432 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
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Language: English
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FOR PAULA, ACCOMPANYING her merchant father on a trading voyage to Istanbul is a dream come true. They have come to this city of trade on a special mission to purchase a most rare artifact—a gift from the ancient goddess, Cybele, to her followers....
Community Reviews Summary of 921 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
hopeful 39%
emotional 28%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 17%
inspiring 17%
relaxing 10%
dark 7%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 22% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Death, Sexism, BloodMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Slavery432 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
FOR PAULA, ACCOMPANYING her merchant father on a trading voyage to Istanbul is a dream come true. They have come to this city of trade on a special mission to purchase a most rare artifact—a gift from the ancient goddess, Cybele, to her followers....
Community Reviews Summary of 921 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
hopeful 39%
emotional 28%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 17%
inspiring 17%
relaxing 10%
dark 7%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 22% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Death, Sexism, BloodMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Slavery