The Cruelest Mercy by Natalie Mae

The Cruelest Mercy

The Kinder Poison #2

Natalie Mae

384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

After surviving the Crossing, Zahru has sworn off adventures. While crown prince Jet navigates the looming threat of war, she's content to simply figure out what the future holds for them. But they're dealt a devastating blow when prince Kasta ret...

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Community Reviews Summary of 315 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
tense 57%
dark 49%
mysterious 35%
emotional 34%
challenging 16%
funny 15%
hopeful 13%
reflective 8%
lighthearted 5%
sad 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 42%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.09

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