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The Merciless Ones (Deathless, #2)

Namina Forna
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The Merciless Ones (Deathless, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2022

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Namina Forna

The Merciless Ones (Deathless, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Otera • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2022

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

840L

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Super Short Summary

The Merciless Ones by Namina Forna follows Deka, a young woman with unique abilities, as she challenges societal norms and confronts her past. In this continuation of the The Gilded Ones series, Deka teams up with allies to combat threats and uncover hidden truths about their world.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

12,214 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Merciless Ones by Namina Forna has garnered praise for its rich world-building, empowering themes, and strong heroine. Critics appreciate the novel's intricate exploration of identity and freedom. However, some reviews note occasional pacing issues and predictability in plot twists. Overall, it is viewed as a compelling and thought-provoking sequel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Merciless Ones (Deathless, #2)?

A reader who enjoys The Merciless Ones by Namina Forna would likely appreciate strong female protagonists, rich world-building, and themes of rebellion and empowerment. Fans of Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone and Sabaa Tahir's An Ember in the Ashes series would find this book captivating.

4.2

12,214 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Otera • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2022

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

840L

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