352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781338802313
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chicken House
Publication date: 06 December 2022
Description
This is the story of sixteen-year-old Khadija, who flees her home in a stolen hot air balloon to escape life in an arranged marriage. A deeply relevant, commercial fantasy adventure by an enthralling new talent, exploring prejudice, the deep roots...
Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews
Moods
inspiring 42%
reflective 42%
dark 28%
emotional 28%
hopeful 28%
informative 14%
tense 14%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, TransphobiaModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, War352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781338802313
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chicken House
Publication date: 06 December 2022
Description
This is the story of sixteen-year-old Khadija, who flees her home in a stolen hot air balloon to escape life in an arranged marriage. A deeply relevant, commercial fantasy adventure by an enthralling new talent, exploring prejudice, the deep roots...
Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews
Moods
inspiring 42%
reflective 42%
dark 28%
emotional 28%
hopeful 28%
informative 14%
tense 14%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, TransphobiaModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, War