Son of the Shadows by Juliet Marillier

Son of the Shadows

Sevenwaters #2

Juliet Marillier

560 pages first pub 2000 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical romance adventurous emotional mysterious slow-paced

Description

After years of comparative peace, darkness has fallen upon Ulster. Trouble is brewing and even those in the heart of the forest are not safe. Niamh, elder daughter of Sorcha, is required to make a strategic marriage, while her sister Liadan, who h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,199 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
adventurous 82%
dark 48%
mysterious 47%
tense 33%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
inspiring 22%
reflective 22%
challenging 14%
funny 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 43%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 47% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.22

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