Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim

464 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

The first book in an epic fantasy series for fans of Sabaa Tahir, Hafsah Faizal and Elizabeth Lim, set in an Arabian-inspired land. Raised to protect her nation from the monsters lurking in the sands, seventeen-year-old Imani must fight to find he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 738 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 38%
mysterious 37%
tense 34%
challenging 18%
hopeful 17%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
reflective 12%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 23%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 30% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.81

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