Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce

358 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Sent to Carthak as part of the Tortallan peace delegation, Daine finds herself in the middle of a sticky political situation. She doesn't like the Carthaki practice of keeping slaves, but it's not her place to say anything -- she's just there to h...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 31%
lighthearted 27%
mysterious 24%
tense 21%
funny 19%
dark 16%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 13%
challenging 4%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 47%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 33% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.27

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