...
Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
dark 45%
emotional 45%
informative 21%
tense 21%
reflective 18%
hopeful 15%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
inspiring 8%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 43% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Violence, Animal deathModerate
Death, Gore, MisogynyMinor
Child death, Rape, Sexual violence
336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812989113
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 19 July 2022
Description
A captivating novel about two sisters fighting for survival in Dark Ages Britain that casts a thrilling spell of magic and myth The year is 500 AD. Sisters Isla and Blue live in the shadows of the Ghost City, the abandoned ruins of the once-glorio...
Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
dark 45%
emotional 45%
informative 21%
tense 21%
reflective 18%
hopeful 15%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
inspiring 8%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 43% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Violence, Animal deathModerate
Death, Gore, MisogynyMinor
Child death, Rape, Sexual violence