City of Swords by Mary Hoffman

City of Swords

Stravaganza #6

Mary Hoffman

368 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Desperately unhappy, Laura has resorted to secretly self-harming. But Laura is a Stravagante, somebody who can travel in time and space. When she finds her talisman, a small silver dagger, she stravagates with it to sixteenth-century Fortezza, a t...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.77

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