Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith

Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

Sir Callie #1

Esme Symes-Smith

400 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ middle grade adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

Description

In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. A thrilling middle-grade series opener that explores identity and gender amid sword fi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 211 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
emotional 74%
hopeful 71%
inspiring 55%
funny 24%
challenging 21%
lighthearted 17%
tense 17%
reflective 10%
dark 5%
sad 5%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 34%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 33% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.55

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