The Heroines by Laura Shepperson

The Heroines

Laura Shepperson

352 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical challenging informative medium-paced

Description

In Athens, crowds flock to the Agora, where the most shocking trial of the ancient world is about to shake the city to its very foundations . . . Theseus, King of Athens and legendary hero of the Greeks, is steering his people towards a radical ne...

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Moods

dark 71%
sad 63%
emotional 54%
tense 36%
challenging 33%
adventurous 24%
reflective 24%
informative 6%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 22%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 33% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.3

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