416 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101212400
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Roc
Publication date: 01 March 1998
Description
In the first novel in New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop’s beloved Black Jewels Trilogy, a race of witches and warlocks whose power is channeled through magical jewels will meet their once and future queen… Seven hundred years ago, a Bl...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,274 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
adventurous 50%
tense 40%
sad 36%
challenging 34%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
reflective 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 32% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Rape, Gore, PedophiliaMinor
Infidelity, Cannibalism
416 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101212400
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Roc
Publication date: 01 March 1998
Description
In the first novel in New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop’s beloved Black Jewels Trilogy, a race of witches and warlocks whose power is channeled through magical jewels will meet their once and future queen… Seven hundred years ago, a Bl...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,274 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
adventurous 50%
tense 40%
sad 36%
challenging 34%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
reflective 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 32% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Rape, Gore, PedophiliaMinor
Infidelity, Cannibalism