The Bladed Faith by David Dalglish

The Bladed Faith

The Vagrant Gods #1

David Dalglish

512 pages • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Description

Cyrus was fourteen when his gods were slain, his country invaded, and his parents--the king and queen--beheaded in front of him. After years held prisoner in the invader's court, a mysterious group of revolutionaries breaks him free and gives him ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
adventurous 75%
tense 52%
emotional 32%
challenging 25%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 20%
sad 15%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 36%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 25% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.85

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