The Unspoken Name by A.K. Larkwood

The Unspoken Name

The Serpent Gates #1

A.K. Larkwood

464 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous slow-paced

Description

A. K. Larkwood's The Unspoken Name is a stunning debut fantasy about a young priestess sentenced to die, who at the last minute escapes her fate; only to become an assassin for the wizard who saved her. What if you knew how and when you will die? ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,873 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
dark 42%
mysterious 38%
tense 30%
funny 28%
emotional 25%
hopeful 11%
challenging 8%
reflective 4%
sad 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 29%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 22% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.85

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