City of Swords by Mary Hoffman

City of Swords

Stravaganza #6

Mary Hoffman

356 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Desperately unhappy, Laura has resorted to secretly self-harming. But Laura is a Stravagante, somebody who can travel in time and space. When she finds her talisman, a small silver dagger, she stravagates with it to sixteenth-century Fortezza, a t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 288 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.79

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