Upon a Burning Throne by Ashok K. Banker

Upon a Burning Throne

Burnt Empire Saga #1

Ashok K. Banker

352 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

In a world where demigods and demons walk among mortals, the emperor of the vast Burnt Empire has died, leaving a turbulent realm without a leader. Two young princes, Adri and Shvate, are in line to rule but birthright does not guarantee  inherita...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
dark 61%
tense 46%
mysterious 38%
challenging 23%
emotional 19%
sad 9%
reflective 5%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 30%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 41% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.56

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