fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

480 pages | first published 2021

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From city streets where secrets are bartered for gold to forests teeming with fabled beasts, a sweeping epic of forgotten magic and violent conquests unfolds in this richly drawn fantasy inspired by the pre-colonial empires of West Africa. IN ...
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Summary of 450 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 51%
mysterious 38%
tense 37%
emotional 26%
challenging 22%
reflective 20%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 11%
informative 6%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 36%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 32% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.79

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