Descendant of the Crane by Joan He

Descendant of the Crane

Joan He

432 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

"Deep world-building, magical family secrets, and intricate palace politics--Descendant of the Crane soars from page one. Its twists and treacheries kept me guessing until the very end." Rachel Hartman, New York Times bestselling author of Seraphi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,890 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
adventurous 71%
tense 51%
emotional 46%
dark 37%
challenging 19%
sad 14%
reflective 11%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 19%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 30% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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