314 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441011308
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Hardcover
Publication date: 03 February 2004
Description
Deep inside a palace on the edge of the world, the orphan Nepenthe pores over books in the royal library, translating their languages and learning their secrets. Now sixteen, she knows little of the outside world — except for the documents that tr...
Community Reviews Summary of 568 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
hopeful 27%
reflective 27%
emotional 22%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 38% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbandonmentModerate
Death, War
314 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780441011308
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ace Hardcover
Publication date: 03 February 2004
Description
Deep inside a palace on the edge of the world, the orphan Nepenthe pores over books in the royal library, translating their languages and learning their secrets. Now sixteen, she knows little of the outside world — except for the documents that tr...
Community Reviews Summary of 568 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
hopeful 27%
reflective 27%
emotional 22%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 38% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbandonmentModerate
Death, War