Ballad & Dagger by Daniel José Older

405 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Daniel José Older's music-and-magic-filled YA urban fantasy about two teens who discover each other and their powers during a political battle within a unique diaspora community."Brimming with mystery, may...

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Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 67%
emotional 50%
funny 37%
dark 33%
tense 32%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 22%
reflective 17%
informative 12%
challenging 11%
sad 10%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 20%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 18% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | N/A: 2% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.89

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