Shadowblack by Sebastien de Castell

344 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

It's a few months since Kellen left the Jan'Tep people. Now aged 16, Kellen is an outlaw, relying on his wits to keep him alive in the land of the Seven Sands. He misses home, he misses family and more than anything, he misses Nephenia, who he onc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,288 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 54%
mysterious 48%
lighthearted 29%
dark 17%
tense 17%
emotional 16%
hopeful 10%
challenging 7%
inspiring 5%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 44%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 21% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.06

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