661 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684840284
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this first book in the Runelords series, Prince Gaborn Val Orden is visiting Sylvarresta, whose Crown Princess, Iome, he is expected to marry. Then it becomes clear that Raj Ahten, overlord of the Southern Lands, is planning to invade the North...
Community Reviews Summary of 617 reviews
Moods
tense 45%
dark 36%
mysterious 27%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
Pace
slow 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, WarModerate
Death of parent, Body shaming, DeathMinor
Child death, Rape, Sexism
661 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684840284
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this first book in the Runelords series, Prince Gaborn Val Orden is visiting Sylvarresta, whose Crown Princess, Iome, he is expected to marry. Then it becomes clear that Raj Ahten, overlord of the Southern Lands, is planning to invade the North...
Community Reviews Summary of 617 reviews
Moods
tense 45%
dark 36%
mysterious 27%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
Pace
slow 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, WarModerate
Death of parent, Body shaming, DeathMinor
Child death, Rape, Sexism