Deeplight by Frances Hardinge

Deeplight

Frances Hardinge

439 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The gods are dead. Decades ago, they turned on one another and tore each other apart. Nobody knows why. But are they really gone forever? When 15-year-old Hark finds the still-beating heart of a terrifying deity, he risks everything to keep it ou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,169 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 73%
dark 55%
tense 37%
emotional 28%
hopeful 13%
reflective 11%
challenging 10%
inspiring 9%
sad 7%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 17%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 18% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.07

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