The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge

The Lie Tree

Frances Hardinge

377 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A teenage girl unravels lies and magic to solve her father's murder in this unforgettable and thought-provoking YA historical fantasy from award-winning novelist Frances Hardinge Faith Sunderly leads a double life. To most people, she is modest a...

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Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 71%
adventurous 63%
tense 33%
emotional 25%
reflective 14%
inspiring 12%
challenging 11%
hopeful 7%
informative 6%
sad 6%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 22%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 25% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 40% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.86

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