441 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316466868
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 24 October 2017
Description
A mage with coveted magic and the scion of a powerful family are magically bound together in service to the Empire in the first book of a spellbinding fantasy trilogy from David Gemmell Award-nominated author Melissa Caruso. Magic is scarce in the...
Community Reviews Summary of 990 reviews
Moods
tense 37%
mysterious 34%
emotional 22%
dark 15%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Kidnapping, Death of parentModerate
Violence, Trafficking, MurderMinor
Gun violence, Suicide, Blood
441 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316466868
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 24 October 2017
Description
A mage with coveted magic and the scion of a powerful family are magically bound together in service to the Empire in the first book of a spellbinding fantasy trilogy from David Gemmell Award-nominated author Melissa Caruso. Magic is scarce in the...
Community Reviews Summary of 990 reviews
Moods
tense 37%
mysterious 34%
emotional 22%
dark 15%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Kidnapping, Death of parentModerate
Violence, Trafficking, MurderMinor
Gun violence, Suicide, Blood