Princess Academy by Shannon Hale

Princess Academy

Princess Academy #1

Shannon Hale

314 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

While attending a strict academy for potential princesses with the other girls from her mountain village, fourteen-year-old Miri discovers unexpected talents and connections to her homeland.

Community Reviews Summary of 8,060 reviews

Moods

adventurous 74%
lighthearted 64%
hopeful 49%
inspiring 34%
emotional 22%
funny 20%
relaxing 12%
reflective 9%
tense 9%
mysterious 7%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 27%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 27% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.97

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