Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith

471 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

Battle on and off the field, with sword and fan, with might and manners...It begins in a cold and shabby tower room, where young Countess Meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,638 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 38%
hopeful 34%
lighthearted 30%
funny 26%
mysterious 19%
tense 11%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 28%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Character: 16% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.14

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