The Reluctant Queen by Sarah Beth Durst

360 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

Everything has a spirit: the willow tree with leaves that kiss the pond, the stream that feeds the river, the wind that exhales fresh snow . . . And those spirits want to kill you.It’s the first lesson that every Renthian learns.Not long ago, Dale...

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Community Reviews Summary of 778 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
dark 60%
tense 46%
emotional 40%
mysterious 37%
challenging 20%
sad 20%
hopeful 13%
reflective 8%
inspiring 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 32%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 23% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.04

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