The Soul's Aspect by Mark Holloway

The Soul's Aspect

The Aspect #1

Mark Holloway

364 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

A debut coming-of-age fantasy in the tradition of The Poppy War, The Name of The Wind, Nevernight and The Shadow of What Was Lost. A healer forced to become a killer for an empire that would grind his country to dust. Kehlem, the sickly son of a w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 81%
tense 72%
emotional 54%
mysterious 54%
sad 54%
challenging 27%
reflective 27%
hopeful 18%
funny 9%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%

Pace

medium 81%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.4

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