First Year by Rachel E. Carter

First Year

The Black Mage #1

Rachel E. Carter

322 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional fast-paced

Description

Magic. Romance. War. Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Falling Kingdoms, and Tamora Pierce.Before the age of seventeen, the young men and women of Jerar are given a choice —pursue a trade or enroll in a trial year in one of the realm’s three wa...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
emotional 42%
tense 32%
challenging 21%
dark 21%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 21%
funny 17%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 14%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 40%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 36% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.69

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